Senior Social Workers & Approved Mental Health Professionals

Royal Greenwich; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Greater London is seeking Senior Social Workers and Approved Mental Health Professionals. The role involves conducting assessments, safeguarding procedures, and collaboration with various agencies. Candidates must possess a registered social work qualification and AMHP qualification, along with a commitment to professional development. The position offers competitive salaries and opportunities for training. Join a dedicated team working towards enhancing community well-being.

Benefits

Access to training programmes

Mentorship and supervision

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in safeguarding adults and children procedures.
• Ability to work with difficult to engage groups.
• Mandatory training to maintain social care practice.

Responsibilities

• Undertake care act assessments and support planning.
• Provide consultation on safeguarding procedures.
• Complete statutory documentation and reports.

Skills

Social care knowledge

Safeguarding procedures

Interagency collaboration

Consultation skills

Education

Registered professional social work qualification

AMHP qualification

Job description

# Senior Social Workers/ Approved Mental Health Professionals & Experienced Level 1 Social Workers* Use their social care knowledge and skills to guide intervention with service users, families, and carers.* Undertake care act assessments, support planning and reviews under the Care Act 2014.* Undertake the AMHP role on behalf of the local authority and participate in the Greenwich Central AMHP Team borough wide AMHP rota (pro rata), **if applicable.*** Undertake and provide consultation and support on Safeguarding Adults and Children procedures and to act as a Safeguarding Adults Manager, Enquiry Officer, MARAC Representative and Think Family Champion (where appropriate).* Undertake work with individuals and their families, to develop and maintain self-help, improve problem solving and coping capabilities towards improved health and wellbeing.* Participate in Section 117 discharge and care planning processes and meetings.* Promote and undertake interagency collaboration and networking with the local authority, housing, third sector organisations, voluntary agencies, and community networks in order to mobilise resources.* Complete statutory documentation and reports within the required time scales.* Assess the needs of groups who are difficult to engage or those from excluded groups (i.e. nil recourse, drugs/alcohol).* Undertake mandatory and relevant training to maintain their social care practice, knowledge, and skills.* 1 to 1 reflective professional supervision and AMHP post assessment supervision* Access to a manager who is AMHP qualified* An AMHP mentor to provide additional support in your first year of employment* 18 hours (3 days) of AMHP approval training in each year* A structured induction to Greenwich AMHP service* Up to 2 days in each 5 year period to complete your AMHP re-approval portfolio* Opportunity to be involved in the practice education of social workers and AMHPs undertaking professional training* Access to Social Work, AMHP and Reflective Practice Forums for peer group discussion reflection and supervision* A welcome meeting with the Head of Social Care and Mental Health Lead Social Worker to begin to discuss and plan for your continued professional development pathway* Access to protected time to undertake the requirements for your Social Work England registration* Access to the Royal Borough of Greenwich learning portal, training programmes, reflective workshops, and events* Strong partnership working between Royal Borough of Greenwich Health and Adults Services, Integrated Commissioning Board and Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust (Health Service Journal - Trust of the Year 2023 and The Sunday Times – Best Places to work 2023). This collaboration enables efficient multiagency working towards achieving a joint mission.* A registered professional social work qualification* An AMHP qualification **(if applicable)*** Registration with Social Work England* This role will require an Enhanced DBS check**In return we offer a** **including:****How Applications are Scored:** Each application is scored according to how well the supporting statements addresses each point on the Person Specification for the role. Candidates will be short-listed for interview on the extent to which they meet the specific points within the Person Specification. The Person Specification is supplied with the job advert. When completing your application, please use the supporting statements section to tell us how you meet each of the points on the Person Specification. We need to have this information in order to consider your application.The following content displays a map of the job's location.| OpenStreetMap contributors### Senior Social Workers/ Approved Mental Health Professionals & Experienced Level 1 Social Workers* **Salary** PO2 (Level 1 Social Workers) and PO3 - £52,578 to £56,043 (includes Advanced Mental Health Professional Allowance and 10% Market Supplement Allowance). The base salary is £45,750 - £49,056 (inclusive of London Weighting).* **Frequency** Annual* **Job Reference** royalgreenwich/TP/917/558* **Contract Type** Permanent* **Closing Date** No expiry date* **Job Category** Health and adults social care* **Business Unit** Resources* **Location** Woolwich, London, United Kingdom* **Level of Disclosure and Barring Service, DBS, check required** Enhanced DBS with Adults' Barred List* **Posted on** 07 January, 2026