Approved Mental Health Professional - Tameside - £45

Approved Mental Health ProfessionalLocation: TamesideRate: £45

The post holder will provide a dedicated AMHP response to the population of Tameside. The role will be 36 hours to cover vacancies and mat leave there are a further 3 dedicated AMHPs for support and a backup rota of AMHP from across other Tameside teams.

The main purpose of the post is to provide an effective AMHP service and to ensure wherever possible that Mental Health Act (MHA) assessment requests are managed within the resources provided by the AMHP rota.

To support the provision and operation of the Local Authority’s MHA responsibilities as exercised through AMHPs working within Tameside. The post holder will work with the Access and Liaison Mental Health Team, Home Treatment Teams, living well and non-statutory service providers and help promote access to and development awareness of community resources, to support the relevant person and their families and prevent admissions whenever possible and desirable.

To maintain and improve professional standards of practice through specialist knowledge and supervision. To promote and incorporate principles and values of recovery and social inclusion in all aspects of the role.

To participate in undertaking all duties associated with the role of an AMHP.