Job summary
Create the difference! Make the change! Bring your expertise to Mental Health and Social Care.
East Sussex County Councils AMHP hub is fundamental in supporting people who are experiencing an acute mental health crisis. We work closely with Sussex Partnership Foundation Trust to provide safe practice to undertake Mental Health Act assessments.
The day service is a small AMHP hub that currently works Monday Friday to provide all areas of practice under the Mental Health Act.Within the service we have a Practice Manager, 5 AMHPs and 3 Resource Officers who will support the AMHPs.
We have made several developments to our service over the last 2 years, and we need someone with drive and experience to take the service to the next stage that will see the implementation of the new Mental Health Act as well as support our current redesign.
Main duties of the job
We need a person that embraces not only working closely with all AMHPs but able to have a strategic ability to support working with all stakeholders with our continual improvements.
You will also be responsible for hiring new staff and building a team that can achieve consistent high levels of service. While you are developing your team, we will help you to progress your own professional development through excellent training, mentoring and support from committed senior leaders.
We are looking for candidates who have:
- Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP)
- Experience of supervising Adult Social Care professionals or the potential to do so, for example development work in a health or social care setting
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Experience working collectively with colleagues, both internal and external.
A commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice
Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.
To apply for this role, please follow the Apply Now button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. We will be using your Supporting Statement to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests.
About us
For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply pageand our statement on the use of AI.Interviews will take place in person at St Mary's House, 52 St Leonards Road, Eastbourne, BN21 3UU. Interviews will be taking place on 14 April 2026. If you are unavailable on these dates let us know and we may be able to schedule an alternative date to interview you.Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status pagefor details.
We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.Vocational Training through Apprenticeships is now available to our staff, ranging from entry level to degree level qualifications. You can talk to the hiring manager and the apprenticeship team about what qualifications would be relevant to you and this job role, and if it is possible to support you in apprenticeship training.
For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Bev Hull, Head of Mental Health Service bev.hull@eastsussex.gov.uk to request a MS teams call or phone call.Choose East Sussex!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Title: Practice Manager, AMHP Service
Department: Adult Social Care and Health
Grade: Local Managerial Grade 2
Responsible to: Operations Manager (Adults)
Responsible for: Line management of AMHP team
Purpose
of Role:
The
Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) Service is a county-wide service.
The
AMHP Manager will provide strategic leadership and operational management to
all Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHP) within ESCC. They will lead
with all daily management requirements, ensuring the service meets the national
AMHP standards and adheres to current legislation, including the Care Act 2014,
Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Human Rights Act 1998.
Providing
guidance to all colleagues offering them oversight to the statutory function of
the AMHP and duties.
The
AMHP Manager is required to oversee the daily AMHP hub service and bespoke
AMHPs while undertaking the AMHP role, offering consultation on all aspects of
the AMHP function and Mental Health Act to support a safe and legal service and
providing expert and legal advice to AMHPs and other Partners when required.
Key tasks
1. Contribution
to the AMHP rota.
2. Provide
professional supervision to AMHPs.
3. Ability
to make decisive decisions to support the safety of others and service
delivery.
4. Proficiency
in analysing data to support the growth and development of the service.
5. Lead
in recruitment for AMHPs within the AMHP Service.
6. Undertake
appraisals Golden thread conversations to support the career growth of the
AMHPs.
7. Management
of the AMHP register and lead in sufficiency planning for AMHPs.
8. Audit
AMHP reports to ensure quality and governance around AMHP standards.
9. Approve
expense claims.
10. Ensure
there is a robust working alone safety system in place.
11. Lead
with complaints under the ESCC complaints procedures.
12. Attendance
at all relevant panels e.g. AMHP warranting.
13. Assist
as required in implementing the Departments Emergency Plan in an event of a
major incident.
Recognising
that ESCC is a large organisation with a number of over-arching priorities
extending to all areas of our work, you should be aware of these Council
priorities and align strategic decisions with them, proactively seeking
appropriate opportunities in your work/service area, and that of others, to
contribute, in consultation with your line manager; in particular, but not
limited to:
Net zero emissions targets reduce the
environmental impact of your work, and that of the services you are responsible
for.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion proactively
contributing to an inclusive and supportive working environment.
Making the best of our resources - always being
aware of what you can do to maximise the use of public monies in the services
we both commission and provide, and proactively identifying areas to improve
value for money wherever possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Title: Practice Manager, AMHP Service
Department: Adult Social Care and Health
Grade: Local Managerial Grade 2
Responsible to: Operations Manager (Adults)
Responsible for: Line management of AMHP team
Purpose
of Role:
The
Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) Service is a county-wide service.
The
AMHP Manager will provide strategic leadership and operational management to
all Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHP) within ESCC. They will lead
with all daily management requirements, ensuring the service meets the national
AMHP standards and adheres to current legislation, including the Care Act 2014,
Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Human Rights Act 1998.
Providing
guidance to all colleagues offering them oversight to the statutory function of
the AMHP and duties.
The
AMHP Manager is required to oversee the daily AMHP hub service and bespoke
AMHPs while undertaking the AMHP role, offering consultation on all aspects of
the AMHP function and Mental Health Act to support a safe and legal service and
providing expert and legal advice to AMHPs and other Partners when required.
Key tasks
1. Contribution
to the AMHP rota.
2. Provide
professional supervision to AMHPs.
3. Ability
to make decisive decisions to support the safety of others and service
delivery.
4. Proficiency
in analysing data to support the growth and development of the service.
5. Lead
in recruitment for AMHPs within the AMHP Service.
6. Undertake
appraisals Golden thread conversations to support the career growth of the
AMHPs.
7. Management
of the AMHP register and lead in sufficiency planning for AMHPs.
8. Audit
AMHP reports to ensure quality and governance around AMHP standards.
9. Approve
expense claims.
10. Ensure
there is a robust working alone safety system in place.
11. Lead
with complaints under the ESCC complaints procedures.
12. Attendance
at all relevant panels e.g. AMHP warranting.
13. Assist
as required in implementing the Departments Emergency Plan in an event of a
major incident.
Recognising
that ESCC is a large organisation with a number of over-arching priorities
extending to all areas of our work, you should be aware of these Council
priorities and align strategic decisions with them, proactively seeking
appropriate opportunities in your work/service area, and that of others, to
contribute, in consultation with your line manager; in particular, but not
limited to:
Net zero emissions targets reduce the
environmental impact of your work, and that of the services you are responsible
for.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion proactively
contributing to an inclusive and supportive working environment.
Making the best of our resources - always being
aware of what you can do to maximise the use of public monies in the services
we both commission and provide, and proactively identifying areas to improve
value for money wherever possible.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Essential education and qualifications
- 1.Professional health or social care qualification
- 2.Registration with professional body
- 3.Qualified AMHP
Experience
Essential
- Essential key skills, abilities, knowledge, experience, values and behaviours
- 4.Verbal and written communication skills including negotiation and influencing skills.
- 5.Working collectively with colleagues, both internal and external.
- 6.Practical problem-solving skills.
- 7.Leadership and motivation.
- 8.Budget management.
- 9.Performance management.
- 10.Expert knowledge of health and social care legislation.
- 11.Experience of safeguarding Adults at Risk procedures.
- 12.Experience of supervising Adult Social Care professionals or the potential to do so.
- 13.A commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice.
- 14.Self-motivated approach to work.
- 15.Ability to work well in a team and facilitate change as required
- 16.Ability to make decisions when dealing with often constant and conflicting demands.
- 17.Ability to meet the travelling requirements of the post.
Desirable
- Desirable key skills, abilities, knowledge, experience, values and behaviours
- 18.Management qualification
- 19.Identify local need and monitor the quality of local service provision
- 20.Translate local and national policy into practice.
- 21.Implement new service initiatives.
- 22.Service planning and development
- 23.Chair meetings.
- 24.Coaching qualification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Essential education and qualifications
- 1.Professional health or social care qualification
- 2.Registration with professional body
- 3.Qualified AMHP
Experience
Essential
- Essential key skills, abilities, knowledge, experience, values and behaviours
- 4.Verbal and written communication skills including negotiation and influencing skills.
- 5.Working collectively with colleagues, both internal and external.
- 6.Practical problem-solving skills.
- 7.Leadership and motivation.
- 8.Budget management.
- 9.Performance management.
- 10.Expert knowledge of health and social care legislation.
- 11.Experience of safeguarding Adults at Risk procedures.
- 12.Experience of supervising Adult Social Care professionals or the potential to do so.
- 13.A commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice.
- 14.Self-motivated approach to work.
- 15.Ability to work well in a team and facilitate change as required
- 16.Ability to make decisions when dealing with often constant and conflicting demands.
- 17.Ability to meet the travelling requirements of the post.
Desirable
- Desirable key skills, abilities, knowledge, experience, values and behaviours
- 18.Management qualification
- 19.Identify local need and monitor the quality of local service provision
- 20.Translate local and national policy into practice.
- 21.Implement new service initiatives.
- 22.Service planning and development
- 23.Chair meetings.
- 24.Coaching qualification
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
