Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) Senior Social Worker - Reed : Job Details

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

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Senior Social Worker to join our dynamic Approved Mental Health Service (AMHP) Service. This role offers the opportunity to work a condensed week of 37 hours across 4 weekdays, with the expectation to be office-based in either Colchester or Basildon as required.

• 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, reports, and presentations.
• 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 mental health.
• 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.

• Training and development opportunities from our award-winning Essex Social Care Academy.
• Flexible working options.
• Employee wellbeing and counselling support.
• Lease Car scheme.
• Relocation package up to £8,000 (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.

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