Level 2 Social Worker/AMHP or Experienced Level 1 Social Worker (Part time)

GREENWICH MENTAL HEALTH Join our forward-thinking approach Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) Team 17.5 hours Strength in people. Strength in communities. Strength in diversity. Are you passionate about delivering high-quality, Adult Mental Health services? Want to work in an innovative learning organisation? Looking to develop your experience in community mental health? With excellent training and great benefits, Royal Greenwich is the ideal place to progress your career.

At Royal Greenwich, we value our Social Workers and support them to ensure they have the resources and environment they need to make a real difference. We are keen to appoint enthusiastic Senior Social Workers/Approved Mental Health Professionals who share our vision in the development of a centre of excellence.

The Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) team provides assessment, treatment and support to people living within the borough of Greenwich who are experiencing psychosis for the first time. Support is provided in the community for up to three years. Discharge destinations include primary care (GP), a different type or longer-term secondary care mental health team (ICMP or Community Mental Health Rehabilitation and Enablement Service) or on occasion another EIP team (if the service user relocates). A core value of the service is its strong ethos of hope and optimism and whole-team commitment to enabling recovery through the provision of individually tailored, evidence-based interventions for both service users and their support networks.

Given that the team often works with people experiencing contact with mental health services for the first time, this requires a considered and skilled approach in terms of engagement. The successful candidate will be joining a highly skilled, motivated, and performing team, evidenced by annual EIP audit result data.

Team Location: Ferryview Health Centre, 27 John Wilson Street, Woolwich, SE18 6PZ.

What we look for:

• All social workers will be expected to manage a caseload and work co‑productively with service users, families and carers to keep a strength‑based, person‑centred approach at the core of all interventions.
• To be part of a multidisciplinary team that consists of social workers, occupational therapists, psychiatrists, psychologists, support workers, lived‑experienced practitioners, community psychiatric nurses, and administrative support.
• To work autonomously with individuals, carers and families to deliver a range of assessment and care interventions that promote mental health wellbeing and strengths‑based personalised outcomes for people, whilst promoting independence.
• You will be expected to undertake statutory functions of the social work role (Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Mental Health Act 1983 (2007), Children Act 1989 (2004) and other related legislation), responding to requests for those who present with care and support needs.

Senior Social Work/AMHP Role and Responsibilities (applicants with AMHP Qualification):

• Use social care knowledge and skills to guide intervention with service users, families and carers.
• Undertake care act assessments, support planning and reviews under the Care Act 2014.
• Undertake the AMHP role on behalf of the local authority and participate in the Greenwich Central AMHP Team borough‑wide AMHP rota (pro rata).
• Provide consultation and support on safeguarding adults and children procedures and act as a Safeguarding Adults Manager, Enquiry Officer, MARAC Representative and Think Family Champion where appropriate.
• Work with individuals and families to develop and maintain self‑help, improve problem‑solving and coping capabilities towards improved health and wellbeing.
• Participate in Section 117 discharge and care planning processes and meetings.
• Promote and undertake inter‑agency collaboration and networking with the local authority, housing, third‑sector organisations, voluntary agencies and community networks to mobilise resources.
• Complete statutory documentation and reports within the required time scales.
• Assess the needs of groups who are difficult to engage or those from excluded groups (nil recourse, drugs/alcohol).
• Undertake mandatory and relevant training to maintain social care practice, knowledge and skills.

Your job satisfaction is important to us – to support you in your AMHP role you will receive:

• 1‑to‑1 reflective professional supervision and AMHP post‑assessment supervision.
• Access to a manager who is AMHP qualified.
• An AMHP mentor to provide additional support in your first year of employment.
• 18 hours (3 days) of AMHP approval training each year.
• A structured induction to the Greenwich AMHP service.
• Up to 2 days in each 5‑year period to complete your AMHP re‑approval portfolio.
• Opportunity to be involved in the practice education of social workers and AMHPs undertaking professional training.
• Access to Social Work, AMHP and Reflective Practice Forums for peer discussion, reflection and supervision.
• A welcome meeting with the Head of Social Care and Mental Health Lead Social Worker to discuss and plan your continued professional development pathway.
• Access to protected time to undertake the requirements for your Social Work England registration.
• Access to the Royal Borough of Greenwich learning portal, training programmes, reflective workshops and events.

Strong partnership working between Royal Borough of Greenwich Health and Adults Services, Integrated Commissioning Board and Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust to enable efficient multi‑agency working towards a joint mission.

Benefits:

• Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Generous annual leave allowance of 29 days plus Bank Holidays.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements with good IT equipment.
• Vibrant Staff Networks.
• Reduced rate gym membership.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Greenwich Card entitling you to discounts at local businesses.
• Travel expenses for business mileage and car parking.

Diversity Statement: Royal Borough of Greenwich values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this. We therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community.

Salary: Salaries advertised are for a standard working week of 35 hours unless otherwise stated. Pro‑rated salary can be calculated using the provided calculator.

If you want to be part of this forward‑thinking service and can help us to achieve our vision, we would love to hear from you.