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Approved Mental Health Professional

Advert closes on 03 Jul 2026

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Job ID:

8518

Grade 9 £47,181 - £51,356 (bar at £50,269) per annum pro rata

Permanent

Hexagon Tower, Crumpsall Vale, Manchester M9 8GQ

About The Role

Working Hours: 6 x 35 Hours Per Week, 1 x 17.5 Hours Per Week
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time & Part-Time
Working Style: Onsite - Employees carry out their job primarily from a physical workplace
Additional Payments: Essential Car User Allowance, Shift allowance is likely to apply depending on hours worked
Closing Date: 11.59pm, 3 July 2026
Interview Method: Face to Face

This Role is Subject to:

Applicants must have existing right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Qualification - Professional qualification (Social Worker, OT, Nurse, Psychologist) and Registration with relevant body (Social Work England, HCPC, NMC)

AMHP qualification and approval (or ability to achieve within agreed timeframe)

Legal right to Work: In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment.

2 References - where possible we require 3 years' history.

Essential Car Documentation- This post is a designated Essential Car User. Therefore, you must always hold a full valid driving licence and provide your own car for use at work. You will receive the Essential Car User Allowance.

DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance - this post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended in 2013). Appointable candidates will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Information provided by you or the DBS will be dealt with in a confidential manner and in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here. We have a policy on the Employment of Ex-Offenders and it is available upon request.

It’s an exciting time to join Manchester as an AMHP.

We are reshaping our service to ensure a strong, socially informed approach is at the heart of mental health decision-making, with AMHPs leading innovative work across the system. This includes our A&E AMHP/VCSFE pilot, strengthening the social care response within urgent and emergency care, alongside high-quality Section 13 Mental Health Act training and embedding Solution Focused Practice across the workforce.

We are a forward-thinking, values-driven service, committed to strengths-based, trauma-informed and relational practice, and to improving outcomes for people experiencing crisis.

These opportunities are open to Social Workers, Mental Health Nurses and Occupational Therapists who are AMHP qualified or interested in developing into the role.

If you want to be part of a service that is evolving, influencing system change and making a real difference—Manchester is the place to be.

Shaping a 24/7 AMHP Model - This is an exciting opportunity to be part of designing a more responsive, 24/7 AMHP service. These roles will support a model that spans traditional daytime and out-of-hours delivery.

We are committed to working with appointed candidates to agree working patterns that balance service need and wellbeing. This is likely to include a combination of long days, late shifts and twilight hours, with flexibility built into the role.

This role forms part of a service moving towards 24/7 delivery and is therefore likely to attract additional payments aligned to flexible and shift-based working patterns, subject to Council policy. Working location is Hexagon Tower, Blackley, Manchester (not Town Hall).

If you have any queries or would like to discuss this role, please contact Kirsten Bingham at [email protected] or by calling 07814086058

About the Candidate

We are looking for experienced, values-driven practitioners who are passionate about the role of social work within mental health and committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred AMHP practice.

You will bring strong professional curiosity, sound decision-making and the confidence to work within complex, multi-agency environments. You will recognise the importance of relational practice, co-production and trauma-informed approaches, and will be committed to upholding people’s rights, voice and dignity within the Mental Health Act framework.

As part of an evolving 24/7 AMHP service, you will be open to new ways of working and motivated by the opportunity to help shape a responsive, sustainable model that bridges daytime and out-of-hours provision.

Essential Requirements

Qualified Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, Nurse or Psychologist
Current registration with the relevant professional regulator (e.g. Social Work England, HCPC, NMC)
Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) qualification and current approval (or ability to gain approval within an agreed timeframe)
Sound knowledge and application of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and Care Act, with a strong legal literacy underpinning practice
Demonstrable experience of working with individuals with complex mental health needs, including risk assessment and management in crisis situations
Ability to work autonomously and make defensible decisions in high-pressure environments
Strong partnership working skills, including confidence in challenging appropriately and working across organisational boundaries
Commitment to anti-discriminatory, strengths-based and trauma-informed practice
Willingness to work flexibly as part of a developing 24/7 service, including evenings, twilight shifts and extended working days

Desirable

Practice Educator or experience supporting/mentoring colleagues, students or AMHP trainees
Experience of working within or alongside an AMHP rota or out-of-hours service
Knowledge of local systems and pathways across Greater Manchester (or similar complex systems)
Experience of service development, quality improvement or contributing to change programmes
Interest in embedding co-production and working alongside people with lived experience
Additional training in areas such as safeguarding, DoLS/MCA practice, or trauma-informed care
Ability to contribute to wider service development, including shaping a 24/7 AMHP model

About Us

We’re the local council for one of the UK’s most vibrant and diverse cities.

Working for Manchester isn’t just a job – it’s an opportunity to contribute to a city that leads change and transforms lives. Whether it’s strengthening communities or driving innovation in public services, you’ll play a vital role in creating opportunities and shaping a brighter future for everyone.

Our Manchester is our vision for a fairer, greener, and healthier city – a vision shaped by the people of Manchester. It guides everything we do at the Council and is brought to life through the Our Manchester behaviours:

We take time to listen and understand
We work together and trust each other
We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly
We ‘own it’ and we’re not afraid to try new things
We’re proud and passionate about Manchester

Benefits we offer

Generous holiday allowance - Enjoy up to 26 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays. Increasing to 31 days after five years of local government service. Want more leave? You can purchase up to two additional weeks during our annual leave purchase period.
A buzzing pension - You’ll be enrolled in the UK’s largest local government pension scheme, with plenty of options to top up your benefits. Includes life cover of three-times your salary as a lump sum.
Enhanced parental and carers leave - Take advantage of our enhanced family leave options, designed to provide ample time for you to bond with your new born or support your family during critical life events.
Brilliant perks - Access a range of discounts, from saving on the weekly shop to holidays and days out with MCR+. Plus discounts on phone contracts, cycle to work scheme, free flu jabs and eye tests, and more.
Learn and grow - We are dedicated to nurturing talent and providing you with the tools to thrive. Take part in a diverse set of learning opportunities, from workshops and training sessions through to apprenticeships and qualifications. All this begins with our comprehensive onboarding process.
A Good Employment Charter member - We are committed to offering secure, flexible work and embedding fairness into everything we do. We review pay annually, recognize three trade unions, and are constantly working to offer the best possible health and wellbeing support throughout all stages of your working life.
Up to 3 days volunteering leave - Give back to the community with three days pro-rate of paid volunteering leave, in addition to existing benefits.

Creating an Inclusive Team at Manchester City Council

At Manchester City Council, we’re dedicated to creating a workplace that truly reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all ages and backgrounds, particularly from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, Disabled people and young people.

Support During the Process

Interview Adjustments: Let us know if you need any adjustments to demonstrate your suitability during the interview.
Accessible Formats: Our ReciteMe tool can be accessed through the "Accessibility tools" button at the top of our careers page. This tool offers features like text-to-speech, translation into multiple languages, and adjustable text size and colour to make our site more accessible for everyone.

Guaranteed Assessment Scheme

We guarantee assessments for applicants who meet the recruiting panels minimum shortlisting requirements for the role and identify with at least one of the criteria below:

Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
Are currently in care, or have previously been in care.
If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term condition
Have you completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme or any MCC positive action programmes?

When You Join Us

We’re a Disability Confident Employer, offering:

A workplace adjustment hub which provides specialist support, advice and guidance to ensure you have the adjustments needed to thrive at work.
Disabled Staff Network, Neurodiversity Staff Network and Mental Health Staff Network that provides a safe inclusive space to share experiences and opportunities to influence council practice.
A strong commitment to ensuring all information adheres to accessibility standards and that our workplaces are accessible and disability-friendly.

For more information about the role or any adjustments, email [email protected].

What we will need from you if you're successful

In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. This is not a role we consider to be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route based on Manchester City Council policy. Candidates are therefore encouraged to consider their own right to work options without the requirement for Manchester City Council sponsorship. 

Pre-Employment Checks

If you are successful in securing a position with us, the pre-employment checks required will depend on the role you’ve applied for, see the top of the advert for details.

These checks are an important part of our commitment to ensuring the safety and security of our workforce and the community we serve.

Other relevant information

We want everyone to be able to be themselves at work and give their best. If you need additional support to undertake the duties of the role, we’ll make every effort to source any necessary aids, adaptations or equipment. If, however, any task proves to be unachievable, we will look at redesigning parts of the role.

For more information about the role, please ensure that you read the role profile attached.

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