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Approved Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP) – Day‑time, 3‑month contract
Reed · Leicester
Job description
About the role
Our client, Leicester City Council, is looking for a day‑time Approved Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP) to join the Core AMHP Team on a three‑month initial contract. The role is full‑time (37 hours per week) with hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
Key responsibilities
- Participate in the duty AMHP rota and act as the first point of contact for referral enquiries.
- Assess Mental Health Act (MHA) requests and arrange assessments in a variety of settings.
- Carry out MHA assessments, produce associated reports and complete required paperwork.
- Prepare and, where needed, present tribunal reports.
Required profile
- Qualified Social Worker, fully registered with Social Work England.
- Qualified AMHP with a minimum of one year experience in the role.
- Valid driver’s licence and ability to travel between sites.
- Flexibility to work either 08:30‑17:00 or 12:00‑20:00 shifts as required.
Required skills
What we offer
- Hourly rate of £40 (umbrella contract).
- £250 joining bonus for new starters.
- Potential re‑warranting for suitable candidates.
- Hybrid working with one mandatory onsite day per week.
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