AMHP Team Manager

Working Pattern: Full Time

Interview Date/Type: 25/11/2026 / In Person

SMART Working: We aim to offer flexibility wherever possible. Many of our colleagues work from home one or more days a week and/or adjust their hours. We call this SMART working - giving you the freedom to shape your working pattern around your life, whilst still delivering great outcomes. Speak with the hiring manager about the range of flexible working options available for this role.

About the Role

We have an exciting and rare opportunity for an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) Team Manager to join Adult Social Care on a full-time, permanent basis. This is an opportunity to lead and shape a well-resourced, experienced and stable AMHP service. We have good staff retention, so you'll be building on strong foundations while helping the team develop and preparing the service for the future.

We are seeking a committed and skilled AMHP Team Manager to lead our AMHP hub. You will provide professional leadership for the safe, effective and efficient delivery of the Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHP) service in accordance with professional standards across Trafford.

Trafford Council has responsibility to deliver statutory mental health Social Work services to our people. This role holds responsibility to coordinate and lead the AHMP service, it is integral to successful service delivery by offering leadership and supervision whilst engaging with stakeholders and partners to ensure that AHMP processes, standards and regulations are met.

About You

We require a Team Manager who can provide professional line management responsibilities and professional leadership to the AMHP Service across Trafford Council. You will lead a service that is responsive, responsible, accountable, and flexible to the evolving needs of people who use the AMHP Service. You will be a qualified, practicing AMHP and have proven experience of leading and managing teams to achieve high performance.

You will have highly developed communication skills that will assist you to establish and maintain effective relationships with people who use the service, internal and external stakeholders.

We are looking for someone with strong leadership and change management skills and a passion for working with people. This senior position requires a highly motivated and innovative individual with a proven track record of delivery.

Additional Information

This advert may close early if we receive a high number of applications, so please apply as soon as possible.

An enhanced/basic DBS Check with children/adults barred list will be required.

You will be required to drive in this role. You will be asked for a copy of your driving license as part of the recruitment process

Willing and able to travel out of area

Find Out More.

For the full details of this opportunity, please refer to the role profile linked below.

If you have any questions or would like an informal chat you can get in contact with the hiring manager Trevor Thompson/ David Lawton at [email removed]/ [email removed]

About us...

Trafford is a vibrant, inclusive borough at the heart of Greater Manchester. Home to 235,000 residents, four thriving town centres, over 11,000 businesses, and 60+ parks and green spaces. We're a place where community and opportunity meet. With excellent transport links, a proud heritage as the birthplace of the NHS, world-class sporting venues and outstanding schools, Trafford is a fantastic place to live, work, and thrive.

Why Trafford?

We're more than just a local authority; we're a team of passionate people committed to making a real difference. We deliver essential services that matter, from education and social care to business support, licensing, libraries and leisure and much more. No matter what your role is with us, you will help us to create a borough where all our residents, businesses and communities thrive.

Our Culture...

Our values are at the heart of everything we do. They're not just words on a wall, they shape how we work together, make decisions, and support each other every day.

They help us create a workplace where everyone feels valued, heard, and inspired to do their best. If you share these values and want your work to have real purpose and impact, Trafford is the perfect place to grow your career.

What you'll love about working with us...

Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development and work-life balance:

• Generous Leave: Start with 26 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), with options to carry over or buy extra days.
• Flexible Perks: Discounts on car leasing, cycle to work, home tech, plus family friendly policies and hybrid working
• Invest in your future: Join our generous Local Government Pension Scheme for peace of mind.
• Grow with us: We'll support your development at every stage! Through leadership programmes like our EPIC Manager, LEAP into leadership and senior leadership. Plus, you'll have access to specialist qualifications and personal coaching to unlock your full potential.
• Wellbeing First: Guided wellbeing walks and Tea and Talk sessions, and events like World Mental Health and National Fitness Day.
• Connect with us: Connect with colleagues through our staff forums or join our Let's Talk events to network, share ideas, and hear about the exciting work happening across our council.
• Be Celebrated: For all your hard work, ideas and contributions through at our annual Time to Shine event, our cheers for peers' scheme or through our EPIC Star Awards.

Key Information...

• Pre-Employment Checks: If offered a role, as a minimum we'll need to verify your right to work in the UK, receive two satisfactory references, and medical check. Trafford Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check.
• Please note: We are not a licensed sponsor and will not be able to support with your work visa.
• Privacy Notice: We respect your privacy. For details on how we collect, process, and protect your data, please click here: Recruitment and employment privacy notice | Trafford Council privacy notice | Trafford Council

Make an Impact. Apply Today.

If you are passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a team shaping a better Trafford for our residents, businesses and communities then we'd love to receive an application from you.

We want everyone to feel confident and supported throughout our recruitment process. If you need any help, adjustments or support at any stage, please get in touch with us at [email removed]

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