https://jobs.co.uk/job/approved-mental-health-professional-remedy-social-work--52dc86c3-93de-4e59-9a33-fe380ce067c0 RSS feed for Approved Mental Health Professional at Remedy Social Work. en-gb Wed, 01 Jul 2026 21:04:58 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/approved-mental-health-professional-remedy-social-work--52dc86c3-93de-4e59-9a33-fe380ce067c0 https://jobs.co.uk/job/approved-mental-health-professional-remedy-social-work--52dc86c3-93de-4e59-9a33-fe380ce067c0 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: Coventry | Salary: £42/hour | Type: Temporary | Our client Coventry City Council is looking for an Approved Mental Health Professional to join their team. Job Purpose To undertake statutory duties under the relevant mental health legislation (such as the Mental Health Act 1983 in England and Wales), including coordinating Mental Health Act assessments, making independent decisions about compulsory admission where appropriate, and ensuring that the rights, welfare, and least restrictive options for individuals experiencing mental disorder are upheld. Key Responsibilities Undertake assessments under the Mental Health Act and associated legislation. Coordinate Mental Health Act assessments involving medical practitioners and other professionals. Decide whether to make applications for detention under the Mental Health Act, exercising independent professional judgment. Ensure that individuals'' human rights and legal safeguards are protected throughout the assessment process. Consider less restrictive alternatives to hospital admission whenever possible. Complete comprehensive risk assessments and formulate risk management plans. Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, including psychiatrists, nurses, socia... Temporary