AMHP Social Worker - Oldham
Please note that only Social Work England Registered Social Workers with Right to Work in the UK will be considered for this role, please do not apply if you are not a SWE Registered Social Worker who has the Right to Work in the UK.
Caritas Recruitment is supporting Oldham Council to recruit a permanent AMHP Social Worker (Grade 8) within Adult Services. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified and warranted AMHP to join a supportive local authority working with complex mental health cases.
Location
Maple House, Hamilton Street, Oldham, OL4 1DB
Salary
£41,511 - £45,718
About the Role
As an AMHP Social Worker, you will manage a complex and challenging caseload, carrying out assessments, developing and reviewing Care & Support Plans, and ensuring high-quality practice in line with statutory duties.
Key responsibilities include:
Undertaking complex assessments and formulating care and support plansCarrying out statutory AMHP duties, including crisis interventions and legal decision-makingManaging safeguarding concerns and assessing riskWorking closely with multi-agency partners including NHS, police, and legal professionalsPreparing reports for court, panels, and reviewsSupporting and mentoring less experienced staffMaintaining accurate and up-to-date records in line with legislation About You
To be successful in this role, you must have:
A recognised Social Work qualificationSocial Work England registrationAMHP qualification (must be warranted)Experience working with complex, high-risk cases in adult/mental health servicesStrong assessment, decision-making, and report-writing skillsAbility to work effectively within multi-disciplinary teams What's on OfferCompetitive Grade 8 salaryOpportunity to work within a supportive and experienced teamAccess to ongoing training and professional developmentExposure to varied and meaningful complex caseworkStrong management support and supervisionWhy Oldham?
Oldham offers a rewarding environment for experienced AMHPs who are passionate about making a difference in people's lives. You will be part of a service committed to delivering high-quality interventions and continuously improving outcomes for vulnerable adults.
For more information on this role or for a discussion about Social Work opportunities across England and Wales please contact Gemma at Caritas Recruitment -
[email protected] / 0 7 3 8 4 5 2 5 2 8 7
Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
