AMHP
Livewell Southwest
Plymouth, PL6 5DH
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
27 September 2026
27 days left
Job description
Fulltime (37.5 hours per week) Approved Mental Health Professionals carry out statutory assessments on behalf of the local authority under the Mental ...
In addition to contributing to an AMHP
duty rota undertaking Mental Health Act Assessments and associated duties and
responsibilities, the post holder will also undertake AMHP statutory
responsibilities in relation to: Nearest Relative issues; Community Treatment
Orders; Guardianship Orders; and also completing and presenting Mental Health
Tribunal Social Circumstances Reports.
The post holder will also undertake the
Social Supervision role for people who are subject to conditional discharge
from the MoJ.
The post holder will also contribute to
the Joint Response Unit vehicle rota and work closely with our First Response
Service and wider Livewell Services providing clinical advice, guidance, support
and undertaking joint mental health crisis assessments.
Due to the nature of the AMHP role there
is a need to work flexibly which may sometimes include working beyond normal
working hours to complete MHAAs and occasional out of area working. There will
be a requirement to work across a 24/7 shift pattern and being part of the on-call
rota.
This role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route; please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to eligibility.
Please note that Livewell may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline.
All staff are expected to be able and willing to work across a 7 day service.
Locality
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Services
The post holder is required to
discharge statutory duties under the Mental Health Act.
Job Title
Approved
Mental Health Professional (AMHP)
Pay Band
Band 7 (AfC)
Base and Service
Crownhill Court, Plymouth, Tailyour
Road, Plymouth, PL5 6DH AMHP Duty Team; also includes the Joint Response
Unit vehicle base from Crownhill Police Station.
24/7 working pattern.
+ home working (hybrid working)
Reports to (Line Manager)
A Mental
Health Service Manager
Accountable to (Professionally/Managerially)
A Mental
Health Service Manager
Dimensions and Context of Role
Approved Mental Health Professionals
carry out statutory assessments on behalf of the local authority under the
Mental Health Act. The post holder
will work within the AMHP team.
In addition to undertaking their
specific statutory responsibilities under the Mental Health Act they will
contribute to the overall work of the team (ie supporting people with complex
mental health difficulties).
The role also contributes to the
overall organisational remit of supporting people with complex mental health
difficulties (eg. Care Act Assessments, Best Interest Assessments ect.).
Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social
enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across
Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of
Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports
centres, and health hubs.
As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values,kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and
collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while
empowering staff and those we serve.
We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in
shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right
time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead
healthy, independent lives.
We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training
pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care
Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship
programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.
Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all
sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental
health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the
application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.
Qualifications
Essential
- Current professional registration with relevant professional body (occupational therapist, psychologist, nurse or social worker).
- Successful completion of AMHP training.
- Post approval training record (covering 18 hours for each 12 month approved).
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Mental Health legislation, codes of practice and other legislation.
- Knowledge of Mental Capacity Act legislation and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards processes
- Knowledge of the Care Act.
- Knowledge and experience of evidence based interventions, risk assessment and crisis work.
- Knowledge of mental illness, disorder and psychiatric medication.
- Knowledge of drug and alcohol related issues.
Desirable
- Extensive knowledge of Mental Health legislation, codes of practice and other legislation associated with the role.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of coordinating and carrying out Mental Health Act Assessments in a range of settings.
- Experience of preparing and presenting social circumstances reports to MHRTs.
- Experience of carrying out assessments under the Mental Capacity Act.
- Experience of working in a mental health service and/or setting.
- Experience of working with a range of adults experiencing mental health crisis/difficulties.
Desirable
- Experience of the Social Supervision role.
- Experience of carrying out assessments under the Care Act framework.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent assessment skills.
- An ability to communicate effectively with a range of people, in a variety of situations and settings.
- Negotiation skills particularly with reference to reaching agreements with key partners, including the patient, medical practitioners and other providers, to secure safe alternatives to hospital admission.
- Report writing and ability to record accurate, concise and legally defensible records.
- Ability to work collaboratively with other colleagues and team members, towards the goals of the team.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
25 August 2026
Last checked
27 August 2026
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