Approved Mental Health Professional

Here at Cheshire West and Chester Council, we are committed to providing excellent Adult Social Care services to residents. We are one team, putting what matters to people first and are investing in a number of roles, across our service areas to grow our dynamic, solution focused team.

So, wherever you are in your life, there is something to suit you in Adult Social Care, whether that be meaningful work, feeling valued in your role, career progression, pay progression or a great work life balance, this is where you will find it. If you want to be a part of our welcoming, values driven service and are passionate about being part of a team that can make a real difference for local people, please take a look at the roles we have available.

We are looking to recruit 3 x permanent Approved Mental Health Professionals to our Mental Health Adult Social Care team. The team provides a comprehensive health and social care service to residents. Our Mental Health Team operates under the Care Act and works alongside NHS colleagues to meet the needs of our residents, managers of this service are responsible for line management and support of social care staff only.

Here at Cheshire West, we have just awarded our AMHPs with an AMHP supplement of £3000 per year as an interim arrangement until March 2025 which is paid on top of their salary on a pro-rata basis.

Are you a qualified AMHP? Are you passionate about improving outcomes for adults and seeking a working environment that balances personal wellbeing with continuous improvement? Then Cheshire West and Chester Council could be the perfect place for you.

We provide high-quality, person-centred social care for adults, but for us it’s more than that; we support people to change and enhance their lives every day through the work undertaken by our talented and dedicated teams.

Our values are important to all of us, we live and breathe them, and they shape how we work together to create positive environments where both colleagues and people who use our services can be inspired to reach their potential. If you share our values and commitment, then you’re our kind of person.

We are looking for dedicated and highly motivated team players to join us as AMHPs working in line with the Mental Health Act 2014. Our AMHPs play a critical role in supporting people by promoting the least restrictive approach to mental health recovery.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Work in a forward-thinking Council and within teams that have clear, shared values
• Work with local people to understand their care and support needs and help to identify options available to them
• Be pivotal to ensuring people are connected to the support services and community assets they need to live great lives.
• Receive great support from our proactive and knowledgeable management team
• Enhance your legal literacy and work closely with our great legal support services
• Develop and progress in your career through training and development opportunities in a variety of pathways: we meet the cost of your professional registration fee as standard.

You will have:

• Professional Social Work/OT/Mental Health Nurse/Psychologist qualification
• AMHP qualification (postgraduate certificate on master’s level)
• Experience of managing high risk, complex cases and safeguarding Adults.
• Experience of working in a mental health team understanding the legislation that underpins the role.
• Be required to undertake an enhanced DBS plus Adults Barred List (Essential)
• Understanding of services essential to meeting the needs of people with Mental Health needs.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, carers and families.
• Ability to cope positively with change and an ability to promote positive changes to make a difference.
• Awareness of importance of multi-disciplinary working and an integrated approach.
• Ability to carry out assessment and support planning in line with relevant legislation.
• Self-motivating individual with the passion to make a difference in adult social care.
• Resilient personal stress management.

Come and join us, working in an authority that has an excellent reputation, great working culture and is an inclusive and dynamic place to work. We consider our workforce to be of high value, placing wellbeing at the forefront. With our mobile flexible working policy, great annual leave offer, Working Rewards Scheme including, holiday plus, car scheme, childcare scheme etc. you can achieve a good work life balance, creating a happy workforce and helping to maintain good physical and mental health.

The benefits of working for the Council go well beyond making a difference to people’s lives, as well as working within a supportive environment with people who share your values you will have access to a huge range of benefits including discounts on:

• High street and supermarket shopping
• Gym membership
• Holidays
• Days out
• Cinemas
• Childcare vouchers
• Cash back scheme on any medical treatment that you may require via Medicash
• Car lease scheme (Brand new fully maintained and insured car for 3 years in return for a fixed monthly payment via salary sacrifice)
• Cycle Scheme (Save up to £320 on the cost of a brand-new bike and equipment)

We also offer:

• Competitive salary
• A generous holiday allowance starting at 26 days pro rata (plus bank holidays) increasing with length of service to 31 days
• An excellent career average pension scheme with employer contributions of 22.3%. (Employer contributions elsewhere are typically 3%)
• The opportunity to develop your skills and career
• Rewards and Recognition for going above and beyond such as additional annual leave and shopping vouchers
• Supportive team and culture
• Opportunity to purchase up to 10 days additional annual leave
• An Employee Assistance Programme, which offers free 24/7 confidential assistance, practical information, and emotional support.

If you have any questions please contact ASCrecruitment@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk