Position
Senior Approved Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP) – Grade D – £45,091 – £51,356
Golden Hello payment – £1,000 + £5,000 per annum; see below for further details and conditions.
Consultation grade – subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review.
Working Hours
36.5 hours per week. Daytime service: 08:45–17:15, Monday to Thursday; 08:45–16:15 on Fridays, with occasional flexibility required.
About the Role
Join Birmingham’s AMHP Hub as a senior AMHP. Deliver statutory Mental Health Act duties citywide, mentor future practitioners, and work with partners to make timely, rights‑focused decisions for people in crisis.
Responsibilities
* Operate across the city daily, responding flexibly to service needs.
* Undertake regular out‑of‑area travel to consider requests under the Mental Health Act.
* Work collaboratively with multi‑disciplinary teams to safeguard individuals and uphold their rights.
* Make timely, rights‑focused decisions for people in crisis.
* Contribute to an active learning environment that encourages peer support among AMHPs and supports the development of future AMHP candidates.
Mentoring & Development
* Participate in practice mentoring and assessing AMHP candidates, including:
o Completing direct observations, reports, and meeting agreed deadlines.
o Helping to resolve issues that may arise during placements.
o Providing a general contribution to the AMHP course where needed.
* Engage in peer observations and supervision to actively contribute to a collaborative learning environment.
What We’re Looking For
* Essential:
o Qualified Social Worker (or other professional with AMHP status)
o Valid AMHP warrant
o Experience handling complex requests under the Mental Health Act 1983
o Ability and confidence to work autonomously
o Strong understanding of relevant legislation, including case law
* Ideal:
o Ability to drive with access to a vehicle (with business insurance)
Why Join Us?
* Make a real difference to people in crisis.
* Help strengthen and innovate the way we work.
* Be part of a service that values learning, collaboration, and excellence.
About You
This is a hybrid role based in Birmingham, and you will be required to attend the office twice a week, so you must have the correct right‑to‑work documents to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we do not support those who require sponsorship.
Onboarding Process
Please note as part of our onboarding process, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a series of background checks with Experian, including Experian Right to Work, and Digital ID verification. These are essential pre‑employment requirements.
Application Instructions
Please upload an up‑to‑date CV and Supporting Statement via the attachments part of your application. The Supporting Statement should outline how you meet the criteria for the role through your personal qualities, skills and experience and include your motivation for applying to the post. Note the Personal Statement should be no more than 1500 words. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV and Personal Statement attached.
Proof of right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.
For any informal enquiries please contact: Resourcing@birmingham.gov.uk.
EEO & Disability
Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people. We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.
Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our citizens and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You can view our Corporate Safeguarding Policy | Birmingham City Council here.
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