AMHP Manager

Why Southwark?

Do you see yourself leading high‑quality mental health practice?

Can you use your experience as an Approved Mental Health Professional to lead, develop and inspire others?

Does the idea of joining a committed, values‑driven service that makes a real difference to people’s lives excite you?

If yes, we have the perfect role for you.

Join our Southwark Day‑Time AMHP Service

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated AMHP Service Manager to join our amazing team and help make a difference today.

What You'll Be Doing

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced AMHP to manage the Southwark day‑time AMHP Service and lead on related issues across the department. You will be responsible for providing a comprehensive and effective Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) service in line with current legislation, Council policy and best practice.

Key responsibilities include:

• Overall management and coordination of the day‑time AMHP service, including the AMHP rota.
• Line management and supervision of an Advanced Practitioner, two full‑time AMHPs and a Business Support Officer.
• Providing professional leadership, guidance and support on complex assessments.
• Supporting and supervising AMHPs across the borough, including coordinating and leading the AMHP forum.
• Developing and maintaining effective working relationships with key partners including the Mental Health Trust, Police and other stakeholders.

About You:

You will be an experienced and confident AMHP with strong leadership skills and a sound knowledge of relevant mental health legislation. You will thrive in a busy environment and be able to manage competing priorities effectively.

You will bring:

• Current AMHP qualification and significant post‑qualification experience.
• In‑depth knowledge of the Mental Health Act and associated legislation.
• Proven experience of supervising and managing staff.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet service demands.
• Experience of multi‑agency working and partnership development.
• A commitment to high‑quality practice, service improvement and professional development.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for an experienced and proactive mental health professional who can provide strong leadership, expert AMHP practice guidance, and effective service development. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to high-quality, person-centred practice, collaborative working, and continuous improvement.

For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification located at the bottom of the advert.

Contact Information:

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Ann Witham at ann.witham@southwark.gov.uk or Salil Meech-Mazumdar salil.meech-mazumdar@southwark.gov.uk on 0207 5252751.

Additional Information

• Professional Social Work or other relevant professional
  qualification and registration with relevant body – Social
  Work England.
  
  
• Approved Mental Health Professional.
  
  
• Hours of work, 36 hours per week Monday - Friday.
  
  
• Contract type: Permanent.
  
  

Benefits and more information:

https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/

Recruitment Timeline:

Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 13th September 2026.

Shortlisting date: Monday 14th September 2026.

Interview date: Tuesday 22nd September 2026.

The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative. We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme:

As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:

• • Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
  • Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
  • If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition

Attachments

• Job Description and Person Specification - AMHP Manager