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Approved Mental Health Practitioner

Shropshire Council
Shrewsbury
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Team Name
Redwoods Mental Health Social Work Team
DBS Required
Yes
Contract Type
Permanent
Weeks Per Year
52\.14
Hours Per Week
22\.2
Grade
Band 11 \+ 2 Increments for AMHP
Actual Salary
£23,917
Location/Work base
The Redwoods Centre, Shrewsbury
Location Address
Somerby Drive, Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury, SY3 8DS
Required Start Date
As soon as possible
Closing Date
09/07/2026
Ref No
9577

The role is for a qualified Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) to work within a dynamic and supportive team. It will include arranging and coordinating assessments under the Mental Health Act 1983, adhering to all Mental Health legislation, the MHA codes of practice and other related legislation. There will be screening MHA requests and act as a single point of access for all requests under the act.

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