Out-of-Hours Senior Social Worker & AMHP (Children/Adults)

Wandsworth Co; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority is seeking a compassionate and qualified Senior Social Worker (AMHP) for their out of hours team in London. The role involves managing contacts and referrals, ensuring high professional standards, and working with vulnerable adults and children. The ideal candidate will have experience in social work, possess excellent safeguarding knowledge, and be able to make independent decisions. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits including a generous leave entitlement.

Benefits

40 days annual leave

Flexible working

Generous pension plan

Qualifications

• Qualified and experienced Social Worker with a can-do compassionate attitude.
• Trained Approved Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP).
• Contemporary social work knowledge for both adults and children.

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive generic social work service out of hours.
• Manage contacts/referrals and ensure detailed reports in respect of assessments.
• Work in partnership with service users and partner agencies.

Skills

Compassionate attitude

Confidence in decision-making

Ability to work independently

Knowledge of safeguarding vulnerable adults and children

Education

Qualified Social Worker

Trained Approved Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP)

Job description

A local authority is seeking a compassionate and qualified Senior Social Worker (AMHP) for their out of hours team in London. The role involves managing contacts and referrals, ensuring high professional standards, and working with vulnerable adults and children. The ideal candidate will have experience in social work, possess excellent safeguarding knowledge, and be able to make independent decisions. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits including a generous leave entitlement.