Job summary
We are seeking passionate and committed Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHPs) to join our vibrant and progressive Daytime AMHP Service within Devon, part of the Devon Partnership NHS Trust. These exciting opportunities are available across multiple areas of Devon and offer the chance to work within a nationally recognised service that values collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity.

Why this role?

• Open to registered social workers, occupational therapists, mental health nurses, or chartered psychologists who are currently approved (or eligible for approval) to practise as an AMHP.
• While AMHPs are based across various locations in the county, there is an expectation to work flexibly, and travel as needed to support service delivery across all areas.
• We offer opportunities for hybrid working, supporting a balance of home-based and office-based practice, in line with service needs and professional development.
• AMHPs receive regular supervision, peer support, and annual appraisal.
• Working in a supportive and inclusive environment where your contribution is valued and your development is prioritised.

Main duties of the job
The role of daytime AMHPs within Devon County Council has evolved significantly in response to the changing landscape of mental health services. Our AMHPs collaborate proactively with both internal and external partners including crisis teams, inpatient wards, community mental health teams, police, CAMHS, and other agencies to ensure a timely and appropriate legal response for individuals at risk of detention or restriction under the Mental Health Act. In addition to frontline duties, AMHPs hold a small caseload of social supervision patient, with the aim of supporting those individuals and their treating teams with the management of those orders.

About you
You are a registered professional with a recognised AMHP qualification (or eligible for re-approval) and a deep commitment to delivering compassionate, rights-based care. You bring:

• Strong understanding of the European Convention on Human Rights and mental health legislation
• A values-led, recovery-focused approach to practice
• A flexible, creative, and proactive attitude to multidisciplinary collaboration
• A genuine passion for improving services and outcomes for those experiencing mental health crises

About us
What Devon County Council has to offer

• We are committed to your continuous professional development, doing all we can to help you to get the most from your career. You will receive excellent support and supervision, with regular opportunities to discuss and reflect on your practice, both with your line manager and peers.
• We offer 26 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays, rising incrementally to 31 days after 5 years service.
• Recognition of NHS continuous service for contractual annual leave purposes, sick pay entitlement and Maternity/Adoption & Paternity pay entitlement (within DCC Terms & Conditions)
• Flexible working opportunities are available, these include part-time hours, flexitime, compressed working hours and homeworking (this is subject to the needs of the role please discuss at further at interview)
• Offer an opportunity to enter a generous Local Government Pension Scheme.
• As a place to live and work, Devon is hard to beat with top-performing schools, universities, vibrant cities, pretty villages and some of the most scenic coast and countryside in the UK. Living and working in Devon as a AMHP has never been more attractive.
• Please note: At this time, we are unable to consider overseas applications.

Person Specification
Do you have current Right to Work in the UK?
Essential

• Please confirm that you have current Right to Work in the UK

Qualifications
Essential

• Hold a recognised AMHP qualification
• Hold a recognised qualification in: Social Work, Occupational Therapy, First Level Nursing (mental health or learning disability) or Psychology

Do you hold a recognised AMHP Qualification?
Essential

• Please confirm that you hold a recognised AMHP Qualification along with a qualification in: Social Work, Occupational Therapy, First Level Nursing (mental health or learning disability) or Psychology.

Are you registered with the appropriate professional regulatory body?
Essential

• Please confirm your registration number with the appropriate professional regulatory body: Either - Social Work England, The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), Nursing and Midwifery Council Chartered Psychology.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).