Job Description
We are currently seeking an experienced AMHP who is motivated by crisis work, statutory practice, and multi‑agency collaboration, this is an exciting opportunity for an individual who shares our values and commitment, to join our team. You will be working within a supportive, multidisciplinary environment including Social Workers, CPNs, Psychologists, OTs, Consultants, and wider health and social care colleagues. Our teams are committed to delivering high standards of practice, strong professional leadership, and a positive, values‑driven culture.
As an AMHP, you will:
- Coordinate and undertake MHA assessments, acting as a Single Point of Access on the rota, and ensuring all statutory requirements are met. Explore alternatives to detention, working collaboratively with CRHT, primary care, housing, inpatient services and social care colleagues.
- Prepare and complete statutory reports, including Social Circumstances Reports, Tribunal and Hospital Managers’ reports.
- Contribute to the management of complex cases, including s117 aftercare, displacement of nearest relatives, legal statements for Court, and Ministry of Justice responsibilities where required.
- Promote strengths‑based, recovery‑focused, least restrictive options, always working in partnership with individuals, carers and professionals.
- Maintain high‑quality electronic and written records in line with statutory and organisational requirements.
We are seeking a skilled and committed Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) to join our well‑established and high-performing Community Mental Health Teams. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced AMHP who is motivated by crisis work, statutory practice, and multi‑agency collaboration. As an AMHP in NPT, you will play a pivotal role in the delivery of safe, lawful and person‑centred Mental Health Act (MHA) interventions.
Your daily routine will also include:
Supporting best practice development by participating in governance activity, AMHP forums, peer supervision and ongoing professional development.
Qualifications
Do you have:
- Substantial experience working within a mental health setting and confidence operating in high‑risk, fast‑moving environments.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983, the MHA Code of Practice, Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010, Social Services & Well‑being (Wales) Act 2014, MCA and DoLS.
- Ability to apply legal reasoning, prepare statutory documentation, and provide clear, defensible professional judgements.
- Strong analytical, decision‑making and communication skills, with the ability to work with complexity, competing demands and sensitive situations.
- A positive, can‑do attitude, adaptability, and a commitment to professional integrity, equality, diversity and high‑quality public service.
- Registration as a Social Worker with Social Care Wales and current AMHP approval.
Benefits and Support
We are committed to supporting you to thrive in this specialist role. You will receive:
- A structured and welcoming induction with strong managerial and peer support.
- Regular reflective supervision, peer supervision and access to bi‑monthly AMHP forums.
- A comprehensive training programme, mentoring and opportunities to develop both practice and leadership skills.
- Access to a strong multi‑agency network, excellent partnership working, and a supportive organisational culture aligned to the values of Customer Focus, Collaboration, Care, Respect and a Can‑Do attitude.
- Opportunities for involvement in service development, quality improvement, and shaping AMHP practice across the authority.
We also offer a range of attractive benefits:
- Hybrid working (in some roles) and flexible working schemes to improve your work life balance.
- Competitive employee package with a remarkable 15.3% employer pension contribution.
- Enjoy a holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years’ service (plus 8 bank holidays).
- Discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure.
- Cycle to work scheme with up to 40% off bikes and cycling equipment.
- Salary sacrifice scheme to purchase a new car through Tusker.
- Exclusive discounts at local and national retailers with the Smart Spend app through our staff wellbeing group.
DBS Requirements
This post is subject to an enhanced with both adult & child barred list DBS disclosure.
Safeguarding Commitment
Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our schools/employees are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people/vulnerable adults and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.
The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.
Welsh Language Requirements
Welsh Language skills are not required.
Additional Information
Applications may be submitted in Welsh, but applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans. In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council. Please note that applicants must meet all the essential criteria, as shown in the person specification, to qualify for a guaranteed interview. If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you. Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of redundancy or have been made redundant.
We look forward to welcoming you to Team NPT.
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