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The City of Doncaster Council is a confident, ambitious organisation which puts improving the life of its residents at the centre of everything we do. You have a opportunity to be part of this in the role of Approved Mental Health Professional - AMHP Hub.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Doncaster’s Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) team / Hub.  The post holder will be a core member of the Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) Team in Doncaster.  The AMHP Team provides a single route of access to all requests for assessments under the Mental Health Act 1983 in the Doncaster Borough.  The remit of the AMHP Team is to provide a timely response to individuals who have been identified as in need of an assessment under the MHA 1983. 

As an AMHP you will be responsible for managing referrals and requests for assessments under the Mental Health Act 1983.  You will have overall responsibility for co-ordinating statutory assessments under the MHA 1983 and all other statutory duties and functions of an AMHP.

The post holder will be expected to work a range of shifts (covering 07:00 -19:30 Hours Monday - Sunday, in line with service demand) on a 3 day rota pattern. In addition, City of Doncaster Council support flexible working arrangements in order to support colleagues work life balance and wellbeing. This may include condensed hours, a range of shift options available and a blended working approach. Dependent upon shifts worked this post may attract an all-inclusive allowance.

In return for your hard work and dedication, we can offer you the chance to be part of a great team dedicated to ensuring that all people in Doncaster thrive. You will also have access to a variety of attractive employee benefits including competitive leave entitlement, a generous local government pension scheme, a wide range of well-being support and development opportunities. You will also have access to a range of staff discount and benefits schemes. More information on the benefits available to you as a City of Doncaster Council employee can be found in the attached benefits book.  

Please ensure you view the job summary and job profile as you will need to demonstrate in your application form how you meet the required criteria.

If you require support with completing the application or with interview skills in general, please contact the Advance team via email advanceemploymenthub@doncaster.gov.uk or visit their website  www.advancedoncaster.co.uk for further details.  

For further information please contact Donna Almond, Team Leader on 03000 212584 or Richard Tucker, Deputy Team Leader on 07799478917 or email: richard.tucker@doncaster.gov.uk

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.