Senior Social Worker - Amhp in Westminster, London

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Senior Social Worker – AMHP, Joint Homelessness Team
Location: Westminster, UK
Salary: £40.58 per hour
Contract Type: Full-time, Ongoing

Transform Lives as a Senior Social Worker in Westminster

Join the dedicated Joint Homelessness Team in the heart of Westminster and play a critical role as a Senior Social Worker and Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP). In this ongoing, full-time locum role, you’ll earn a competitive £40.58 per hour while making a real difference in one of London’s most vibrant and diverse boroughs.

This is a unique opportunity to support some of the city’s most vulnerable individuals through expert social care delivery and compassionate mental health interventions. Your leadership, clinical insight, and AMHP expertise will be invaluable as you guide a passionate and skilled team.

Perks and Benefits

• Locum Flexibility: Enjoy the freedom to shape your work schedule while broadening your experience in a high-impact role.

• Ongoing CPD: Stay sharp with access to training and professional development opportunities to support your growth.

• Supportive Team Environment: Collaborate with forward-thinking professionals in a service that values innovation, diversity, and best practice.

• Network Expansion: Connect with a wide range of professionals across mental health, housing, and social care sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and leadership to social work staff, supporting effective caseload management.

• Ensure high-quality delivery of care in line with statutory responsibilities, including Care Act assessments, personal budgets, and s117 aftercare.

• Act as a Safeguarding Adults Manager (SAM), overseeing the investigation and resolution of safeguarding concerns.

• Maintain a small caseload of complex clinical work, promoting recovery-oriented approaches.

• Fulfil duties as an AMHP, contributing to the central AMHP rota in line with legal and ethical standards.

• Chair and facilitate team meetings, fostering collaborative decision-making.

• Promote positive outcomes for service users through integrated care and multi-agency partnership working.

• Take part in supervision, audits, and service development while maintaining up-to-date professional registration.

Why Westminster?

From world-famous landmarks and historic streets to an incredible mix of cultures and communities, Westminster offers the perfect backdrop for meaningful work. Whether you’re seeking professional growth, a rewarding challenge, or the energy of London life, you’ll find it all here—alongside excellent public transport and plenty of green spaces to recharge in.

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