Social Worker​/AMHP

Social Worker/AMHP (3 Posts)

Grade: PO4

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

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

Job Description

Full Time/Permanent. This role is part of the Emergency Duty Team (EDT) where you will work out-of-hours to provide a statutory emergency response to children, young people and families. You will operate in a fast-paced environment supporting children, families and vulnerable adults during evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial assessments of presenting situations.
• Establish safe and viable solutions pending follow-up by daytime services.
• Undertake Mental Health Act assessments.
• Triage and prioritise incoming work, ensuring appropriate responses.
• 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.

Qualifications & Requirements

• AMHP-qualified Social Workers with experience in children’s safeguarding.
• Strong decision-making skills and ability to work independently.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred interventions.
• Provide 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.

What We Offer

• Flexible shift patterns designed to support 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.

Benefits

• Modern working environment in award‑winning Lambeth Town Hall and Civic Centre buildings.
• Competitive salaries.
• Up to 35 days annual leave, dependent upon continuous service.
• Proximity to London Underground and excellent transport links.
• Hybrid/Flexible working.
• Cycle to Work Scheme (including City Bike Hire scheme).
• Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme.

Contact Information

Gabriella Anderson –

We are a Stonewall diversity champion; a Living Wage Employer and we guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. Please  for a full list of our accreditations.

Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). For further information about the DBS visit  Candidates will also be required to undertake a Cifas check from the Fraud Prevention organisation. Further information can be found here Cifas.

How To Apply

Interested? Click the apply button and complete an online application and upload your Supporting Statement clearly evidencing how you meet the criteria.

Closing date
: 17th January 2026 at midnight

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