Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Hourly Rate: £35.00 per hour
Contract Type: Locum / Contract
About the Role
We are currently seeking a dedicated and resilient Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) to join our dynamic mental health service in Sheffield. In this critical role, you will be at the forefront of providing crisis intervention and statutory mental health assessments, ensuring that the rights, dignity, and safety of vulnerable individuals are consistently upheld.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and undertake comprehensive assessments under the Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007) across the Sheffield locality.
- Provide expert statutory advice and guidance on mental health legislation to colleagues, service users, and their families.
- Work collaboratively with psychiatrists, the police, ambulance services, and other partner agencies to ensure safe and effective crisis intervention.
- Advocate for the least restrictive options, promoting recovery-focused and person-centered care.
- Complete high-quality, legally robust, and timely statutory reports and documentation.
Essential Requirements
- Professional Qualification: Degree in Social Work, Mental Health Nursing, Occupational Therapy, or Psychology.
- Registration: Active registration with your relevant professional body (Social Work England, NMC, or HCPC).
- AMHP Status: A current, valid AMHP warrant/approval and up-to-date AMHP training.
- Experience: Proven post-qualifying experience working in complex statutory mental health or crisis settings.
- Travel: A full UK driving license and access to a vehicle are highly desirable due to the travel requirements of the role.
What We Offer
- A highly competitive rate of £35.00 per hour.
- A supportive, experienced management team and peer network.
- Flexible working options to support a healthy work-life balance.
- Regular professional supervision and legal update training.
How to Apply:
If you have the expertise and the passion to support those in mental health crisis, we want to hear from you. Please submit your CV or click 'Apply Now'.
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.
Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.
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