The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
Based at: Tickhill Road Site, Tickhill Road, Balby, Doncaster, DN4 8QN
Job details: Permanent, Full-Time, 37 hours per week, to be worked in line with a new rota / condensed hours over three days, covering a 7-day working week pattern (one weekend within a 6-week rota pattern).
Salary: Grade 10 - £48,227 - £52,414 (Pay award pending)
Closing date: 09 August 2026
Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Doncaster’s Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) team/Hub. The post holder will be a core member of the Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) Team in Doncaster. The AMHP Team provides a single route of access to all requests for assessments under the Mental Health Act 1983 in the Doncaster Borough. The remit of the AMHP Team is to provide a timely response to individuals who have been identified as in need of an assessment under the MHA 1983.
As an AMHP you will be responsible for managing referrals and requests for assessments under the Mental Health Act 1983. You will have overall responsibility for co-ordinating statutory assessments under the MHA 1983 and all other statutory duties and functions of an AMHP.
The post holder will be expected to work a range of shifts (covering 07:00 -19:30 Hours Monday - Sunday, in line with service demand) on a 3-day rota pattern. In addition, City of Doncaster Council support flexible working arrangements in order to support colleagues work life balance and wellbeing. This may include condensed hours, a range of shift options available and a blended working approach. Dependent upon shifts worked this post may attractan all-inclusive allowance.
In return for your contribution, we offer:
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Competitive leave entitlement
- Generous local government pension scheme
- Wellbeing support and staff networks
- Development and training opportunities
- Staff discounts and benefits schemes
- More information on benefits can be found in the attached benefits booklet.
Please review the job summary and profile and demonstrate in your application how you meet the required criteria.
Shortlisting will be week commencing the 10th of August 2026, interviews to take place week commencing 17th August 2026.
For further information please contact Donna Almond, Team Leeder on 03000 212584or email:
[email protected],
This post involves working with adults and children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme and can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check
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