Practice Manager AMHP Team

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Eastbourne - UK

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 7 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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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 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.

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) qualified or able to demonstrate a willingness to undertake the training
  • 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

  • Working collectively with colleagues both internal and external.

  • A commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice

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.

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 County Hall St Annes Crescent Lewes BN7 1UE. Interviews will be taking place on 18 February 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.
Every job advert should include a unique selling point. List any specific benefits of working the team or role. For example training hybrid or flexible working making a difference to others. General benefits such as pension scheme and annual leave do not need to be listed.
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 to request a MS teams call or phone call.
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DescriptionCreate 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 sa...
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