Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) Service Manager

About the Role

Reporting to the Head of Safeguarding, you will be the statutory Lead AMHP for Lincolnshire. You will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of working practices, robust policies, procedures and processes that support the delivery of an outstanding 24/7 AMHP service, which includes responsibility for the out of hours urgent social care response. You will provide day to day leadership, management and direction to two line managers and all those working within the service.

 You will drive high aspirations and the development of a ‘gold standard’ AMHP service, taking responsibility for ensuring the best possible outcome for those using the service.

You will work closely with colleagues from other areas of the Council, sharing knowledge, promoting, and supporting the role of the AMHP and contributing to the wider objectives of the Council. You’ll also work closely with partners across the wider health and social care network, developing a whole-system response to ensure the most effective outcomes for service users, promoting the role of AMHP and acting as ambassador for the Council in local, regional and national forums.

You will be based in our dedicated AMHP hub on the Lincoln campus, utilising a hybrid working model. You will not be expected to carry a caseload but will be expected to undertake the role of AMHP to maintain your registration and when necessary to support the service. You will also participate in the out of hours on-call manager’s rota.  The role will include some out of hours working.

You will operate frameworks for Recruitment, Service Improvement and Quality Assurance, using agreed appropriate competencies, performance standards and review processes, identify areas for practice improvement and scope and implement organisational development work to promote best practice.

About You

To apply for this role, you must be a qualified AMHP, so, you must be a registered social worker, mental health nurse, LD nurse, occupational therapist, or clinical psychologists who has successfully completed accredited post qualification training as an Approved Mental Health professional.

You must have excellent knowledge of Mental Health and Social Care legislation, including safeguarding adults, and significant previous management experience.   

We are looking for an AMHP Service Manager who will be an aspirational leader who will set high expectations and deliver a ‘gold standard’ AMHP service. You will have excellent organisation, communication and change management skills and demonstrable success is developing creative ideas into tangible, measurable outcomes.  You will be motivated by person-centred values and passionate about making a difference in people's lives, helping us to achieve our vision of ‘working for a better future’.

A full Job Description, including a detailed Person Specification is attached to the advert on the LCC Jobs Page.

We will consider applications from those who have previously undertaken accredited AMHP training and are not currently acting as AMHPs but willing to undertake the necessary steps to return to practice.  

About our Offer

We recognise the importance of appropriate support in maintaining your well-being, resilience and job satisfaction.  We provide comprehensive supervision, appraisal and employee well-being opportunities. We recognise the unique challenges associated with the AMHP role and provide additional role specific support including regular AMHP forums and peer supervision sessions.

Along with a competitive salary we are offering an extensive benefits package including:

• A Contributory pension
• Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work
• Flexible working policies
• Career progression opportunities

• A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more

Further details can be found in our rewards and benefits brochure

If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role then please contact Kerry Stacey at kerry.stacey@lincolnshire.gov.uk

PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your covering letter/personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.

Applications close on: 17th November 2024 with interviews taking place on or after 26th November 2024.

A Smarter Working Employer

We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary.  Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.

Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.

Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.

All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. 

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Fluency Duty

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.