Senior Social Worker, Mental Health Services (AMHP) in Birmingham

Job Details

AMHP Senior Social Worker – Mental Health Services

Permanent

Grade D - £45,091 – £53,460

Golden Hello payment - £1,000 + £5,000 per annum; see below for further details and conditions.

Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review

Working 36.5 hours per week

PLEASE NOTE: This role is open to any Approved Mental Health Professional: Can be a social worker, mental health nurse, occupational therapist, or psychologist (but not a medical doctor).

Birmingham City Council Adult Social Care is looking for AMHP professionals to join us as Senior Social Workers to play a key role in delivering outstanding services to adults across Birmingham. Based on the principles of strengths-based practice and the Care Act 2014, this role focuses on providing timely duty and emergency responses, undertaking urgent assessments, managing risk, and delivering professional support to help achieve positive outcomes for citizens – this role does not include case work.

It's a rewarding post, successful candidates will provide expertise and support to social care staff, lead best practice across Adult Social Care, and contribute to the continuous improvement of services. You will support adults with complex mental health needs, undertaking Mental Health Act assessments, responding to urgent situations, and working collaboratively with agencies to ensure individuals receive appropriate support and intervention.

About The Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Consider Mental Health Act 1983 referrals, coordinate and undertake statutory Mental Health Act assessments, provide specialist advice to Adult Social Care, and support the development of trainee AMHPs in practice and university settings as required
• Providing supervision, coaching and professional guidance to staff and students
• Supporting practitioners to deliver statutory duties under the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Mental Health Act 1983
• Leading safeguarding practice and promoting positive outcomes for adults and carers
• Supporting service improvement initiatives and contributing to performance management and quality assurance activities
• Working collaboratively with partner organisations to ensure a joined-up approach to care and support

About You

We are looking for an experienced professional who:

• Must be a Approved Mental Health Professional: Can be a social worker, mental health nurse, occupational therapist, or psychologist (but not a medical doctor)
• Has experience of working under the Mental Health Act 1983 and managing complex referrals, considerations and assessments
• AMHP warrant and authorisation
• Demonstrates extensive knowledge of adult social care legislation and professional practice.
• Must be a willingness for citywide & out of area travel

Our Benefits

• A generous annual leave package of 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 5 years of service and 35 days after 10 years of service
• Flexible and hybrid working policy - we are well adapted to a hybrid model of working which includes a combination of time spent in the office and at home and we offer a variety of working patterns
• Pension Scheme - You will receive a generous local government career average pension scheme in line with the local government pension scheme

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city’s most vulnerable children.
• Supportive Environment - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.
• Career Development - benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.
• Generous Benefits - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.

This is a hybrid role based in Birmingham, and you will be required to attend officer and the public, so you must have the correct right-to-work documents to work in the UK. Sadly, we do not support those who require sponsorship.

Onboarding Process: Please note as part of our onboarding process, the successful candidate will be required undergo a series of background checks with Experian Including Experian Right to Work, and Digital ID verification. These are essential pre-employment requirements.

Information for applicants with a disability

We are a proud Disability Confident Employer. We encourage applicants to disclose disabilities, so we can support them fully during our recruitment process and make any necessary reasonable adjustments. Please contact: 0121 675 7070 option 3 (lines open between 8.45am to 5.15pm Monday to Friday).

If you require an application in an alternative format, such as Braille or you are unable to complete an application form via WMJOBS, please contact bccHR@birmingham.gov.uk. When you have completed your application form this can be returned to bccHR@birmingham.gov.uk or for Braille applications these can be posted to, Recruitment Team, 2nd Floor, 10 Woodcock Street, B7 4BG.

The Council is a fantastic place to work. You will find an organisation that is both challenging and supportive; with a leadership impatiently adventurous in its pursuit of excellence.

Company

Job Description and Person Specification

Working for Birmingham City Council is more than just a job; it's about making life better for the 1 million plus people who live and work in the city.

Company Info

Website http://birmingham.gov.uk/

Telephone 0121 675 7070

Location Birmingham City Council

Birmingham

West Midlands

B2 2XU

United Kingdom

We welcome people from diverse and underrepresented communities and encourage applications from, those with caring responsibilities, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, neurodivergent, disabled and LGBT+ people. As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, we are committed to promoting and supporting the physical and mental health of all our staff and removing barriers to improve inclusion. We are making significant strides to understand and continuously improve our employees’ experience and we are committed to implementing progressive diversity talent management.

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.

Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our citizens and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You can view our Corporate Safeguarding Policy | Birmingham City Council here.

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.

In return, we offer you excellent terms and conditions, generous annual leave, a great pension scheme, well-being support, annual travel passes and discounts at a number of city centre establishments.

Birmingham City Council is a Foundation Living wage employer - known as the Birmingham Living Wage. The Birmingham Living Wage, is determined by the Living Wage Foundation on an annual basis by the Centre of Research in Society Polity at Loughborough University. The current rate can be found at: www.livingwage.org.uk.

For the awards and support for our employees, please follow https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/homepage/169/job_vacancies

Strategic Vision

• A Prosperous Birmingham: through a focus on inclusive economic growth, tackling unemployment, attracting inward investment, and maximising the benefits of the Commonwealth Games.
• An Inclusive Birmingham: through a focus on tackling poverty and inequality, empowering citizens, promoting diversity and civic pride, and supporting and enabling all children and young people to thrive.
• A Safe Birmingham: through a focus on making the city safer, safeguarding vulnerable citizens, increasing affordable housing, and tackling homelessness.
• A Healthy Birmingham: through a focus on tackling health inequalities, encouraging physical activity and healthy living, supporting mental health, and improving outcomes for adults with disabilities and older people.
• A Green Birmingham: through a focus on street cleanliness, improving air quality, continuing the route to net zero, and becoming a city of nature.

We see the Council’s role as providing strategic leadership – that’s being able to visualise a new future for the city and equipping others to share our vision. We want to ensure the provision of services for all, so we can support those least able to support themselves by working with partners and putting citizens and neighbourhoods at the heart of our decision-making.

We are always looking for people who put the customer at the centre of their approach, with a commitment to excellence to help us achieve our vision. We will support you to develop and thrive in your role, building a pathway for long-term success, with lots of development opportunities, such as apprenticeships.