Social Worker​/AMHP

Social Worker/AMHP (EDT)

Full Time/Permanent

Grade: PO4

Salary: £51,228pa rising annually to £54,360pa plus:

• 20% enhanced salaryfor out-of-hours work
• Welcome Payment: £1000
• Market Supplement: £1000
• AMHP Allowance: £3000

Join Lambeth’s Emergency Duty Team – Where Professional Impact Meets Work-Life Balance

At Lambeth, we are committed to practice that builds strong relationships, supports positive change for families, and promotes the wellbeing and development of children and adults. We achieve this by working openly and collaboratively with families and partners.

Are you a passionate and resilient Social Worker or AMHP with experience in children’s social work? Are you looking for a role that offers flexibility, autonomy, and the opportunity to make a real difference during out-of-hours emergencies? We are currently recruiting Emergency Duty Team (EDT) Social Workers to join our dynamic and responsive out-of-hours service. This is a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment supporting children, families, and vulnerable adults during evenings, weekends, and bank holidays

If you have vision, creativity, and commitment, can work under pressure, and are looking for a new challenge that makes a positive difference, we would love to hear from you.

The Out of Hours Social Work Team is responsible for responding to all social care emergencies and statutory duties outside normal office hours. The role involves:

• Conducting initial assessments of presenting situations
• Establishing safe and viable solutions pending follow-up by daytime services
• Undertaking Mental Health Act Assessments under the Mental Health Act

Applicants must be Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHPs).

This is an exciting opportunity to join Lambeth’s Emergency Duty Team (EDT), which provides a statutory out-of-hours emergency response to children, young people, and families where immediate intervention is required. The team plays a pivotal role in safeguarding and supporting our most vulnerable residents.

As an experienced and qualified Social Worker, you will:

• Have a broad and detailed knowledge of statutory functions of Social Care and Health Services (including legislation, policy, and procedures)
• Triage and prioritise incoming work, ensuring appropriate responses in line with policy and professional judgment
• Work with complex situations requiring robust risk assessments, crisis intervention, and decision‑making
• Act as the single point of contact for social care services for children, adults, young people, and mental health out of hours

• AMHP-qualified Social Workers with experience in children’s safeguarding
• Strong decision‑making skills and the ability to work independently
• Commitment to delivering high‑quality, person‑centred interventions
• Ability to provide a service to individuals and families in social crisis requiring immediate or urgent response (Service operates 5pm–9am weekdays, and 24 hours on weekends and bank holidays)
• Deliver effective and responsive services in emergency situations in line with statutory legislation and guidance, including:
  Children Act 1989, Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, London Safeguarding Procedures, Concordat on Children in Custody 2017
• Be conversant with the Mental Health Act, Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and other relevant legislation for adults
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, ability to work autonomously, and respond swiftly to emergencies
• Be confident working with a diverse range of agencies and teams
• Have strong IT skills

For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification below:

JD and Person Specification

• Flexible shift patterns designed to support your work‑life balance
• Remote working, with access to office space when needed
• Supportive management and regular supervision
• A high‑impact role during critical hours
• Ongoing professional development and training

For more information about the role, please contact:
Gabriella Anderson -

• Fantastic, modern working environment in the award‑winning Lambeth Town Hall and Civic Centre…