Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) – Emergency Duty Team Location: Manchester City Council (City-wide) Contract: Full Time – Out of Hours Description Manchester City Council is seeking an experienced Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) to join its Emergency Duty Service (EDS). This specialist out-of-hours team responds to urgent mental health and adult social care emergencies across the city when daytime services are closed. You will be part of a small, highly skilled team comprising 7 AMHPs, a Social Care Assessor and a Team Manager, providing a critical frontline response in complex and high-risk situations. This is a lone-working role suited to a confident and autonomous practitioner who thrives in fast-paced emergency work. Shifts operate on a 7-week rolling rota, including evenings, nights, weekends, and bank holidays. Responsibilities As an AMHP within the EDS, you will: Undertake Mental Health Act assessments in a range of settings, including community, hospitals, and places of safety. Respond to urgent adult social care and safeguarding emergencies outside standard office hours. Make independent, legally sound decisions under the Mental Health Act and Care Act. Liaise closely with police, health services, crisis teams, and other emergency professionals. Complete high-quality reports, legal documentation, and case recordings. Manage risk effectively while working autonomously during unsocial ...