Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) - Early Intervention in Psychosis Team

• Annual Salary: Up to £50,063 + AMHP uplifts & £2,000 annual retention payment and a £2,000 Golden Hello.
• Location: Orpington, Community Mental Health Team
• Job Type: Full-time

Join the dynamic Early Intervention in Psychosis Team in Orpington, where we are committed to improving the lives of people in the London Borough of Bromley through innovative and supportive social care. This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Social Worker / AMHP to contribute to our service transformation programme and uphold our values of excellence in service delivery.

• Provide assessment and social care support within a multi-disciplinary setting for people with mental health needs and their carers.
• Take a professional lead for AMHP practice within the team and participate in a duty rota.
• Engage in robust assessments using safeguarding procedures, focusing on making safeguarding personal.
• Hold a small caseload concentrating on those with complex care needs.
• Coordinate, participate in, and chair planning meetings, reviews, and case conferences.
• Provide professional supervision to social workers and guidance to junior members of the team.
• Act as a Practice Educator/Assessor for social work students and AMHP trainees.

• Must hold a DipSW, CQSW, or degree in Social Work and be a qualified AMHP.
• Registration with Social Work England is mandatory.
• Demonstrable experience in mental health settings, particularly in early intervention in psychosis.
• Strong understanding of relevant legislation including the Care Act 2014 and the Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007).
• Ability to manage complex caseloads and provide supervision.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• £2,000 annual retention payment and a £2,000 Golden Hello.
• Lease car options.
• 30 days annual leave.
• Participation in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Comprehensive training and career development pathways.
• Free car parking and mileage reimbursement for business trips.
• Relocation Allowance (up to £8,000) for eligible candidates.
• A range of salary sacrifice schemes and local retail discounts.

To apply for this Senior Social Worker / AMHP position, please submit your CV