Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP)/Social Worker

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Social Worker - AMHP REF: 2404

Qualified AMHP (Approved Mental Health Professionals) only

Hybrid Working

PO4: £49,638 pa rising in annual increments to £52.674 pa inc LW.

Welcome Payment- £1000

Market Supplement- £1000

AMHP Retention Allowance- £3000

Permanent and Full Time

About Us:

It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth. To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose,’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were develop for staff by staff; Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.

About the Borough:

Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.

With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.

About the Role and the Team:

Lambeth is a vibrant and diverse borough. The council is committed to work in partnership with its local residents and partner organisations to achieve Equity and Justice. Mental health services in Lambeth continue to transform. Lambeth is one of the first areas in the country to have developed and implemented alliance working and the work continues with the development of the Living Well Network Alliance. The Alliance is a partnership between Certitude, Thames Reach, Lambeth Council, The South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust and The Lambeth NHS Clinical Commissioning Group. The Living Well Network Alliance is responsible for transforming the way that working age adult mental health services are delivered in Lambeth to realise the vision that “Every citizen, whatever their abilities or disabilities, can flourish, contribute to society and lead the life they want to lead”.

Lambeth Centralised AMHP Service is looking for a highly skilled and experienced full time Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP). Candidates must be fully qualified as an AMHP with relevant regulatory body registration and preferably with current experience of working as an AMHP. Successful candidates will be expected to confidently undertake all statutory responsibilities as an AMHP as laid down under the MHA.

Successful candidate will be eligible for AMHP Retention Allowance of £3000 pa, Welcome Payment of £1000 and Market Supplement of £1000 pa after being in service for 6 months.

‘We especially encourage applications from people from the Black, Asian and Multiethnic communities and while the role is open to all applicants, Lambeth will utilise the positive action provisions of the Equality Act 2010 to appoint a candidate from underrepresented groups where there is a choice between two candidates of equal merit.’

For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below:

Job Description and Person Specification

Contact Information:

For an informal discussion about the role, please Krishnakshi Dutt at KDutt1@lambeth.gov.uk

Recruitment Timelines:

Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 24 August 2025.

Benefits:

We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including:

• Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.
• Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Hybrid Working.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service.
• Discounts at local restaurants.
• Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.
• Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.
• Trade Union Membership.

How to Apply:

If you're interest in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application.

In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage. We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV and personal statement.

At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click here.