Job Description

Job Advert: Approved Mental Health Professional - Social Care Qualified
Location: Newport
Employment Type: Temporary
Number of Positions: 1
Start Date: 6 October 2025
Duration: 6 Weeks
Hours: 16 hours per week (flexible, including outside core hours)
Salary: PAYE: 33.60 per hour | Umbrella: 44.37 per hour
Are you an experienced Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) with a passion for safeguarding vulnerable adults? NRW People is excited to offer a temporary AMHP role in Newport. Starting 6 October 2025, this 6-week position supports a one-off event/project, offering a part-time opportunity to make a significant impact on mental health care in the community.
What You'll Do:

• Undertake statutory Mental Health Act (MHA) assessments, coordinating the process and considering least restrictive options for admission.
• Chair multi-disciplinary team (MDT) assessments in hospital and community settings, bringing a social perspective to complex cases.
• Provide expert mental health advice to services like the Home Treatment Team and Liaison Psychiatry, supporting adults with mental health needs.
• Manage referrals in safeguarding cases, assessing and planning interventions while ensuring lawful use of compulsory powers.
• Work flexibly, including outside core hours (9:00 - 17:00, with potential to extend), and participate in tribunals or Community Treatment Orders (CTO) as needed.

What We're Looking For:

• A qualified Social Worker (e.g., Degree in Social Work or DipSW) with AMHP qualification, registered with the Care Council for Wales.
• Strong decision-making skills, with experience in risk assessment, safeguarding, and navigating complex mental health cases.
• Ability to work part-time (16 hours) and travel for community assessments, with excellent communication and autonomy.
• Candidates must reside within a reasonable commuting distance to Newport, South Wales.

Essential Requirements:

• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Up-to-date CV.
• DBS Summary Form (to be submitted with application).
• 5 years of references/work history.
• Signed Confidentiality Agreement (required upon offer acceptance).

Why Join Us?
This role offers a rewarding opportunity to support a unique project in adult mental health services, with competitive pay and a chance to work autonomously within a supportive MDT. Based in Newport, you'll contribute to high-quality care during a critical period.
How to Apply:
Ready to make a difference in mental health support? Submit your CV, DBS Summary Form, and 5 years of references to NRW People today! Contact us at 01443 230222 or visit for more details.Don't miss this opportunity to join a dedicated team - apply now!

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