Social Worker

?? Location: Manchester?? Salary: £39,186 - £43,421 per annum + 20% enhancement (£50k+)? Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM (Includes Out-of-Hours Rotational Cover)?? Contract Type: Permanent

Are you an experienced and dedicated AMHP looking for a dynamic role where you can make urgent, life-changing decisions? Join Manchester’s Emergency Duty Team (EDT) and play a critical role in providing out-of-hours support to vulnerable adults in crisis.

As an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) within the Emergency Duty Team, you will respond to urgent mental health and safeguarding crises, ensuring individuals receive the care and protection they need. You will work closely with health professionals, emergency services, and social care teams to manage risk and provide swift, appropriate interventions.

• Undertake urgent Mental Health Act assessments in partnership with health professionals.
• Make informed decisions in high-pressure situations, balancing legal frameworks, risk, and human rights.
• Provide out-of-hours emergency social work support across adult services.
• Work collaboratively with police, ambulance services, hospitals, and community mental health teams.
• Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed and vulnerable adults receive the right intervention.

? A qualified and registered Social Worker with AMHP status.? Experience working in crisis intervention, mental health services, or emergency duty social work.? Strong knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Care Act, and safeguarding procedures.? Ability to work independently under pressure, making swift, evidence-based decisions.? A flexible and resilient approach, with a commitment to supporting individuals in crisis.

? Competitive salary of £39,186 - £43,421 per annum + 20% enhancement.? Specialist AMHP training and career development opportunities.? A dynamic, multi-disciplinary team providing vital out-of-hours support.? Regular professional supervision and a supportive working environment.? The opportunity to make a significant impact in emergency social work.

If you are an experienced AMHP looking to take on a fast-paced and rewarding role, we want to hear from you!