Mental Health Social Worker / Approved Mental Health Professional (amhp) in Hackney , London, London

Mental Health Social Worker / Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP)

Location: East London NHS Foundation Trust, Hackney, London
Directorate: Adults, Health & Integration
Service: Adult Social Care
Contract: Temporary/Agency
Reporting to: Senior Practitioner / Team Manager

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Mental Health Social Worker / Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) to join the Adult Social Care team based within East London NHS Foundation Trust (ELFT). You will provide person-centred, recovery-focused social work services to adults with mental health needs, promoting independence, safeguarding vulnerable adults, and delivering high-quality assessments and support planning within a multidisciplinary environment.

For qualified AMHPs, the role also includes carrying out statutory duties under the Mental Health Act 1983, including Mental Health Act assessments and emergency interventions.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct strengths-based, recovery-focused assessments in line with the Care Act 2014, Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act.
• Manage a caseload of adults with complex mental health and social care needs.
• Develop, implement and review personalised care and support plans.
• Undertake safeguarding enquiries, risk assessments, Mental Capacity Assessments and Best Interest decisions.
• Work collaboratively with health professionals, carers, housing, voluntary organisations and community services.
• Maintain accurate case records, reports and statutory documentation.
• Prepare court reports and attend legal proceedings where required.
• Promote independence, wellbeing, recovery and access to community resources.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, equality, anti-racism and professional practice standards.

Additional Responsibilities (AMHP Only)

• Undertake statutory Mental Health Act assessments.
• Make independent decisions regarding detention, Community Treatment Orders and Guardianship applications.
• Complete assessments in hospitals, community settings, police stations, courts and places of safety.
• Prepare legal documentation, warrants and court reports under the Mental Health Act.
• Prioritise AMHP referrals and provide expert advice on Mental Health Act practice.

Essential Requirements

• Degree in Social Work (DipSW/CQSW or equivalent).
• Registered with Social Work England.
• Experience in Adult Mental Health Social Work within a Local Authority or NHS setting.
• Strong knowledge of the Care Act 2014, Mental Health Act 1983, Mental Capacity Act 2005, DoLS/LPS and Adult Safeguarding.
• Experience undertaking Care Act assessments, risk assessments and safeguarding enquiries.
• Excellent report writing, case management and multidisciplinary working skills.

For AMHP Grade (PO4):

• Qualified Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP).
• Current or recent AMHP warrant to practise.
• Extensive knowledge of Mental Health Act legislation and statutory practice.

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