Job Description

Senior Practitioner - Day Time AMHP

Permanent

Grade 5 - 42,839 - 51,356

Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review

Working 36.5 hours per week

Birmingham City Council is seeking a committed and experienced Senior Practitioner AMHP to lead our citywide daytime Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) service. This is a pivotal role in one of the UK's largest and most diverse local authorities, offering the chance to make a real difference in the lives of residents experiencing mental health crises.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage a team of AMHPs delivering statutory duties under the Mental Health Act Management of all S.13 requests that come through to the daytime AMHP service Oversee complex assessments and ensure timely, safe interventions Provide expert supervision, guidance, and support to practitioners Collaborate with health, police, and voluntary sector partners across Birmingham Drive service development, quality assurance, and workforce planning Assisting Team manager in planning and delivery of AMHP forums Assisting Team manager in planning and delivery of pre-AMHP course

What We're Looking For:

Qualified Social Worker with current AMHP status Proven leadership experience in mental health or crisis intervention Strong understanding of safeguarding, risk management, and legal frameworks Commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally competent practice Passion for improving outcomes for vulnerable individuals and communities A creative thinker who can generate fresh ideas and challenge conventional approaches Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyse complex issues and develop effective solutions
Join a forward-thinking council that values innovation, compassion, and professional excellence. Be part of a team that's reshaping mental health support across Birmingham.

Apply now and help lead the future of crisis care in our city.

For any informal enquires please contact: Resourcing@birmingham.gov.uk

Please upload an up-to-date CV and Personal Statement via the attachments part of your application. The Personal Statement should outline how you meet the essential criteria for the role through your personal qualities, skills and experience and include your motivation for applying to the post. Note the Personal Statement should be no more than 1500 words. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV and Personal Statement attached

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.


We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.


We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered.


A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken.


Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements , before any employment offer can be confirmed.


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