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 Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) – Twilight Shift (G9)
Salary: £40,777 - £46,142 | Full-Time (37 hours/week) | County-Wide Role, Lancashire County Council
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About the Role
We are seeking **dedicated and highly qualified Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHPs) to join Lancashire County Council’s Mental Health Service. As an integral part of a 24-hour crisis response team, you will operate with full autonomy and expertise in Mental Health Act legislation, assessing individuals during mental health crises and coordinating multi-agency interventions.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct statutory assessments (including Mental Health Act assessments) across all age groups, often at short notice
- Support social care processes, liaising with health, law enforcement, courts, and housing teams to ensure seamless care coordination
- Work flexible afternoon-to-night shifts, including one weekend per month
- Provide rapid intervention teams for those requiring statutory support during urgent periods of crisis
This role requires confidence, professional judgment, and adaptive leadership—you will often respond to emergencies requiring immediate action, ensuring individuals receive the right interventions under legal frameworks.
Our Core Values
To excel in this position, you must align with our essential values:
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Empathy & Resilience You will regularly work in high-stakes situations involving severe mental health crises, guaranteeing opportunities for displaying compassion and understanding.
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Critical Thinking & Autonomy You will handle complex assessments alone while adhering to the Mental Health Act and social care protocols, making prompt and risk-informed decisions.
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- Strengths-Based Practice Driving our ‘Living Better Lives in Lancashire’ vision, you’ll focus on positively impacting individuals and communities through strength-based approaches, fostering recovery and empowerment.
Why Join Us?
As part of Lancashire County Council’s Adult Social Care, you’ll benefit from:
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Generous Work-Life Balance
- Up to 32 days' annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays
- 2 additional statutory festive days
- Ability to purchase additional leave
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Excellent Remuneration & Protection
- Local Authority Pension Scheme: A high-quality pension scheme
- Shift/bank holiday premiums applied to annual salary
- Fully supported training and registration (e.g., Social Work England)
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Supportive Development Environment Company-funded training for career progression in mental health social work Access to the internal Wellbeing Support Programme
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Competitive Benefits Package Abundant welfare offerings including: • Health, shopping, sports & entertainment discounts (via exclusive partner networks) • Flexible (Book2Live) paid holiday payroll • Holiday vouchers and perks
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Inclusive & Diverse Workplace A proactive commitment to diversity and inclusion, with support networks such as: • Forum of Asian Black and Ethnic Employees (FABEE) • Disabled Workers Forum • LGBTQ+ Employee Network
Requirements
Professional Fit
- Must be registered as a qualified Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) by Social Work England (SWE) or equivalent regulatory body (e.g., Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) or Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC) for non-social work professionals)
- Awaiting registration? Applications can still be submitted preregis if HCPC/SWE registration has been initiated
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Legal & Administrative Considerations
- Must obtain a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) clearance (varies in length post-interview confirmation) under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975
- Mobility/Equity Requirements:
- Car access for duty travel is preferred—but disability-related adjustments (including training) may be accommodated without private transport
- You must ensure compliance with business insurance policies if using your vehicle
How to Apply
Contact for Affinity
Contact Elliot Sweeney for a confidential discussion ahead of applying:
- Phone: 07887 831680 / 01772 532876
- Email: Elliot.Sweeney@lancashire.gov.uk
Application Mandates
- Essential documents: Upload a detailed supporting statement—this must explicitly evidence your adherence to the role’s competencies or you may not qualify for interviewing.
Hiring Timeline
- The vacancy may close early if the council receives sufficient applications. Monitor active="#header"live updates accordingly.
Further Resources
Full job description & persona spec available via the Living Better Lies – Lancashire County Council webpage here
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