AMHP

Approved Mental Health Professional – AMHP Service | Shropshire Council

Position: Approved Mental Health Professional
Team: AMHP Service
Contract: Agency – 3 Months+
Hours: 37 hours per week
Pay Rate: £43 per hour (Umbrella)
Location: The Redwoods Centre, Somerby Drive, Shrewsbury, SY3 8DS
 

Contact: Emily Cooper – 07745200325 | ecooper@sheldon-phillips.com

Sheldon Phillips are working with Shropshire Council to find an experienced AMHP to support their Mental Health Services based at The Redwoods Centre in Shrewsbury. This is a key role providing vital support to the AMHP duty desk, Mental Health Act assessments, and wider hospital discharge work. You'll be joining a skilled and supportive team delivering high-quality interventions to adults across the county.
 

What You Can Expect:

  • Office base at The Redwoods Centre, with opportunities for some flexibility

  • Engaged and well-structured mental health team

  • Work alongside experienced AMHPs, hospital liaison teams and MDTs

  • Opportunities to support AMHP candidates and trainees

  • 3-month+ rolling contract with potential for extension
     

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Cover and support the AMHP duty desk during business hours

  • Triaging Mental Health Act (MHA) assessment referrals

  • Undertake and support S.13 visits with other professionals

  • Provide mentoring to AMHP candidates on placement

  • Assist hospital discharge team with Mental Capacity Assessments (MCA) and S.117 aftercare planning
     

Requirements:

  • Qualified AMHP with valid approval to practice

  • Social Work qualification and Social Work England registration

  • Experience in triaging and coordinating Mental Health Act assessments

  • Strong understanding of MCA and Section 117 responsibilities

  • Ability to work flexibly and manage complex mental health cases

  • A proactive and supportive approach to multi-agency working
     

If you're an experienced AMHP looking to make a difference in a well-supported mental health team, we want to hear from you. This is a rewarding opportunity in a council that values professional input and autonomy.
 

Contact: Emily Cooper – 07745200325 | ecooper@sheldon-phillips.com