Mental Health Social Worker (AMHP qualified)

Blackburn with Darwen Council; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

Job summary

Blackburn with Darwen Council is seeking an experienced mental health social worker (AMHP qualified) to join the Adult Social Care Mental Health Team at Daisyfield Mill, Appleby Street, Blackburn, BB1 3BL.

The role involves conducting Mental Health Act assessments, Care Act 2014 social care assessments, and managing a community caseload within a busy multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Must be an AMHP qualified social worker.
• Registered with Social Work England.
• Hold a clean driving licence and access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Undertake Mental Health Act assessments as part of the locality rota.
• Complete Care Act 2014 social care assessments and MCA 2005 enquiries.
• Manage a community caseload and work within a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

AMHP

Social Worker (registered)

Driving licence

Autonomous worker

Education

AMHP qualification

Social Work degree (SW England registered)

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Terms and Conditions: Full time, 37 hours per week

Department: Adults & Health

Interview Date: W/C 7th December 2026

Plus additional AMHP market supplement of £2,000 per year

We encourage candidates to complete their application using their own words and experiences. While AI tools may be used for support, applications should accurately reflect your individual skills, knowledge, and suitability for the role.

Blackburn with Darwen have an exciting opportunity for an experienced mental health social worker based within Adult Social Care Mental Health Team at Daisyfield Mill, Appleby Street, Blackburn, BB1 3BL. You will be part of a co-located team working with people with severe and enduring mental health conditions in the Blackburn with Darwen area. The post requires you to be an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) qualified and you will be on the locality rota, undertaking Mental Health Act assessments as part of your role, alongside managing a community case load.

The role involves completion of social care assessments under the Care Act 2014, as well as Section 42 enquiries and assessments under the Mental Capacity Act 2005. It Is a demanding job within a busy service, no two days are the same but we’ve got a really supportive team and strong multidisciplinary working practices in place.

What do we need from you?

• Genuine interest and passion in working with people from a strengths-based approach with a willingness to support people’s independence, resilience and ability to make informed choices for themselves about their mental health and well-being.
• Relevant mental health and social care experience.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team ensuring the best outcomes for residents of Blackburn with Darwen.
• We are keen to attract BIA and Practice Educators also and recognise the specialist skills, expertise and legal knowledge you bring to the team.
• You will have experience of working with people of varying care & support needs and be able to implement the Care Act 2014; completing high quality assessments and care and support plans.
• You will manage a realistic caseload using job planning and be able to prioritise your work dependent on need and risk and at all times be flexible and responsive to the people you support and your colleagues.
• You will need to be registered as a Social Worker with Social Work England (or be close to if a final year social work student).
• You will need to be a qualified AMHP.
• You will also need a clean driving licence and access to a car.

Through the direct actions of social care staff, our objective is to ensure Blackburn with Darwen citizens requiring services and support receive the following outcomes for themselves wherever possible:

• To live a healthy, safe life and to be in control of their care needs.
• To be an active member of their community.
• To live in their own home, which they manage.
• To have a private family life including meaningful adult relationships.
• To be treated with dignity and respect.
• To have their own money and to choose how to spend it.

In return we will provide you with:

• Professional and timely supervision.
• Peer support from a well-established and experienced team.
• Focus on well-being.
• Opportunity to embrace new technologies and work outside of the box.
• Hybrid Working.
• Being proud to work in a top performing Local Authority.

Salary will be negotiable based on skills and experience.

Closing date for applications is 29 th November 2026.

For more information or an informal chat about the role please ask to speak to

Lisa Ireland (Service Manager); Elliot Skorupa (Team Manager) or Abu Kholwadia (Team Manager) and we will be very happy to answer any questions you may have. Tel [phone].

We have recently been through a period of restructure and change and sought feedback from our staff who described the team as welcoming, friendly, diverse, supportive, respectful and happy. Staff told us that the team is a really good place to work, where they enjoyed their role, with supportive colleagues and great managers.