Approved Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP)

Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP)

Rate-£42.00 per hour UmbrellaHours per week-37.5 Hours Duration- 12 weeksLocation-The Caludon Centre, Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry, CV2 2TE

Coventry City Council is seeking an experienced Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) to join its dedicated Mental Health Service on an interim basis to provide essential cover for a vacant post.

This is a key frontline role supporting the AMHP Duty Desk, ensuring timely and effective responses to Mental Health Act assessment referrals. The successful candidate will work as part of a highly experienced team, contributing to the delivery of safe, responsive and person-centred mental health services.

The Role

You will be responsible for:

• Triaging Mental Health Act assessment referrals.
• Supporting and contributing to the AMHP Duty Desk during business hours.
• Undertaking Mental Health Act assessments in line with statutory requirements and best practice.
• Working collaboratively with health partners, social care colleagues, service users and families.
• Providing professional advice and guidance in relation to mental health legislation.
• Ensuring accurate recording and timely completion of case documentation.

Working Pattern

Shifts requi...