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Senior Practitioner - AMHP - Ref: SS05826

Walsall Council23 open roles

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£48,738 – £51,928 a year
Where
Walsall, West Midlands, United Kingdom
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13.5% of postings close within 7 days. Measured by our own scanner across the market. Walsall Council postings stay open a median of 14 days.

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  4. 21.8%14 days
  5. 36.6%30 days
  6. 58.9%60 days
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Walsall Council median: 14 days open

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Senior Practitioner - AMHP - Ref: SS05826

Grade: G10; Salary range: £48,738 - £51,928 (plus 10% unsociable hours payment)

Our AMHP Hub currently consists of six full-time AMHPs who provide a 24-hour service through a dedicated rota, supported by community-based AMHPs working during office hours. This additional post reflects our commitment to strengthening the team and ensuring the continued delivery of high-quality services.

You will play a key role in delivering a responsive, person-centred service. At Walsall, we have adopted a full consideration approach to every referral received under Section 13 of the Mental Health Act. We are committed to ensuring that each referral is approached thoughtfully & proportionately. You will support the day-to-day running of the service, contribute to service development alongside the AMHP Lead, and provide supervision and support to a small number of AMHPs and AMHP trainees.

We are looking for a qualified AMHP who is confident in their practice and comfortable working in a person-centred, strengths-based, and solution-focused way. You will be professionally curious, passionate about promoting people's rights, and committed to taking the time needed to fully understand each person's situation before making decisions. You will have the ability to critique the information gained.

The role offers a high degree of professional autonomy. You will be responsible for managing referrals, considerations and, where appropriate, coordinating and undertaking assessments with Doctor(s). You will be expected to apply a strong working knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Mental Health Act, the Human Rights Act, associated case law, and the Mental Health Act Code of Practice.

Strong communication and listening skills are essential, as is the ability to work collaboratively with individuals, families, carers, and partner agencies.

If you are passionate about excellent AMHP practice, committed to safeguarding individual rights, and looking for an opportunity to help shape and develop an innovative and supportive service, we would welcome your application.

Along with this, you will need:

Hold a professional qualification such as Social Worker, Psychiatric Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Psychologist.

Hold the Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) qualification.

Evidence of approval with a Local Authority.

If you would like an informal discussion about this post, please contact the AMHP Lead: [email protected]

Closing Date: Thursday 26 November 2026.

View: Job Description and Employee Specification

This post is covered by the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The post holder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.

Walsall Council takes seriously the responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all the children, young people and vulnerable adults entrusted to our care and it is our expectation that all staff will share this commitment. We will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust recruitment processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce. Completion of an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is a requirement for working with children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Note: Applicants appointed to posts that require an enhanced DBS clearance must declare any periods of time that they have lived, studied or worked abroad and be prepared to provide an Overseas Criminal Records Certificate (OCRC) or a Statement of Good Conduct (SOGC) relating to anytime they were overseas.

Important note: When completing your online application form, you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement, you will not be shortlisted. Please also ensure that you complete the work history and qualifications sections of your application form. Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them. Please see our Information for Applicants leaflet for further information.

We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this job vacancy. We are not accepting agency applications or referrals at this time.

At Walsall Council, we appreciate that AI can be a useful tool for ideas or guidance. However, we encourage you to make sure your application reflects your own voice and experiences. Over-reliance on AI can make responses feel less personal, and we really want to understand what makes you unique. Your experiences, skills, and perspective are what set you apart, so please ensure your application as a whole – particularly your ‘Supporting Information’ – reflects your own voice.

About Us

Here at Walsall, we want to attract the best talent. That's why - as well as a satisfying and rewarding job - we offer a range of attractive benefits. Working arrangements in most jobs are flexible (you may work flexitime, full or part time and job sharing is usually available) and you can expect generous holiday entitlements, a first class pension scheme and plenty of opportunities for training and personal development.

We advertise vacancies because we want the best talent available. If that's you, we're waiting for your application.

Living in Walsall

Part of the Black Country, famous for its enterprising and industrial past, Walsall is reinventing itself to become a progressive modern community. The borough is centred around the major town of Walsall, but also includes five smaller and distinctive district centres (Bloxwich, Aldridge, Willenhall, Darlaston and Brownhills), together with numerous villages.

Walsall Council is committed to Safer Recruitment.

To achieve our commitment, we will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust recruitment processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce.

Social Work Matters - Children's Social Worker Recruitment

Some of our children require a special kind of support: yours. Visit our microsite to find out more about joining Walsall Council as a Children's Social Worker.

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