Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP)

Authority: Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

Pay Rate: £45.00 per hour (Umbrella)

Contract: Full-Time Locum Assignment (37 hours/week)

Shift Pattern: 7-week rolling rota (3 x 12-hour shifts/week: Days 07:00-19:00, Lates 10:00-22:00, Nights 19:00-07:00)

Working Pattern: Hybrid model (Minimum 3 days onsite; full 12-hour shifts are onsite)

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is recruiting experienced Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHPs) to join their dedicated 24/7 Adult Mental Health Team. Offering £45.00 per hour, this role provides an excellent opportunity to deliver statutory MHA duties and out-of-hours Making Safe coverage within a collaborative 8-person team.

Statutory MHA Duties: Conduct Mental Health Act assessments in line with statutory legislation and best practice.

Crisis Intervention: Manage acute mental health crisis situations using strengths-based approaches and exploring community-based alternatives to admission.

Out-of-Hours Care: Respond to Adult Social Care referrals through the borough's Making Safe service during out-of-hours periods.

Multi-Disciplinary Liaison: Collaborate effectively with psychiatrists, emergency services, health partners, and carers.

Legislative Compliance: Maintain strict compliance with the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act, and Adult Safeguarding frameworks.

Structure: Fair 7-week rolling rota consisting of equal distribution of days, lates, nights, and weekends.

Shifts: Day Shift (07:00-19:00), Late Shift (10:00-22:00), Night Shift (19:00-07:00).

Hours: 3 x 12-hour shifts per week (plus one additional 10-hour shift every 7 weeks to fulfill 37 contractual hours).

Qualifications: Qualified Social Worker with active Social Work England registration and recognised AMHP qualification.

Experience: Proven track record conducting MHA assessments within local authority, emergency duty, or out-of-hours settings.

Core Competencies: Advanced risk assessment skills, crisis management capabilities, and strong multi-disciplinary communication.

Flexibility: Ability to work a full 24/7 shift pattern including nights, weekends, and bank holidays.

Top Hourly Rate: Earn £45.00 per hour.

Collaborative Team: Join an established 8-person team with regular supervision from an AMHP Team Manager.

Fair Rota: Equal distribution of night and weekend shifts across the service.

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