Senior Social Worker / Approved Mental Health Practitioner LBHF624347

Job Overview

We are a Disability Confident Employer – committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.

Responsibilities

• Undertake the full range of AMHP duties, including coordinating and leading Mental Health Act assessments, making complex and defensible decisions, and ensuring that interventions are lawful, proportionate, and grounded in a human rights-based approach.
• Manage complex risk, undertake safeguarding enquiries under Section42 of the Care Act, and chair multi‑agency meetings where required.
• Engage effectively in challenging situations, influence professional decision‑making, and provide expert advice and guidance to colleagues and partner organisations.
• Maintain accurate and timely recording in line with organisational and legal standards and actively manage workload within a dynamic AMHP Duty environment.
• Contribute to service improvement and share best practice.
• Take on additional roles such as Practice Assessor or Best Interest Assessor as expected in line with Adult Social Care service development and implementation.

Qualifications

• Qualified and experienced Approved Mental Health Professional with a recognised qualification and current regulatory registration (e.g. Social Work England or relevant regulatory body) and evidence of ongoing professional development and AMHP approval/Authorisation.
• Significant post‑qualification experience working within a multi‑disciplinary mental health or community setting.
• Strong applied knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Mental Health Act1983, Care Act2014, Mental Capacity Act2005, Human Rights Act1998, and associated statutory guidance.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous professional development, maintaining up‑to‑date knowledge of legislation, policy and best practice, and contributing to service improvement.

Benefits and Inclusive Workplace

• Comprehensive total reward package.
• Flexible working arrangements available; all staff can request flexible working.
• Inclusive workplace that values visibility and representation of local diverse community, open and transparent decision‑making co‑produced with staff and residents.
• Fair, transparent recruitment, retention and career progression processes.
• Equitable access to opportunities for all employees.

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