Approved Mental Health Professional AMHP

Devon County Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) to join our daytime AMHP Service on a temporary 3-month basis. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a highly regarded service recognized as a national example of good practice.

Based at Wonford Hospital, this role combines office-based and community working, requiring the ability to travel throughout Devon to fulfil statutory duties under the Mental Health Act 1983. You will work in a supportive duty environment, triaging Mental Health Act referrals and developing your skills in s13(1) MHA considerations.

• Undertake statutory AMHP duties under the Mental Health Act 1983, including assessments and decision-making at the point of referral.
• Collaborate with multi-agency partners to ensure timely and effective responses to mental health crises.
• Provide expert knowledge and leadership within the AMHP Service, promoting best practices.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive records in compliance with statutory requirements.
• Engage with service users and stakeholders to incorporate lived experiences into improving the service.

• Hold a recognized AMHP qualification.
• Registration with the relevant professional body (Social Work England, HCPC, Nursing and Midwifery Council, or Chartered Psychology).
• Proven experience in taking MHA triage decisions and managing complex cases.
• Portfolio prepared for Devon AMHP approval (if not already approved).
• Ability to travel across Devon while on duty.
• Compliance documentation required: Enhanced DBS with Children and Adults Barred Lists and Social Work England Registration Number.

• Be part of an AMHP Service recognized for excellence and innovation.
• Work within a supportive and collaborative environment committed to professional development.
• Opportunity to make a real difference to individuals and communities across Devon.

If you are interested, please call Chris Richardson on or email me your CV -

If this role isn't right for you, but you know someone who would fit perfectly to our engaged and devoted team and you refer them, you will receive a referral bonus of £350.

The benefits of working with SCS:

• A specialist dedicated Social Work consultant offering single point of contact.
• Exceptional referral bonuses - £350 per referral placed in to work!
• An extensive & exclusive range of Social Work vacancies across the UK
• Nationwide provider Social Work staff to over 200 local authorities.
• Payroll service twice a week.
• Ltd and PAYE payment options available.
• Annual training budget of up to £250 and continued online CPD training.
• Excellent Annual Loyalty schemes / bonuses.
• DBS disclosures provided via fast-track online services free of charge.