Approved Mental Health Professional – AMHP

Job Title: Approved Mental Health Professional – AMHP
Service Area: Adult Social Care – Mental HealthLocation: Newport
Pay Rate: £44.37 per hour
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday (9am–5pm, with flexibility beyond core hours)

Job Description:

Liquid Personnel is seeking a qualified and experienced Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) to join our client’s dedicated Mental Health team. This is a unique and autonomous position carrying statutory responsibilities under the Mental Health Act 1983, including the authority to make decisions that may result in deprivation of liberty under Article 5 of the Human Rights Act.

As an AMHP, you will act independently on behalf of the Local Authority, bringing a vital social perspective to complex mental health assessments. You’ll work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams to safeguard individuals, promote autonomy, and ensure that the least restrictive op...