Social Worker - AMHP

Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea as a Social Worker, where you'll support adults facing mental health challenges. In this role, you will conduct assessments, develop personalized support plans, and work collaboratively with various professionals to ensure the well-being of residents. You'll be part of a supportive team, benefiting from training opportunities and a commitment to your professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Travel pass

AMHP retention bonus

Access to training and development

Qualifications

• Experience working with adults with mental health needs.
• Ability to apply legislation like the Care Act and Mental Health Act.
• Willingness to train as an AMHP.

Responsibilities

• Carry out assessments under the Care Act.
• Develop personalized support plans for clients.
• Safeguard and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Crisis Management

Education

Qualified Social Worker

Registered with Social Work England

Job description

Job Description

Help adults live safely and independently – and support better mental health across our borough

At the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, we’re here to support people through some of life’s most difficult moments. As a Social Worker, you’ll be part of a close-knit, supportive team helping adults manage serious mental health challenges and access the care they need to live well.

Job Description

Help adults live safely and independently – and support better mental health across our borough

At the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, we’re here to support people through some of life’s most difficult moments. As a Social Worker, you’ll be part of a close-knit, supportive team helping adults manage serious mental health challenges and access the care they need to live well.

Working Style

You’ll be based in the Borough for four days a week, and working from home one day, playing a key role in serving the local community. Whether you’re working on the frontline or behind the scenes, you’ll be part of a dedicated team making a real difference to residents’ lives. You will be co-located with the health team, and spend time in the Town hall and other sites. You will bring a social work perspective to discussions and provide support and knowledge.

What You’ll Be Doing

This is a role where you’ll make a real difference. You’ll carry out assessments under the Care Act and other key legislation, working with people and their carers to develop clear, personalised support plans – including personal budgets and crisis responses when needed. You’ll also support carers through their own assessments, making sure their needs are recognised too.

You’ll play a key role in safeguarding – sometimes leading on enquiries – and always keeping detailed records to make sure information is accurate and up to date.

You’ll be working closely with a range of professionals, from health teams to voluntary services, and you’ll have regular supervision to reflect on your work and keep growing in your practice.

For further details, please review the Job Description and Person Specification

What You’ll Bring

You’ll be a qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England, and ideally already an AMHP – or willing to train to become one.

You’ll have experience working with adults with mental health needs, ideally in diverse communities, and feel confident applying legislation like the Care Act, Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act. You’ll also be someone who can stay calm under pressure, manage complex situations, and communicate clearly with service users, families, and professionals alike.

Most of all, you’ll bring empathy, professionalism and a belief that everyone deserves to be treated with dignity, whatever their circumstances.

Why join us

You’ll be part of a friendly, experienced team that looks out for one another and values learning. Based in a well-resourced part of the borough, you’ll have access to great training, secondments, and the chance to develop into senior roles or specialist areas.

We offer a competitive salary, travel pass, and an AMHP retention bonus for those on the rota. Whether you’re newly qualified or experienced, you’ll be supported to grow and do your best work.

About Us

Kensington and Chelsea is home to diverse communities, thriving businesses and unique local places. Everything we do is focused on supporting our residents, strengthening our approach and creating a fairer borough.

As a competent and caring Council, we take pride in our work every day, ensuring our services are delivered with care and competence. We listen to our residents, act with integrity and work together to build a borough that is greener, safer and fairer for all.

In this role, you’ll be part of that – helping people facing mental health challenges feel heard, supported and better able to live the lives they choose.

Interview Details And Role Requirements

Interviews will be held on 12th June 2025

DBS required - Enhanced Adults and Children's, including Barred List

Ready to join us?

We’re all in – are you? If you share our values and have the skills to contribute, we’d love to hear from you.

Please apply online explaining how you meet the requirements set out in the person specification and job description.

We reserve the right to extend or close this vacancy early without warning subject to the volume of suitable applicants.

We are committed to promoting equality and respecting diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We are a Disability Confident Employer – committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.

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