About this role
Approved Mental Health Professional / Social Worker (AMHP) – Wandsworth – Permanent
Liquid Personnel are proud to be supporting a well-established London local authority in recruiting an Approved Mental Health Professional / Social Worker to join their dedicated AMHP Service on a permanent basis.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and experienced AMHP team, undertaking Mental Health Act assessments and statutory interventions whilst promoting service user rights, wellbeing and independence through high-quality social work practice.
Your Benefits Working for This Local Authority
- Salary of £44,982 - £54,507 per annum (DOE)
- Additional £3,000 annual AMHP allowance
- Hybrid working model
- Dedicated AMHP service with strong management support
- Reflective practice groups and AMHP forums
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
- Excellent career progression opportunities
Your Key Responsibilities
- Undertake Mental Health Act assessments and associated statutory duties
- Manage complex and high-risk assessments in line with relevant legislation
- Promote service user choice, independence and person-centred practice
- Work collaboratively with partner agencies to safeguard vulnerable adults
For This Role You Will Need
- AMHP qualification
- Social Work qualification and Social Work England registration
- Experience working as an AMHP within the last 5 years
- Up-to-date AMHP training and a strong understanding of relevant legislation
We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of Practice for the International Recruitment of Health and Social Care Personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.