Social Worker - Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP)
Make a real difference in one of Englands most beautiful counties and help shape brighter futures for those who need it most in Northumberland. At Northumberland County Council, we are committed to delivering a high-quality service to vulnerable adults and their loved ones across the County and are looking for professionals who share our vision.
This is a dedicated AMHP role with manageable caseloads, clear assessment pathways, and a rota designed to support wellbeing and professional sustainability.
This is your chance to join a forward-thinking organisation that values collaboration and is committed to delivering high-quality support and better outcomes for the people we work with.
For this position you must have the following:
* Degree in Social Work & registered with Social Work England.
* AMHP Qualification.
* Valid UK driving licence and ability to use a car for work purposes.
Main duties of the job
About the role:
At Northumberland County Council, we take pride in our dedicated employees who are passionate about improving the lives of adults in our communities, ensuring they feel safe, healthy, happy, and independent. Our dedicated AMHP team is led by a single point of contact for all daytime Mental Health Act assessments across the county, ensuring consistency and collaboration.
What makes this role unique?
* Follow patients through their full journey, from hospital admission to discharge and reintegration into the community.
* Work four days per week, including one 8.00am–8.00pm shift.
* Carry a small, focused inpatient caseload to maintain quality and continuity of care.
* Apply professional skills in complex ethical and legislative contexts.
What we’re looking for:
* Enthusiastic, qualified AMHPs with a commitment to continuous development.
* Flexibility to work four days per week.
Additional benefits of working for Northumberland
We provide a wide range of career development opportunities, including specialist workshops, structured pathways, and the option to undertake specialist accredited training such as Practice Educator qualifications.
Benefits
* 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of continuous local authority service (pro rata for part-time employees).
* Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme.
* Flexi scheme up to 2 days flexible leave per month (pro rata for part-time employees).
* Free parking at most NCC base sites.
* Free electrical car charging at County Hall.
* Equipment provided, including mobile phone and laptop.
* Local government discount schemes with offers at local businesses and national brands.
* Commitment to work/life balance with flexibility through job sharing and flexible working arrangements.
* Range of salary sacrifice schemes are available.
* Staff networks run by staff, for staff, providing opportunities for peer networking, support, and development in various areas.
Person Specification
* Degree in Social Work & registered with Social Work England.
* AMHP Qualification.
* Successfully completed the UK Skills for Care ASYE programme.
* Valid UK driving licence and ability to use a car for work purposes.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure and Barring Service check to verify no previous criminal convictions.
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