Out of Hours AMHP / Social Worker

Tameside Council; Tameside; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Tameside is seeking an experienced Adults Social Worker and Approved Mental Health Professional. The role involves responding to urgent social work and mental health needs, conducting assessments, and providing critical support in emergency situations. Candidates should be passionate about helping individuals in crisis and possess strong crisis management and social care skills. Flexible working hours, training, and a supportive environment are offered for this impactful position.

Qualifications

• A qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.
• An Approved Mental Health Professional ready for the challenges of out-of-hours work.
• Experience in mental health, safeguarding, and emergency intervention.

Responsibilities

• Respond to urgent social work and mental health crises outside normal office hours.
• Conduct Mental Health Act Assessments and manage safeguarding cases with confidence.
• Provide critical Adults Social Care intervention and support.

Skills

Crisis management skills

Mental health

Social care experience

Education

Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration

Approved Mental Health Professional certification

Job description

Contract Type : Permanent

Salary : Grade I. Scale 35 - £46,142 to Scale 39 - £50,269 with a professional bar at SCP 37 £48,226

Hours Per Week : 36 hours

Working Pattern : Flexible rota working evenings, nights, weekends and Bank Holidays

Base Location : Dukinfield Town Hall

Assessment Date : To be arranged

The Role

Join Our Dynamic Out of Hours Team as an Adults Social Worker and Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP)

Are you an experienced and passionate Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) looking for an exciting, fast‑paced role where you can make a real impact when it matters most? Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council is looking for dedicated and skilled professionals to join our Out of Hours team and be at the frontline of critical social work services.

Why Join Us?

Crisis Response with Purpose “Be a vital part of our out‑of‑hours emergency service, making immediate, life‑changing decisions for people in urgent need.”

Varied & Rewarding Work “You’ll handle Mental Health Act Assessments for both adults and children, alongside Adults crisis support, safeguarding, and emergency interventions.”

Collaborate Across Services “Work alongside professionals from multiple disciplines to ensure the best outcomes for vulnerable individuals.”

Continuous Growth & Support “Benefit from regular supervision, training, and career development opportunities in a highly supportive environment.”

About the Role

• Respond to urgent social work and mental health crises outside normal office hours.
• Conduct Mental Health Act Assessments and manage safeguarding cases with confidence.
• Provide critical Adults Social Care intervention and support to individuals facing significant harm or distress.
• Use your assessment, care planning, and case management skills to deliver the best possible outcomes.

About You

• A qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.
• An Approved Mental Health Professional ready for the challenges of out‑of‑hours work.
• Someone with strong crisis management skills and a passion for helping those in need.
• A professional with experience in mental health, safeguarding, and emergency intervention.
• Someone with Adult social care experience.
• A driver with a valid UK licence and access to a vehicle for work use.

Shift Pattern & Benefits

Work on a rotating shift basis, including evenings, nights, weekends, and Bank Holidays.

Competitive salary and excellent career progression opportunities.

A strong, supportive team that values collaboration and expertise.

The chance to work in a fast‑moving, high‑impact role where no two days are the same!

Are you ready to take on this exciting challenge and make a real difference?

About Us

Message from Stephanie Butterworth, Director of Adults Services at Tameside Council.

“I’ve worked here for many years now and I’m proud of the work that we do together, ensuring people in our borough are living a good life.”

“Our vision is one which sees people living well in the place they call home, where they are supported to be a part of their local communities to live long, healthy and fulfilled lives.”

“One way I regularly connect and listen to our workforce is through my monthly staff drop‑in with our Principal Social Worker. This is an opportunity to create dedicated time for staff to share ideas, team updates and network across our services. It’s amazing to hear during sessions that they really value being part of Team Tameside and the opportunities that we bring, so we can make sure that they are part of delivering our ambition for the people we support.”

“Working in Adult Social Care is a rewarding and fulfilling career choice, where you can really make a difference to people’s lives every day. We will support you to develop and fulfil your potential and create space for you to reflect and grow. We are dedicated to breaking barriers, so our workforce is rich with experience and understanding, always building and championing social justice, equity, diversity and inclusion.”

People are always at the heart of everything we do; if our vision sounds like something you want to be part of, we offer a warm welcome to join us here at Team Tameside.

At Tameside, we are committed to ensuring all our Citizens lead long, fulfilling and healthy lives. We are committed to supporting economic growth, providing high quality health and care services, protecting our most vulnerable and creating strong and supportive, self‑sufficient communities.

We recognise that our people drive our success and enable the organisation to deliver on its vision, purpose and priorities, and that our people are our most important resource and asset. Our values underpin our practice and behaviours, and are at the heart of everything we do; and we understand that how we do things is just as important as what we do. We pride ourselves on living by our STRIVE values of Support, Trust, Respect, Integrity, Value Diversity and Engage. Our values underpin our practice and behaviours and are at the heart of everything we do. How we do things are just as important as what we do.

Our employees’ skills, experience and knowledge are essential to our success along with their happiness, wellbeing, commitment, enthusiasm and motivation to be the best they can be.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures.

This post is a designated customer facing role under the fluency duty and requires a specified level of spoken English.

Professional Development Requirements

This post is classified as being in a professional job category. As such the grade for the job has a professional grade development bar which employees can progress through subject to meeting the following criteria :

1. Relevant professional qualification for the job role at Level 6 or above, AND
2. Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in the role, AND
3. Maintained membership of a regulated body where this is a requirement to practice in the role where applicable, AND
4. Professional standards practised to the highest expected level.

If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme, please indicate this within the ‘About You’ or ‘Supporting Statement’ section of your application.

Unfortunately, at this time we are not able to offer sponsorship.

We are committed to developing a culture which respects individuals, appreciates difference and allows everyone regardless of background to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an accredited disability confident employer. Reasonable Adjustments will be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 in relation to the Job Role Criteria.

Our rewards and benefits package can be viewed here

For further information about this role please contact Andy Marshall, Team Manager 0161 342 413