Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP)

Project overview

Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP)

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.

• 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)

Responsibilities

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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.

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experience

Children services

skills

be able to manage challenging situations

• 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.

Requirements

university

education

BA in social work

Project details

• Start: flexible
• Remote: hybrid
• Location: Rotherham, South Yorkshire, GB
• Rate: 45-45 EUR/h