Royal Borough of Greenwich
Level 2 Social Worker/AMHP or Experienced Level 1 Social Worker
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Senior Social Worker/Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) or Experienced Level 1 Social Worker (AMHP Training Route)
Location: Greenwich West Locality, 68 The Heights, Charlton, SE7 8JH Team: ADAPT (Anxiety, Depression, Affective Disorders, Personality Disorders and Trauma)
About the Role
Royal Greenwich is delighted to invite applicants to join our innovative Adult Mental Health Service, which provides crucial support to adults aged 16–65 experiencing complex mental health challenges (e.g., depression, anxiety, personality disorder, trauma).
We are seeking passionate, compassionate professionals who wish to:
- Deliver high-quality, strengths-based mental health interventions
- Work in a multidisciplinary team focused on enhancing wellbeing and independence
- Commit to career progression in a supportive, learning-focused environment
As part of ADAPT, you will collaborate with colleagues including Community Mental Health Nurses, Psychiatrists, Occupational Therapists, and Volunteers with Lived Experience to create personalised care plans.
Key Responsibilities
Senior Social Worker/AMHP (Qualified Candidates)
- Responsibility for statutory assessments & safeguarding:
- Conduct Care Act 2014 assessments & reviews
- Perform Safeguarding Adults investigations, including:
- Manager of Safeguarding Adults Enquiries
- Think Family Champion & MARAC Representative (where applicable)
- Application of Mental Capacity Act 2005
- Support mental health & criminal justice liaisons under the Mental Health Act 1983 (2007)
- Case management: Autonomously lead caseloads, conducting detailed strengths-based assessments to determine eligibility for support.
- Care planning & advocacy: Guide individuals and families in problem-solving, self-help strategies, and safeguarding their wellbeing.
- AMHP operating role: Represent the Local Authority in hospital discharge planning, court applications, Section 117 procedures, and multi-agency alliances.
- Data & documentation: Complete statutory reports and evaluations in compliance with deadlines.
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Experienced Level 1 Social Worker (Trainee AMHP Route)
Alongside core Social Work duties, you will:
- Train to AMHP standard through structured pathways (with 18 hours of approval training annually plus mentorship).
- Participate in AMHP-specific workshops, forums, and borough-wide supervision alongside qualified colleagues.
Interprofessional Collaboration
- Partner with NHS Oxleas Foundation Trust (Ellen Silver Award Trust of the Year 2023), housing teams, voluntary-sector organisations, and community groups.
- Engage with Housing & Homes, ensuring cohesive housing-related mental health support.
Requirements & Skills
Essential Criteria
✔ Qualification:
- Senior Social Worker/AMHP: Minimum Corporateship or equivalent qualifications + full AMHP approval.
- Trainee AMHP (Level 1): Fully Qualified Social Worker (e.g., with qualified SW degree + QSW/EWS registration) + **AMHP application ready to train ✔ Experience:
- Minimum 3 years qualified SW experience (or equivalent) in Adult Mental Health, Safeguarding, or Assessment.
- Demonstrated ability in person-centred risk assessment/work. ✔ Legislation knowledge:
- Fluent application of Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Mental Health Act 2007, and Children Act 1989. ✔ Teamwork: Experience collaborating in multidisciplinary settings (GP teams, housing support, statutory agencies). ✔ Reflective & ethics-driven practice: Adheres to RCSW/SW England standards and actively engages in supervision/reflective practice.
Desirable Skills
🔹 Recruitment, retention & community engagement with complex client cohorts (e.g., those with nil-recourse to benefits or cleared substance-useissues). 🔹 Experience within Personality Disorder services or Trauma-informed Care. 💡 Commitment to professional development, including Social Work England registration requirements.
Why Join Royal Greenwich?
What We Offer
💼 Shaped career trajectory:
- Structured mentorship with an AMHP-qualified mentor (for trainee AMHPs).
- Practice education role opportunities for experienced hands-on training. 📚 Continuous learning:
- Training portal, reflective workshops, and AMHP multi-agency forums.
- 3 days of AMHP training per year, plus 5-year AMHP reapproval days (2 days). ✨ Protected time: Dedicated hours for reflective practice and registration updates. 🤝 Strong interprofessional partnerships: Exclusive access to collaboration models with NHS Trusts & voluntary sector networking. 💆️ Exclusive benefit:
- Social wellbeing holiday entitlement, pension packages, and raises aligned with public-sector standards.
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Our Values
At Royal Greenwich, our actions are guided by these core commitments:
🔶 Excellent practice: Consistent with NICE CCG guidelines 🔶 Equitable communities: Valuing workforce diversity and ensuring equitable access to services. 🔶 Collaborative care: Strengthening partnerships across bi Facts, private, third, and voluntary sectors.
Next Steps
Informal Enquiries
Contact Deborah Corrodus at deborah.corrodus@nhs.net for a conversation.
Application Process
- Deadline: Check advert for updated close time.
Key Practices the Selection Panel Will Review:
- Your alignment with ADAPT’s person-centred, strength-based philosophy.
- Competency in lived experience paired with legislative technicality.
By HR requirement: 📜 Provide a full employment history (a complete record of your career stages, with explanation for any gaps).
Diversity Statement
Royal Borough of Greenwich offers a diverse workplace that mirrors our community’s inclusivity. We actively seek candidates from backgrounds underrepresented in healthcare.
Salary & Alignment
Salary bands will follow the Local Government Salary Scale, based on a 35-hour working week. [View salary calculator here.]
All vacancies may close early if oversubscribed. We adhere to NHS fairness protocols in assessing applications.*
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