Adult Social Worker – Mental Health – Lambeth

Liquid Personnel; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Adult Social Worker with expertise in mental health. In this hybrid role, you will undertake statutory responsibilities as an Approved Mental Health Professional, conducting assessments and ensuring the rights of individuals are protected. You will work closely with a supportive team, providing high-quality integrated services to those in need. This position offers competitive pay rates and the opportunity to make a significant impact in the community. Join a forward-thinking organization that values your expertise and provides a range of benefits to support your career development.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Competitive pay rates

Supportive team and manager

Free DBS and compliance service

Access to exclusive social work training

Dedicated consultant

Refer a Friend bonus

Find your own job bonus

Qualifications

• Fully qualified as an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and reviews under the Mental Health Act (MHA).
• Liaise with external agencies to coordinate mental health responses.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Mental Health Act Knowledge

Assessment Skills

Education

Social Work England Registration

Approved Mental Health Professional Qualification

Job description

Job Title: Adult Social Worker – Mental Health – Lambeth
Location: Lambeth (Hybrid)
Pay Rate: £43 per hour

About the Role:

Liquid Personnel is recruiting highly skilled Approved Mental Health Professionals for the Centralised Day Time AMHP service on a temporary basis.

What will your responsibilities be?

In this role, you will be expected to confidently undertake all statutory responsibilities as an AMHP as laid down under the Mental Health Act (MHA) in the Centralised Day Time AMHP service. You will assess individuals who may need to be detained under the MHA, ensuring their rights are protected, and provide high-quality, integrated services. Your duties include conducting assessments, reviews, and planned interventions, participating in the AMHP duty rota, maintaining accurate records, providing expert advice, and liaising with external agencies to coordinate responses to mental health crises, ensuring the safety and well-being of individuals in need of support.

Benefits:

• Hybrid working
• Competitive pay rates
• Supportive team and manager

Essential requirements:

• Social Work England registration.
• Be eligible to work in the UK.
• Hold a full UK driving license.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fully qualified as an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP).
• Preferably with current or recent experience of working as an AMHP.
• Confidently undertake all statutory responsibilities as an AMHP as laid down under the Mental Health Act (MHA).

Why Liquid Personnel?

• New ‘Faster Pay’ service getting you paid more quickly.
• Twice weekly payroll.
• Free DBS and compliance service.
• Access to exclusive roles that aren’t available from other agencies.
• Free access to Liquid’s exclusive social work training and CPD portal.
• Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge.
• Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK.
• “Refer a Friend” bonus – get £500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place.*
• “Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us.*

Liquid Personnel is an equal opportunities employer. Liquid Personnel Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. * Terms and conditions apply to our bonus schemes.