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North Yorkshire Council is looking to recruit Relief Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHPs) to join our Emergency Duty Team (EDT).

This is a fantastic opportunity to work flexibly while supporting a vital out-of-hours service, undertaking Mental Health Act assessments across North Yorkshire and the City of York.

Our Emergency Duty Team provides a county-wide out-of-hours social care service for adults and children. Relief AMHPs play a key role in responding to people experiencing mental health crises, working alongside health colleagues, police, ambulance services and other partner agencies to ensure timely and effective interventions.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake Mental Health Act assessments in accordance with statutory duties.
• Coordinate and manage complex Mental Health Act assessment processes.
• Liaise effectively with health professionals, police, ambulance services and other partners.
• Assess and manage risk in high-pressure situations.
• Make lawful, proportionate and person-centred decisions.
• Complete accurate records and statutory documentation.
• Provide professional AMHP advice and guidance out of hours.

About You

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• Current AMHP qualification and approval.
• Experience of undertaking Mental Health Act assessments.
• Sound knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and relevant legislation.
• Ability to work autonomously and make complex decisions under pressure.
• Strong communication and partnership-working skills.

Why Join Us?

• Flexible relief working to fit around other commitments.
• Opportunity to maintain and develop AMHP practice.
• Work within a supportive and experienced EDT service.
• Exposure to a wide range of complex and rewarding work.
• Make a real difference to people experiencing mental health crises. 

If you would like to arrange and informal chat prior to applying for this role please contact Suzanne Kirk on 07735 972536 or email suzanne.kirk@northyorks.gov.uk

Key Documents:

Job Description

Company: North Yorkshire Council

Salary: £42,839 - £47,181 per annum, pro rata

Location: Skipton, North Yorkshire

Sector: Health and Social Care

Sector: Health

Sector: Mental Health

Job Role: Social Worker