About the Role
and our Ideal Candidate
As part of the transformation within the London Borough of Sutton’s Adult Social Care service, we are recruiting Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) within the Mental Health Team. Reporting to the Team Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering top-quality, responsive care to individuals with mental health needs who require assessment under the Mental Health Act. The objective is to ensure that those in greatest need receive the support they require while safeguarding their rights and ensuring their safety. Your responsibilities will include:
1. Conducting assessments under the Mental Health Act to accurately identify and address individuals' needs.
2. Collaborating with individuals, their families, and other professionals to create personalised care plans that foster recovery and well-being.
As an AMHP, you advocate for the rights and preferences of the individuals under our care, ensuring their voices are heard and respected throughout the assessment and treatment process. You'll work hand in hand with service users, their families, and multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans that address mental health needs and promote recovery and well-being. Given the nature of the role, resilience and the ability to manage stress and emotional demands are essential, as you'll be working with individuals experiencing mental health crises.
If you can demonstrate empathy and maintain professionalism at all times, this role offers an opportunity to make a positive and meaningful impact on the lives of those we serve.
This role presents an excellent opportunity for experienced and qualified Approved Mental Health Professional who are confident in their ability to work with individuals autonomously.
Within your application you should demonstrate your skills, expertise and knowledge as well as:
3. Demonstrating detailed knowledge of key legislation including the Mental Health Act, the Care Act, the Mental Capacity Act, and the Human Rights Act.
4. Having a comprehensive understanding of the theoretical and legislative framework that underpins the Mental Health Code of Practice.
5. Direct experience of working with people experiencing mental health needs, including under the Care Act
6. Continued Professional Development within Mental Health Social Work
7. In possession of a valid warrant to practise as an AMHP and ensure the ongoing maintenance of this qualification
8. Professional Registration with Social Work England
9. A full driving licence and use of a vehicle
Please note: Social Workers may be required to travel outside the Borough to visit clients as part of their caseload. Further details regarding the caseload and travel expectations will be provided during the interview process.
If you are passionate about making a positive impact and possess the skills needed, we encourage you to apply. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to the well-being of our service users while furthering your professional development in a supportive environment.
For more information about the role and/or an informal conversation, view the Role Profile or contact Karen Norton-Lamb, Team Manager at .
About Us
Adult Social Care is undergoing a significant transformation to address the rising demand for our services. We're implementing wide-ranging changes to improve care for adults and create positive working environments for our staff. We have new leaders and experienced managers who bring innovative ideas to the service and are driving meaningful changes throughout your service delivery. Our goal is to deliver exceptional care that enhances outcomes for our community whilst providing an inclusive, diverse and stable environment for staff to grow their career.
Mental Health Team
Within our boroughwide specialist service, there are three social work teams - The Transition Team, The Learning Disability Team, and the Mental Health Team.
The Mental Health Team coordinates social care for individuals with complex mental health needs. Alongside delivering the AMHP service, the Mental Health Team also works closely with inpatient services promoting timely discharges for those in psychiatric admissions, coordinates community based support for individuals with social care needs related to their mental health, including S aftercare as well as meeting other statutory duties under the Care Act and providing Social Supervision to Conditionally Discharged clients.
The AMHP roles are based within our full time dedicated AMHP service working out of Wallington alongside our health colleagues completing Mental Health Act assessments on a daily basis. However, there may be times when additional responsibilities under the Care Act may be required as part of the wider mental health service.
Our Offer To You
As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.
Employees have access to a wide range of benefits to enable staff to achieve a work life balance, some of which include:
10. A generous annual leave entitlement of 26-31 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply) depending on service and grade
11. Enhanced Maternity, paternity, shared parental, adoption and dependents leave
12. Two volunteering days per year
13. Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme (dependent on the role)
14. Adjustable and agile working arrangements using Google Chromebooks
15. Learning and development portal offering a range of courses
16. Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres
17. Interest free season ticket loans
18. Local Government Pension Scheme
19. Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme
20. Zip car scheme
21. Confidential health & wellbeing and counselling support