Social Worker/AMHP (2 Posts)

Overview

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We are seeking Social Workers who are Approved Mental Health Practitioners (AMHP) with experience in Children’s Social Care. This is a full-time, permanent position in the Emergency Duty Team (EDT), Children’s Social Care.

Role details

Position: Social Worker/AMHP (2 Posts) – Emergency Duty Team (EDT), Children’s Social Care

Grade: PO4: £49,638 pa rising in annual increments to £52,674 pa inclusive of LW, plus 20% for out of hours and an additional £3,000 AMHP allowance

Hours: Full Time / Permanent

We are looking for Social Workers who are Approved Mental Health Practitioners (AMHP) and have experience in Children’s Social Care.

Responsibilities

• Respond to crisis calls from police, hospitals, the public, or other agencies.
• Conduct risk assessments to determine the safety and wellbeing of vulnerable individuals (especially children and at-risk adults).
• Conduct AMHP assessments out in the community.
• Make emergency decisions, such as arranging foster care placements, hospital admissions, or emergency protective orders.
• Work with multi-agency partners (e.g., Police, healthcare, housing services) to ensure immediate and appropriate action.
• Maintain accurate records of incidents and decisions made during out-of-hours service.
• Follow up by handing over cases to daytime social work teams for continued support and assessment.
• Work remotely and undertake child welfare visits to homes, hospitals, or police stations during duty shifts.

Qualifications

• A degree in Social Work and registration with a relevant professional body (e.g., Social Work England or equivalents).
• Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) status.
• Strong decision-making and crisis management skills.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures, legislation (Children Act, Mental Health Act), and local authority protocols.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Strong assessment, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• IT literacy for recording and reporting purposes.
• Proven experience in social work practice, child protection, adult safeguarding, or crisis intervention.
• Experience working in an emergency or out-of-hours setting is preferred.

Training and development

You will receive continuous learning to update knowledge, skills, and professional practice, including support in career growth to maintain high standards of practice.

About Us and Why Lambeth

It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council. We have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities through our Lambeth 2030 Plan Our Future, Our Lambeth. To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked on the One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are connected by purpose. We promote the values of Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability.

About the Borough

Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a diverse community of over 317,600 residents. We offer a modern working environment and good transport links. The borough is home to vibrant communities and notable institutions and services.

Why Lambeth

• Modern working environment in the award-winning Lambeth Town Hall and Civic Centre
• Competitive salaries
• Up to 35 days annual leave, dependent upon continuous service
• Hybrid/flexible working
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme

We are a Stonewall diversity champion; a Living Wage Employer. We guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. DBS and Cifas checks may be required.

How to apply

Interested? Click the apply button and complete an online application, uploading your Supporting Statement clearly evidencing how you meet the criteria at shortlist stage.

Closing date: 7 September 2025 at midnight.

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