37.5 hours per week.

The post holder will be employed within the AMHP service with a view to undertaking their Approved Mental Health Act Training and eventually being employed as an Approved Mental Health Professional (at Band 7) AMHP Training will be likely to take place during 2026 but this is yet to be confirmed.

The AMHP Service provides the mental health input to Plymouths Joint Response Unit (JRU) vehicle this involves working alongside our Police colleagues during the evenings and providing acute assessment and care and support to people experiencing mental health crisis in the community (responding in a marked response vehicle). You will participate in the JRU rota and contribute to this innovative service.

You also contribute to the overall organisational remit of supporting people with complex mental health difficulties within other teams and services within the MHLDN Services. In doing so, the role holder will be provided with the experiences required to enable them to be eligible for application for AMHP Training.

There will be a requirement to work across a 24/7 shift pattern this will include taking part in an on call rota (once qualified as an AMHP) as well as a 24/7 shift pattern.

There is an expectation that the post holder will complete their AMHP Training. If they are unsuccessful in this, or later decide they do not wish to undertake it, they will be redeployed to another B6 role within the organisation.

Main duties of the job

You will support the service in undertaking its responsibilities under the MH Act 1983. The primary role of the Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) Service is to carry out statutory assessments on behalf of the Local Authority under the MH Act 1983.

There will be an expectation that you will complete your AMHP Training.

In addition to contributing supporting the daily functions of the AMHP Service, you will also undertake Social Circumstance report and attend risk management meetings. You will also undertake the Social Supervision role for persons who are subject to conditional discharge from the Ministry of Justice.

You also contribute to the Joint Response Unit vehicle rota and work closely with our partner mental health services providing clinical advice, guidance and support and undertaking joint mental health crisis assessments.

Flexibility is essential as you may be required to work beyond normal working hours and occasional out of area working. There will be a requirement to work across a 24/7 shift pattern.

The post holder may be required to work within a variety of teams across the service to support wider operational need.

This role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.

Please note that we may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline if a high number of applications are submitted.

All staff are expected to be able and willing to work across a 7 day service.

About us

Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, and health hubs.

As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values,kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while empowering staff and those we serve.

We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead healthy, independent lives.

We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.

Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will support the service in undertaking its responsibilities under the Mental Health Act 1983. The primary role of the Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) Service is to carry out statutory assessments on behalf of the Local Authority under the Mental Health Act 1983. The post holder will be employed within the AMHP service with a view to undertaking their Approved Mental Health Act Training and eventually being employed as an Approved Mental Health Professional (at Band 7) AMHP Training will be likely to take place during 2026 but this is yet to be confirmed.

The AMHP Service provides the mental health input to Plymouths Joint Response Unit (JRU) vehicle this involves working alongside our Police colleagues during the evenings and providing acute assessment and care and support to people experiencing mental health crisis in the community (responding in a marked response vehicle). The postholder will participate in the JRU rota and contribute to this innovative service.

The post holder will also contribute to the overall organisational remit of supporting people with complex mental health difficulties within other teams and services within Mental Health, Learning Disability, Neurodiversity (MHLDN) and Wellbeing Services. In doing so, the role holder will be provided with the experiences required to enable them to be eligible for application for AMHP Training (which is carried out at Masters Level).

There will be a requirement to work across a 24/7 shift pattern this will include taking part in an on call rota (once qualified as an AMHP) as well as a 24/7 shift pattern.

There is an expecation that the post holder will complete their AMHP Training. If they are unsucessful in this, or later decide they do not wish to undertake it, they will be redeployed to another B6 role within the organisation.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of Mental Health legislation, codes of practice and other legislation.
• Knowledge of Mental Capacity Act legislation and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards processes
• Knowledge of the Care Act.
• Knowledge and experience of evidence based interventions, risk assessment and crisis work.
• Knowledge of mental illness, disorder and psychiatric medication.
• Knowledge of drug and alcohol related issues.
• Knowledge of personality disorder.

Desirable

• Extensive knowledge of Mental Health legislation, codes of practice and other legislation associated with the role.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of coordinating and carrying out Mental Health Act Assessments in a range of settings.
• Experience of preparing and presenting social circumstances reports to MHRTs.
• Experience of working in a mental health service and/or setting.
• Experience of working with a range of adults experiencing mental health crisis/difficulties.

Desirable

• Experience of the Social Supervision role.
• Experience of carrying out assessments under the Care Act framework.

Qualifications

Essential

• Current professional registration with relevant professional body (occupational therapist, psychologist, nurse or social worker).
• Evidence of continual professional development

Desirable

• Previous Social Supervision experience.
• Previous Social Circumstance report writing experience.

Skills

Essential

• Excellent assessment skills.
• An ability to communicate effectively with a range of people, in a variety of situations and settings.
• Negotiation skills particularly with reference to reaching agreements with key partners, including the patient, medical practitioners and other providers, to secure safe alternatives to hospital admission.
• Report writing an ability to record accurate, concise and legally defensible records.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other colleagues and team members, towards the goals of the team.

Employer details

Employer name

Livewell Southwest

Address

Crownhill Court

Tailyour Road

Plymouth

Devon

PL6 5DH

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