Liquid Personnel is recruiting Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) for its client's Mental Health Team / AMHP Service in Herefordshire. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a small, friendly, and highly collaborative team that values professional autonomy, reflective practice, and strong peer support. The service plays a vital role in safeguarding vulnerable individuals within the community, supporting practitioners to make legally sound and ethically grounded decisions in complex and high-risk situations. You will be part of a values-driven team that promotes wellbeing, shared learning, and a positive working environment, where no practitioner carries difficult decisions alone. What will your responsibilities be? Undertaking Mental Health Act (MHA) assessments and fulfilling duties as an Approved Mental Health Professional. Making complex, high-risk decisions in line with legal frameworks, ensuring the protection of service users’ rights and wellbeing. Applying strong knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Care Act, and safeguarding legislation in practice. Triaging referrals and managing urgent and complex mental health cases effectively. Preparing and completing high-quality AMHP reports and associated legal documentation. Working collaboratively with Mental Health Teams, medical professionals, and partner agencies. Promoting and upholding the human rights of individuals in all decision-making processes. Participating in reflective practice, supervision, and team learning activities. Supporting a culture of peer support, shared responsibility, and professional integrity. Ensuring safe lone working practices in line with service procedures. Qualifications & Experience: To be successful in this role you must have, • Professional Qualification: Qualified Social Worker (CQSW, DipSW, BA, BSc, MA in Social Work or equivalent). • Registration: Must be registered with Social Work England. • AMHP Status: Must hold an Approved Mental Health Professional qualification. • Experience: Minimum 1 year post-qualification experience as an AMHP. Experience assessing a range of client groups within mental health services. Experience undertaking Mental Health Act assessments and managing complex risk. • Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Care Act, and safeguarding frameworks. Strong understanding of human rights and their application in mental health practice. • Skills: Excellent decision-making and analytical skills in complex situations. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively within a team. High standard of report writing and legal documentation. Ability to manage pressure and respond effectively in high-risk situations. Why Liquid Personnel? Free DBS and compliance service Twice weekly payroll and ‘Faster Pay’ service, getting you paid more quickly Access to exclusive roles that aren’t available from other agencies Free access to Liquid’s exclusive social work training and CPD portal Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK “Refer a Friend” bonus – get £500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place* “Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us * Liquid Personnel is an equal opportunities employer. Liquid Personnel Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. * Terms and conditions apply to our bonus schemes. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement. We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List. BH - 199745 GH - 35177