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Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP)

Reed

Manchester · Posted 11 Sep 2026 · 42 applicants

£45.00 per hour, inc benefits
Temporary
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Our Client, a Greater Manchester council is seeking an Adult’s Social Worker to join their AMHP Team.

Fantastic payrate of £45 per hour!

Are you an Adult Social Worker, passionate about making a difference in your community? Do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity!

Responsibilities of this role:

  • Undertake Mental Health Act assessments and make decisions in accordance with relevant legislation, codes of practice and professional standards.
  • Coordinate and lead complex assessments involving individuals experiencing mental health crises, working collaboratively with partner agencies and professionals.
  • Provide expert advice and guidance on mental health legislation, safeguarding and risk management.
  • Complete high-quality assessments, reports and legal documentation within required timescales.
  • Participate in the AMHP rota, including responding to urgent and out-of-hours assessments where required.
  • Maintain strong partnership working with health services, police, local authorities and community organisations to ensure positive outcomes.
  • Work on a full-time, primarily office-based basis (typically 3-4 days per week in the office), whilst undertaking community-based assessments and visits as required.

Working Pattern: Full-time AMHP. Primarily office-based, with an expectation of 3-4 days per week in the office. The role also requires travel to undertake Mental Health Act assessments and related duties across the local area.

Requirements of this role:

  • Must be a Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.
  • Must have minimum of 3 years post qualifying social work experience

Benefits of working through Reed, include:

  • Dedicated Recruitment Consultant.
  • Aftercare service delivered by Candidate Care Team.
  • Free CV building and Interview support.
  • Free DBS checks.
  • Weekly payroll.
  • PAYE payroll option with additional benefits including holiday pay, healthcare, pension plus more.
  • CPD contributions.
  • Access to full UK jobs market with top tier status across many public and private sector clients.
  • Supporting the Reed Foundation which has given £9.5m to charity since 2010.

Does this role interest you? Apply today!

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