Out of Hours Social Worker / Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP)

South Tyneside Council; Hebburn; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Hebburn is seeking a qualified Social Worker for their Out of Hours Service. The successful candidate will have experience in Child Protection and Adult Mental Health. The role offers competitive pay, professional development, and a supportive team environment. Please note that visa sponsorship is not available.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Post qualifying experience in Child Protection work and/or Adult Mental Health is essential.
• Must be willing to apply for AMHP training if not already qualified.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Join a motivated team in generic social work.
• Provide support and develop professional skills.
• Ensure safeguarding and welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

Skills

Child Protection work

Adult Mental Health

Teamwork

Education

Qualified Social Worker

Job description

Out of Hours Social Worker / AMHP (Out of Hours Service, Clarendon, Hebburn) £50,269 pa (Inclusive of Retention Payments, subject to Review March 2028). A 15% Shift Allowance for out of hours working is attached to this post.

100% of Social Workers reported they would recommend working for South Tyneside to a friend (Local Government Associate Social Work Health Check survey, 2021)

There is currently an exciting opportunity for a qualified Social Worker to join the Out of Hours Service in South Tyneside. We are looking for a Social Work Professional who has post qualifying experience in the fields of Child Protection work and/or Adult Mental Health.

You would join a highly experienced and motivated team in generic social work and would be offered good support and opportunities for professional development.

• For an experienced suitable candidate who is appointable and doesn’t have an AMHP qualification, the candidate would be expected to apply and begin the Approved Mental Health Professional training through Northumbria University in September 2026, which will be funded by the Local Authority. Failure to do so or achieve Approved Mental Health Professional Status may result in the termination of contract or possible redeployment (if an appropriate position was available).
• Salary would be that of an Experienced Social Worker £47,181 pa (Inclusive of Retention Payments, subject to Review March 2028) + 15 % Shift Allowance for out of hours working until Approved Mental Health Professional Status achieved.

We offer an excellent benefits package and further information is available here - www.southtyneside.gov.uk/workinghere

South Tyneside Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks.

We do not currently offer skilled worker visa sponsorship.

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Closing date: Noon, Thursday 23 October 2025

Interviews will take place on 4 November 2025