AMHP Social Worker

• Permanent, Full Time
• Salary: £45,217 to £54,395 per annum
• Location: Essex (Community-based worker)

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Social Worker to join our dynamic Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) Service. This role offers the opportunity to work within a supportive team, striving for the best outcomes for those assessed under the Mental Health Act. The successful candidate will work a condensed week of 37 hours across 4 weekdays and will be office-based in either Colchester or Basildon.

• Training and development opportunities from our award-winning Social Care Academy.
• Flexible working options.
• Employee wellbeing and counselling support.
• Lease Car scheme.
• Relocation package up to £8000 (T&Cs apply).
• Life assurance of three times annual salary.
• Payment of professional fees for approved professions.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Volunteering leave.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with service.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Employee Networks.

• Undertake statutory assessments and manage the AMHP rota.
• Triage initial enquiries and prioritise responses in line with statutory duties.
• Provide expert advice and guidance in complex situations, supporting colleagues with complex cases.
• Manage a complex workload and maintain accurate and timely data.
• Conduct assessments under the Mental Health Act 1983 and plan responses to safeguard vulnerable adults.
• Work collaboratively with the deputy team manager to coordinate, triage, and allocate incoming referrals.
• Build effective working relationships across the Council, with partners, and voluntary agencies.
• Deliver expertise in particular areas of practice and lead on those areas.

• Qualified social worker with current Social Work England registration.
• Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) as recognised by ECC.
• Significant experience in social work and the ability to mentor team members.
• Comprehensive understanding of current legislation, regulations, and guidance related to the Mental Health Act.
• Ability to develop strong relationships with partner agencies and the community.
• Driving licence and car, or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means.

To apply for this Senior Social Worker (AMHP) position, please submit your CV today!

We are a Disability Confident Leader and committed to interviewing all disabled applicants who meet the minimum requirements under our Job Interview Scheme. We also commit to interviewing all veterans and care leavers who meet the minimum requirements for the role.