Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP)

The Role

Do you see yourself making a real difference to the lives of people experiencing mental health crises?

Can you use your experience and professional judgement to ensure people receive the right care, at the right time, in the right setting?

If yes, we have the perfect role for you!

Our Adult Social Care Mental Health, AMHP Service is looking for passionate and dedicated Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) to join our team and help make a lasting difference today.

About the Role:

As an AMHP, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, person-centred social work to adults with mental health needs. You will:

• Undertake statutory roles and duties as an AMHP under the Mental Health Act 1983 (as amended).
• Coordinate and lead Mental Health Act assessments across a range of settings, including the community, hospitals, police stations, and Places of Safety.
• Use a strengths-based approach to complete assessments and develop outcome-focused support plans that maximise choice, independence, and wellbeing.
• Work collaboratively with individuals, families, carers, and professionals across agencies to provide a whole-systems approach to care.
• Contribute to safeguarding vulnerable adults, ensuring that practice reflects Southwark’s commitment to protection and empowerment.
• Maintain accurate and timely case records and reports in line with departmental policy.
• Keep up to date with legislation and professional best practice, including the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and associated codes of practice.

About You:

You will be a qualified and registered Social Worker with current AMHP status (or actively working towards it). You’ll bring:

• Sound knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983, Care Act 2014, and Mental Capacity Act 2005.
• Experience of working with adults with complex mental health needs.
• The ability to make informed, evidence-based decisions under pressure.
• A commitment to safeguarding, human rights, and anti-discriminatory practice.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and partnership-working skills.
• A reflective approach to practice and a passion for promoting social justice.

About the Team:

The AMHP Team sits within Southwark’s Adult Social Care MentalHealth Service, providing statutory assessments and support to adults and children under the Mental Health Act.

We are a dedicated, multidisciplinary team made up of experienced AMHPs and social workers who work closely with partners in Health, the Police, Housing, and voluntary agencies to deliver safe and effective interventions.

As a valued member of the team, you’ll benefit from:

• Specialist training and development opportunities to maintain and enhance your AMHP practice.
• Reflective supervision and peer support from experienced colleagues.
• A collaborative, learning-focused culture that values innovation and professional growth.
• The opportunity to work in a fast-paced, varied environment where no two days are the same.

For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification located at the bottom of the advert.

Contact Information:

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Jessica Rosen at jessica.rosen1@southwark.recruitmail.com

Additional Information:

This post requires a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) DBS check at Enhanced level.

Benefits and more information:

https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/

Recruitment timetable

Advert close date: 11:59pm on 10th November 2025

Shortlisting date/s: 11th November 2025

Interview date/s: 24th November 2025

The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme:

As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition

We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together programme. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.

Attachments

• AMHP JD job description (003) final.docx