Trainee Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) - Adult Social Care
Devon County Council
Exeter, EX2 4QDView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£39,862 to £44,075
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
11 October 2026
7 days leftJob description
Who we are? AMHPs carry out statutory duties under the Mental Health Act 1983 which includes a broad range of tasks including section 13 consideration...
The Post Graduate Certificate Approved Mental Health Professional academic course is set at accredited masters level and will be delivered by University of Lancashire in September 2027 Mental Health Practice PGCert - AMHP Course through a mix of remote learning and practice placement. The course will be financially supported by Devon County Council, and we will offer support throughout your learning and development both from the Social Care AMHP service, the daytime AMHP service and the Workforce Development Team. We will be offering full support through your AMHP pathway and the academic course, however, there will be an expectation that once qualified you remain within the AMHP role to practise as an AMHP in Devon for a minimum of two years.
On successful completion of the programme, practitioners will be considered for approval by Devon County Council as an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP). Approval is granted by a Local Social Services Authority (LSSA), and practitioners can only undertake AMHP duties once formally approved.
For further information about the academic programme, please contact Jill Hemmington at JHemmington@lancashire.ac.uk
For all relevant information please
refer to the job description and person specification documents attached.
What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
You will need to demonstrate that you are:-
- Are a registered Social Worker, Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist, or Chartered Psychologist.
- Have completed an appropriate period of suitable mental health work experience (normally 2 years post-registration with a minimum of one year in a community setting where individual responsibility for cases has been held).
- Have spent time shadowing with the Devon County Council AMHP services to understand the role of the AMHP prior to interview.
- Completed reflective accounts within the application from time spent exploring the AMHP service and role.
- Have access to / use of a vehicle. This essential due to Devon being a rural area.
To find out more please register for our briefing session on Tuesday, 22nd September 2026 between 2:00pm 3:30pm -see Devon Jobs for the link.
- Our service is committed to your growth. All Trainee AMHPs receive regular supervision, peer support, and annual appraisal. We offer a comprehensive post-qualifying training programme and encourage innovative approaches to sharing AMHP expertise across wider teams.
- You'll be working in a supportive and inclusive environment where your contribution is valued and your development is prioritised..
- Please note: At this time, we are unable to consider overseas applications.
Did you qualify before 2012, OR have you completed 1 year of your Assessed and Support Year in Employment (ASYE)?:
Essential: - Please confirm
Qualifications
Essential
- A qualified and appropriately registered social worker, occupational therapist, first level nurse (mental health or learning disability) or
- chartered psychologist.
Do you hold a suitable professional membership?
Essential
- Please confirm you are a qualified and appropriately registered social
- worker, occupational therapist, first level nurse (mental health or learning disability) or chartered psychologist and your registration number.
Experience
Essential
- Please refer to the job description and person specification document that is attached to the advert. Use this to address how your skills and experience meet the criteria outlined for this role.
Do you have current Right to Work in the UK?:
Essential: - Please confirm you have current right to work in the UK
Can you confirm that you hold a valid UK driving licence and have access to a car or require an exception under the Equality Act 2010?:
Essential: - Please confirm
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First seen
7 September 2026
Last checked
8 September 2026
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