Overview
Join to apply for the Mental Health Social Workers - Level 2/3 role at Enfield Council.
Reference Number: PEO-002248
Advert closing date: 23/11/2025
Department: People • Location: Various Locations • Contract type: Permanent • Hours Per Week: 36 • Division: Mental Health Services
Salary: SW Level2/3 SP27-37 £41,133 - £51,138 (see notes on AMHP increment and market supplement below)
Contract End Date: N/A • Interview Date: Not specified
Job Description
COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SOCIAL WORKERS/AMHPs - Level 2/3 (Full time salary up to £55,672). The salary quoted above is inclusive of additional increments paid once registered with Enfield to practice as an Approved Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP).
The Level 2/3 Social Worker starting salary without or until AMHP registered with Enfield is £41,133 - £51,138. The salary range once registered as an AMHP with Enfield is £45,750 - £53,172. In addition, AMHP responsibilities currently qualify for a market factor supplement of £2,500 (reviewed annually).
Enfield Integrated Mental Health Service seeks experienced Mental Health Social Workers & AMHP practitioners to fill vacancies in our fully integrated multidisciplinary Community Mental Health Team’s and centralised AMHP Service. The role provides opportunities to contribute to service development, transformation, and to influence and shape practice for social workers and AMHPs through Practice Education/AYSE Programs.
The AMHP role covers work with both children and adults and is varied and wide-ranging. The AMHP plays a vital role in safeguarding and supporting our most vulnerable residents. We seek imaginative and dynamic social work practitioners motivated to contribute to the transformation of mental health social care, using person-centred assessments, strengths-based and enabling principles, with a focus on prevention, recovery, wellbeing and dignity outcomes.
Enfield prides itself on a supportive work culture with strong relationships across partner organisations and a management team that provides autonomy to deliver high-quality services to vulnerable service users and their families. There is an emphasis on meaningful MDT working, professional peer support, supervision, and ongoing professional development.
Salary notes: The salary quoted is based on full-time hours per annum.
Please note: The salary quoted includes increments paid once registered with Enfield to practice as an AMHP.
Responsibilities and Requirements (selected)
The post holder will:
* Provide community mental health social work and AMHP practice as part of an integrated MDT in Community Mental Health Teams and AMHP service.
* Demonstrate person-centred assessment skills, utilise strengths-based and enabling principles, and coordinate care planning with prevention, recovery, wellbeing and dignity outcomes.
* Collaborate with service users, carers and families, and contribute to service development and transformation.
* Support practice education and professional development for students and colleagues.
Qualifications and experience: Relevant professional qualification in social work and eligibility for registration; AMHP status or progression towards AMHP registration is highlighted in the salary structure.
Benefits and Working Environment
* An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
* Up to 31 days annual leave plus eight public holidays and an extra day off at Christmas.
* Hybrid working options where applicable.
* Interest-free season ticket loan and career development opportunities.
* Employee Assistance Programme and health/ leisure discounts.
Enfield is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Other information • We reserve the right to close the vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received. We encourage you to apply promptly.
How to apply • For more information about the role, contact Debbie Morgan, Head of MH Services – 07903 970387 or Lucy Omezi Community Rehab Team Manager/Head of Service – 07580 881049. For accessibility issues, contact Cinzia Percival at cinzia.percival@enfield.gov.uk.
We do not display applicants’ names on shortlisting. Ensure you address the essential and desirable criteria in your application/CV.
Why it’s great to work for Enfield Council
* An excellent LGPS pension.
* Up to 31 days annual leave, eight public holidays, and an extra day off at Christmas.
* Hybrid working and various learning opportunities.
* Additional benefits: season ticket loan, health and wellbeing discounts.
Notes • If you have previously applied within the past 6 months, a second application will not be considered.
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