Rota Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP)

Job Introduction

About Us

Join Oxfordshire County Council on an exciting journey towards Delivering the Future Together, our ambitious transformation programme which is enabling us to be an employer, partner, and place shaper of choice.  We’re seeking the right people who can help us get there while embracing our value of ‘daring to do it differently’, as we continue to strive to do better.

In Adult Services, this means we're daring to do adult social care differently by supporting Oxfordshire’s residents to stay fit, healthy and independent in their communities for as long as possible through a strength’s-based approach and least restrictive options.  Working with local NHS services, care providers and community and voluntary groups, we make the most of what each of our strengths are, pulling in the same direction, and united by one shared vision.

This means we keep the people we support at the heart of all that we do. And that works. By listening to people and building on the positives in their lives, we can work collaboratively to help them live the lives they want with the right support around them. 

It is something we call the Oxfordshire Way and we can’t do it alone – our proactive, positive approach to social care gives everyone the opportunity to make a bigger difference. If we’re doing a good job, we don’t stand still – we’re ambitious and we’re always striving to do better; it’s in our DNA.

About the Role

The post holder will be required to work collaboratively across health partners and adult social care to convene and undertake Mental Health Act (MHA) Assessments on daytime basis.

 To undertake the statutory roles of an AMHP as laid out in the Mental Health Act 1983 (as amended) and Code of Practice (Mental Health Act 1983).

The post holder will ensure that there is the highest standard of service and the provision of high-quality Mental Health Act assessments as part of 24/7 service for the residents of Oxfordshire.

About you

We would expect that you are:

• Passionate about following the professional standards of SWE with a commitment to continue your professional development.
• A trained AMHP from recognised Community Psychiatric Nurse, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or Psychology background. Qualification and registration and maintenance of registration with regulatory body along with a valid warrant to practice as an AMHP, and maintenance of this, are essential for this role.

 In addition, you will be required to:

Carry out MHA assessments to the highest standards giving.

Have respect, to confidentiality, choice, dignity and privacy by applying legal and professional knowledge to achieve positive outcomes for individuals. 

 Contribute to service improvement initiatives by reporting what could work better and also implementing changes in guidance and new ways of working.

 Complete legal and other relevant reports and documentation to organisational and nationally specified standards. Data completeness is crucial.

Rewards and benefits

• Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, employer’s contribution of up to 19.9%
• Regular monthly formal and informal support and supervision
• Local and national discounts for shopping and travel
• Extensive Continuous Professional Development opportunities, career progression scheme including the opportunity to train as a Practice Educator, Best Interest Assessor or Adult Mental Health Practitioner.
• Flexible working – full or part time hours available and agile working policy
• Childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme, staff discount scheme for a range of retailers, holidays, insurance, restaurants, health & leisure activities and rail travel.

Our commitment to:
 Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.

Our commitment to:
Guaranteed Interview Schemes

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.

Our commitment to:
Safeguarding

Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.

Our commitment to:
Flexible Working

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.

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