Make a real difference in one of England's most beautiful counties and help shape brighter futures for those who need it most in Northumberland. At Northumberland County Council, we’re committed to delivering a high-quality service to vulnerable adults and their loved ones across the County and we’re 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.
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 your professional skills in complex ethical and legislative contexts.
What we’re looking for
* Enthusiastic, qualified AMHP’s with a commitment to continuous development.
* Flexibility to work over four days, with hours condensed into a shorter working week.
Required qualifications
* Degree in Social Work & registered with Social Work England.
* AMHP Qualification.
* Valid UK driving licence and ability to use a car for work purposes.
Benefits
* 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of local authority continuous service (pro rata for part-time employees).
* Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme.
* Flexi scheme – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees).
* Free parking in majority of NCC base sites.
* Free electrical car charging at County Hall.
* Equipment provided including mobile phone and laptop.
* Local government discount schemes available to all employees with offers at local businesses along with various national brands.
* Commitment to work/life balance offering flexibility through various schemes including job sharing and flexible working arrangements.
* A range of salary sacrifice schemes are available.
* Staff networks - run by staff, for staff, providing opportunities for peer networking, mutual support, staff development e.g. Apprenticeship, Armed Forces, ASD, Enable (disability), LGBT+, Menopause, Mental Wellbeing and Racial Equality.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.
Alternative application format:
* British Sign Language: northumberlandcc-cs.signvideo.net
* For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss: Text relay service dial 018001 01670 623930.
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