Lancashire County Council
Social Worker (Approved Mental Health Professional) | Twilight | Permanent | County Wide
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Social Worker (Approved Mental Health Professional) | Twilight | Permanent | County Wide
Mental Health AMHP (Twilight) – County Wide
Salary £40,777 - £46,142 | Full-time, 37 hours per week | International Sponsorship Available
About the Role
We are recruiting Dynamic, qualified Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHPs) within Lancashire County Council’s Mental Health Service. As a critical component of our 24-hour service, you will operate with confidence, autonomy, and expertise in the Mental Health Act and associated legislation.
This fast-paced, county-wide role involves flexible shift patterns, typically starting in the afternoon and extending into nights, including one weekend a month. Your duties include:
- Conducting assessments for individuals experiencing mental health crises
- Supporting social care processes and collaborating with external partners (e.g., health services, police, courts, and housing)
- Ensuring coordinated and timely responses to meet statutory intervention needs with minimal notice
A supportive team environment, regular supervision, and professional development opportunities are provided as part of our commitment to fostering growth within Lancashire County Council’s Adult Social Care Service. Join us in making a meaningful impact!
Our Core Values
To excel in this role, you will embody our guiding principles:
- Empathy & Resilience: Handling statutory Mental Health Act assessments requires a deep level of compassion and understanding for individuals in distress.
- Critical Thinking: You must demonstrate autonomy, coordination skills, and the ability to operate effectively within a statutory framework.
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Living Better Lives in Lancashire
This is a pivotal moment for us. Our new vision, "Living Better Lives in Lancashire", reflects a commitment to innovative, strengths-based social care practice. As an AMHP, you’ll be integral to helping our communities thrive in meaningful ways.
Benefits of Joining Us
- Generous Leave: Up to 32 days annual leave, along with 8 bank holidays and 2 additional festive statutory days (with the option to purchase extra leave).
- Retirement & Wellbeing:
- Participation in the generous Local Authority Pension Scheme.
- Access to a Wellbeing Support Programme for you and your family.
- Competitive Compensation:
- Enhanced rates of pay for Bank Holidays and shift work.
- Career Growth & Support:
- Excellent induction programme and ongoing professional development.
- Full funding for training and registration fees required to fulfil the role.
- Employee Perks:
- Discounts on shopping, entertainment, gym memberships, and holidays.
- Diverse staff networks including:
- Forum of Asian Black and Ethnic Employees (FABEE)
- Disabled Workers Forum
- LGBTQ+ Employee Network
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How to Apply
Contact: Elliot Sweeney (phone or phone, email) for an informal chat.
Application Requirements
- Upload your supporting statement detailing how you meet the role’s criteria.
- Critical note: Without this evidence, the panel may not shortlist you for an interview.
The role may close early if sufficient applications are received before the stated deadline.
_ Note: The vacancy may be subject to early closure if application numbers meet the requirement early.
Requirements & Obligations
To qualify, candidates must meet the following:
- Registration: You must be registered with Social Work England (SWE) or have completed the application process (equivalent registration through HCPC/NMC applies for non-social work AMHPs). Commencement of duties is conditional on securing registration.
- DBS Check: This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974, updated 2013). A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required if successful.
- Transport & Insurance: You must provide a car for work purposes with business insurance. However, we may accommodate candidates without a disability-related driving restriction.
For further details, visit the ["Our Recruitment Process"]([Recruitment tab]) tab.
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