<div><h3>Job Title</h3><p>Approved Mental Health Professional</p><h3>Specialism</h3><p>Social Care / Mental Health</p><h3>Location</h3><p>Newport (UK)</p><h3>Salary</h3><p>£53.43 hourly</p><h3>Type</h3><p>Ongoing (Full Time/Part Time)</p><p>Approved Mental Health Professional – Office Hours and Out of Hours within Social Care in Newport (UK), earning £53.43 hourly. This is an ongoing and exciting opportunity for an experienced Approved Mental Health Professional to join the vibrant social care environment of Newport. With flexible full time and part time options, you have the chance to balance work with personalised career development and life commitments.</p><h3>Benefits</h3><ul><li><b>Full Time/Part Time:</b> Enjoy the freedom to choose the working hours that best fit your lifestyle, whether you prefer full-time continuity or part-time flexibility.</li><li><b>Competitive Pay:</b> With an attractive hourly rate, you can ensure fair compensation for your expertise and dedication.</li><li><b>Diverse Work Environment:</b> Engage daily with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals to broaden your skills and experience.</li><li><b>Ongoing Training:</b> Access to training to keep your skills and knowledge sharp, ensuring youre always at the cutting edge of mental health practice.</li><li><b>Career Enhancement:</b> Develop your career in social care with opportunities to expand your professional network and gain valuable on-the-job experience.</li></ul><h3>Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Undertake and coordinate Mental Health Act assessments in line with MHA 1983 (as amended), making legally defensible decisions regarding detention.</li><li>Participate in a 24/7 on-call rota, providing emergency assessments and crisis responses outside of normal office hours.</li><li>Work collaboratively with doctors, police, ambulance services, and Community Mental Health Teams to manage risk and ensure safe outcomes.</li><li>Lead the coordination of multi-disciplinary assessments, ensuring statutory compliance and timely intervention.</li><li>Complete statutory documentation, including applications for detention, Community Treatment Orders, and Section 117 aftercare.</li></ul><h3>Qualifications and Requirements</h3><ul><li>Degree in Social Work, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, or a related profession.</li><li>Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) qualification (PGCert or equivalent).</li><li>Current registration with Social Work England (or relevant professional body).</li><li>Approval by a Local Authority to practise as an AMHP (or be willing to obtain approval).</li></ul><h3>Strong Knowledge Of</h3><ul><li>Mental Health Act 1983 (as amended).</li><li>Care Act 2014.</li><li>Mental Capacity Act 2005.</li><li>Human Rights Act and safeguarding frameworks.</li></ul></div>