Social Worker (AMHP)

North East Ambition; Morpeth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in England is seeking passionate qualified AMHPs to join their dedicated team. This role involves supporting vulnerable adults through their hospital journey to reintegration into the community. Successful candidates will enjoy a flexible work schedule with opportunities for professional development and mentorship. Benefits include generous annual leave, pension scheme, and additional perks like free parking and car charging facilities. Ideal applicants will have relevant qualifications, a UK driving licence, and a commitment to continuous professional growth.

Benefits

26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexi scheme for flexible leave

Essential Car User scheme

Free parking

Free electric car charging

Mobile phone and laptop provided

Local and national discount schemes

Work/life balance flexibility

Staff networks for mutual support

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work & registered with Social Work England.
• AMHP Qualification is essential.
• Valid UK driving licence and car ownership required.

Responsibilities

• Follow patients through their full journey from hospital to community.
• Work four days per week, including one 8.00am - 8.00pm shift.
• Carry a small inpatient caseload to maintain quality of care.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Commitment to continuous development

Flexibility

Education

Degree in Social Work

AMHP Qualification

UK Skills for Care ASYE programme

Job description

Make a real difference in one of England's most beautiful counties and help shape brighter futures for those who need it most in Northumberland. At Northumberland County Council, we're committed to delivering a high-quality service to vulnerable adults and their loved ones across the County and we're looking for professionals who share our vision.

This is your chance to join a forward-thinking organisation that values collaboration and is committed to delivering high-quality support and better outcomes for the people we work with.

About the role:

At Northumberland County Council, we take pride in our dedicated employees who are passionate about improving the lives of adults in our communities, ensuring they feel safe, healthy, happy, and independent. Our dedicated AMHP team is led by a single point of contact for all daytime Mental Health Act assessments across the county, ensuring consistency and collaboration.

What makes this role unique?

• Follow patients through their full journey, from hospital admission to discharge and reintegration into the community.
• Work four days per week, including one 8.00am - 8.00pm shift.
• Carry a small, focused inpatient caseload to maintain quality and continuity of care.
• Apply your professional skills in complex ethical and legislative contexts.

What we're looking for:

• Enthusiastic, qualified AMHP's with a commitment to continuous development.
• Flexibility to work four days per week.

Additional benefits of working for Northumberland include the support of our dedicated Adult Social Care training team, who provide a wide range of career development opportunities to help you grow and progress in your role. From specialist workshops to structured pathways, we are committed to investing in your professional development including the option to undertake specialist accredited training such as Practice Educators qualifications.

For this position you must have the following:

• Degree in Social Work & registered with Social Work England.
• AMHP Qualification
• Successfully completed the UK Skills for Care ASYE programme.
• It is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder has a valid UK driving licence and is either a car owner and is able to use the car for work purposes.

For further information on this position, please contact JoAnn Brennan, Senior Manager at [e-mail] or Chris Hardy, Team Manager at [e-mail].

Northumberland is world-renowned as a visitor destination and an ideal location to strike a perfect work/life balance. There is no better way of enjoying the picturesque scenery and stunning coastline than on an everyday basis!

Why choose us?

We have some outstanding benefits to offer you, including:

• 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of local authority continuous service (pro rata for part-time employees).
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Flexi scheme – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees).
• Essential Car User scheme.
• Free parking in majority of NCC base sites.
• Free electrical car charging at County Hall.
• Equipment provided including mobile phone and laptop.
• Local government discount schemes available to all employees with offers at local businesses along with various national brands.
• Commitment to work/life balance offering flexibility through various schemes including job sharing and flexible working arrangements.
• A range of salary sacrifice schemes are available.
• Staff networks – run by staff, for staff, providing opportunities for peer networking, mutual support, staff development e.g. Apprenticeship, Armed Forces, ASD, Enable (disability), LGBT+, Menopause, Mental Wellbeing and Racial Equality.

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Further information

For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes here.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.

Alternative application format:

• British Sign Language: northumberlandcc-cs.signvideo.net
• For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss: Text relay service dial 018001 01670 623930.

Although we advertise on North East Jobs, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications.