Locum AMHP (Band 6) – High Pay, Flexible Contract in Manchester!

Job information

  • Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester
  • Job type: Locum
  • Job sector: Community Psychiatric Nursing
  • Working arrangement: Field Based
  • Salary: £25 - 27 per hour
  • Published: August 28, 2025
Job reference: EL-1039
Consultant: Eric Lopes

Are you a Band 6 AMHP looking for a rewarding locum role in Manchester? We have an exciting opportunity with great pay and flexibility!

  • Job Title: Mental Health Practitioner/Social Worker – AMHP Band 6
  • Location: Manchester
  • Duration: 8 month ongoing
  • Schedule: Monday to Friday (9am to 5pm)
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • End Date: April 2026
  • Rate of Pay: £25 to £27 per hour
  • Contact: Eric Lopes – 0203 475 4175 / elopes@hg-mh.com 

What You’ll Be Doing 

Join our team as an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) and play a vital role in safeguarding and supporting individuals experiencing acute mental health crises. In this role, you will:

  • Undertake Mental Health Act assessments and coordinate statutory interventions under the Act

  • Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments to inform risk management and care planning

  • Collaborate with medical professionals, social care teams, and crisis services to ensure safe, lawful, and person-centred outcomes

  • Lead on safeguarding and capacity assessments, ensuring compliance with legal frameworks and ethical practice

  • Maintain accurate, timely documentation in line with professional and legislative standards

 

Requirements & Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A current AMHP qualification and registration with Social Work England or NMC (if dual-qualified)

  • Demonstrable experience working with adults in acute mental health settings

  • Strong knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, and safeguarding procedures

  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and decision-making skills under pressure

  • The ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

  • A commitment to delivering high-quality, rights-based care to vulnerable individuals

Working Hours & Contract Duration:

This role offers a flexible working position requires availability from Monday to Friday with flexibility where possible. The contract is for 3 months with a strong possibility of extension based on performance and service needs.

This opportunity won’t last long! Contact Eric Lopes today at 0203 475 4175 or email elopes@hg-mh.com or click below to apply now.

Why Choose Hunter Gatherer Mental Health?

Hunter Gatherer Mental Health, incorporating HG Nursing and HG Doctors, is a leading UK recruitment agency for Mental Health Professionals, specialising in locum and permanent roles across the NHS and private sector. We help RMNs, CPNs, Social Workers, Psychologists, and Talking Therapists find high-quality jobs that match their skills and career goals.

With exclusive roles and a 4.8-star Google rating, we provide a trusted, hassle-free recruitment experience. We’re also ranked among the Top 10 UK Best Small Companies to Work For.

The benefits of working with us:

✔ Fast & simple locum registration – get set up quickly
✔ A network of like-minded mental health, nursing and medical professionals
✔ Reliable, high-paying locum jobs with bi-weekly payroll
✔ Specialist recruitment consultants who understand your field
✔ Exclusive NHS & private sector job opportunities
✔ CV marketing & business development support
✔ Industry insights, networking events & discounted CPD

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