Join Northumberland County Council as an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP)
Are you a passionate and experienced AMHP looking to make a real impact? At Northumberland County Council, we're committed to delivering a high-quality Adult Mental Health service and we're looking for professionals who share our vision.
As part of an innovative, learning-focused organisation, you'll benefit from excellent training, strong peer support, and a working environment that empowers you to thrive. Our dedicated AMHP team is led by a single point of contact for all daytime Mental Health Act assessments across the county, ensuring consistency and collaboration.
What makes this role unique?
* Follow patients through their full journey, from hospital admission to discharge and reintegration into the community.
* Work four days per week, including one 8AM-8PM shift.
* Carry a small, focused caseload to maintain quality and continuity of care.
* Apply your professional skills in complex ethical and legislative contexts.
What we're looking for:
* Enthusiastic, qualified AMHPs with a commitment to continuous development.
* Flexibility to work evenings and participate in an out-of-hours standby rota.
* A valid driving licence and access to your own transport.
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and help shape the future of mental health services in Northumberland, we'd love to hear from you!
The post is a permanent contract, full time at 37hrs per week. Salary: £45,091 - £49,282 (dependant on experience) including annual increments.
You will be based at County Hall, Morpeth but we offer flexible hybrid working options. We proudly operate a flexi scheme, helping you maintain a healthy work-life balance whilst making a meaningful impact.
For further information, please contact JoAnn Brennan, Senior Manager on JoAnn.Brennan@northumberland.gov.uk or Chris Hardy, Team Manager on Christopher.Hardy01@northumberland.gov.uk.
Northumberland is world-renowned as a visitor destination and an ideal location to strike a perfect work/life balance. There is no better way of enjoying the picturesque scenery and stunning coastline than on an everyday basis!
Why choose us?
We have some outstanding benefits to offer you, including:
* 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of local authority continuous service (pro rata for part-time employees).
* Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme.
* Flexi scheme - up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees).
* Free parking in majority of NCC base sites.
* Free electrical car charging at County Hall.
* Equipment provided including mobile phone and laptop.
* Local government discount schemes available to all employees with offers at local businesses along with various national brands.
* Commitment to work/life balance offering flexibility through various schemes including job sharing, flexible working, and compressed hours.
* A range of salary sacrifice schemes are available.
* Staff networks - run by staff, for staff, providing opportunities for peer networking, mutual support, staff development e.g. Apprenticeship, Armed Forces, ASD, Enable (disability), LGBT+, Menopause, Mental Wellbeing, Racial Equality.
To see all our excellent benefits and perks, please click here.
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Further information
For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes here.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.
* British Sign Language: northumberlandcc-cs.signvideo.net
* For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss: Text relay service dial 018001 01670 623930
Although we advertise on North East Jobs, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications.
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