Job Description

We are excited to be hiring an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) to join our fantastic Mid Mental Health Social Care Team based at Pippbrook House in Dorking, supporting residents across the local boroughs of Elmbridge, Epsom & Ewell and Mole Valley.

This role is open to hybrid working and, as a team, we split our time between collaborating with colleagues in the office, working within the communities we serve and working from home.

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)
• A generous local government salary related pension
• AMHP allowance
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• Learning and development opportunities
• Access to a wide range of training and professional development
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• A supportive and experienced management team
• A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents

About the Team

Our Mid Mental Health Social Care Team is an experienced, supportive and forward-thinking team committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred services to adults experiencing mental health difficulties. We work closely with health colleagues, partner agencies, families and carers to promote recovery, independence and wellbeing.

The team is committed to strengths-based practice and works with individuals whose circumstances are often complex and require skilled, legally literate and relationship-based interventions. Staff benefit from strong management oversight, regular supervision, peer support and opportunities for continued professional development.

About the Role

As an Approved Mental Health Professional, you will play a key role in ensuring Surrey County Council fulfils its statutory duties under the Mental Health Act 1983. You will undertake Mental Health Act assessments and contribute to the effective operation of the AMHP service.

Alongside your AMHP responsibilities, you will manage a caseload undertaking Care Act assessments, safeguarding enquiries, Mental Capacity Act work and Section 117 aftercare reviews. You will work collaboratively with health services, police, ambulance services, hospitals, housing providers and community organisations to achieve positive outcomes for residents. The role requires confident decision-making, strong analytical skills and the ability to work effectively within complex multi-agency environments.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced practitioner who is passionate about upholding the rights of people experiencing mental illness, while delivering high-quality social care practice.

Your Application

In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills experience and align with our behaviours:

To be considered for shortlisting, your application should clearly evidence:

• A recognised Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England.
• Current approval as an Approved Mental Health Professional.
• Significant post-qualifying experience within adult mental health services.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983, Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005
• Experience of undertaking complex assessments and working within multi-agency environments.
• Ability to make defensible decisions in high-risk and complex situations.
• Strong assessment, analytical, recording and report-writing skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Commitment to strengths-based practice, recovery-focused approaches and promoting the rights of people who use services.

The role requires participation in the AMHP rota.

Surrey has both urban and rural areas and locality based social care workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK and access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area.

Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job.

To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 2 questions:

1. Tell us about a time when you had to balance an individual's wishes with concerns about risk, safety or professional opinion. How did you approach the situation and what did you learn about yourself as a practitioner?
2. Tell us about an occasion when you positively influenced the practice, wellbeing or development of a colleague or team. What did you do and what impact did it have?

An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role.

Local Government Reorganisation

Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation and will move to new authorities in April 2027. This role is currently employed by Surrey County Council and will remain so until then. If you are employed by Surrey County Council on 1 April 2027, your employment will transfer under TUPE arrangements to one of the new councils, with your current terms and conditions protected. The provisional allocation for this post is East Surrey Council, subject to final confirmation through the wider transition process later this year. Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council.

Our Commitment

We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview.

Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.