Approved Mental Health Professional

Job summary

Are you anApprovedMentalHealthProfessional (AMHP) looking for a rewarding career?If yes, then this is your opportunity to join us! The role is based in our frontline AMHP team and covers the West of Surrey. As a qualified AMHP, you will be responsible for undertaking statutory duties as laid out in the Mental Health Act, the Care Act and as part of the AMHP service.

Main duties of the job

In addition to undertaking assessments Frontline AMHPs will also undertake our Shift Lead role on a weekly basis where they will be responsible for screening referrals and allocating as appropriate.

About us

We will offer clear professional leadership and great opportunities to develop your career. You will be supported to contribute to the professional development of staff and students through supervision and training. The Surrey AMHP service is a supportive and collaborative service working closely with colleagues from sectors including community health, criminal justice, and acute services. Although the role is office-based, we work flexibly both at home and within community bases.

Details

• Date posted: 16 October 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £24,732 to £26,432 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Part-time
• Reference number: SCC/TP/287940/6147
• Job locations: Farnham Road Hospital, Guildford, GU2 7LX, Guildford, GU2 7LX, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

This role has a salary of £24,732 (pro rata to £49,464 FTE), working 18 hours per week. Are you an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) looking for a rewarding career? If yes, then this is your opportunity to join us! The Mental Health (MH) frontline AMHP team, within the Adult Social Care directorate at Surrey County Council, is seeking to appoint a part-time (18 hours) Approved Mental Health Professional to our West Team, based at Farnham Road Hospital, Guildford. Our Offer to You

26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (pro-rated for part time opportunities)

Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave

A generous local government salary related pension

Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year

Paternity, adoption and dependents leave

An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing

Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources

Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping

A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents

Ability to maintain personal Approved Mental Health Professional status (Warranted).

Professional Qualification in Social Work.

Post-qualifying experience that should include direct work with those who have mental health needs.

A current full driving licence and have use of a vehicle.

A working knowledge of legislation, assessments, preparation of care plans, monitoring and reviewing outcomes.

Commitment to your own professional development, including maintaining up-to-date knowledge of mental health issues

UK Registration

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).