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Hiring Now: Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) - Leicestershire
Location: LeicestershirePay: £42 per hourReferral Bonus: Earn £300 by recommending qualified candidates!Flexible Working | Dedicated Consultant | Nationwide Opportunities
Are you an experienced Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) looking for your next opportunity? Join Leicestershire's Mental Health Team, where your expertise will play a vital role in protecting and supporting individuals experiencing mental health crises.
About the Role:As an AMHP, you will be responsible for assessing individuals under the Mental Health Act (MHA) 1983, working alongside multi-agency professionals to ensure appropriate care and interventions. Your key responsibilities will include:Conducting MHA assessments and determining the least restrictive options for care.Collaborating with health professionals, police, emergency services, and legal teams.Making complex, high-pressure decisions to safeguard individuals and the wider community.Providing expert guidance to social workers and partner agencies regarding mental health legislation.Ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, legal frameworks, and best practices.
What You Need:A minimum of 3 years' experience as a qualified Social Worker.Current Social Care England registration.AMHP qualification and experience conducting MHA assessments.Strong understanding of mental health legislation, safeguarding policies, and crisis intervention.Excellent decision-making, problem-solving, and risk assessment skills.
What We Offer:Competitive Pay - £42 per hour, rewarding your expertise.Flexible Working - Achieve a better work-life balance.Dedicated Consultant - Personal support throughout your role.Nationwide Opportunities - Access to various Social Care positions.Quick & Easy Registration - Fast onboarding process.DBS & Compliance Service - Hassle-free administration.Access to CPD - Enhance your skills and career development.
Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.
