AMHP/ Senior Social worker

At North Lincolnshire Council we are passionately committed to helping people to remain independent and enabling them to live the life they want to live. We are dedicated to prioritising the most vulnerable and keeping people safe, well and connected to their communities.

We have an established AMHP service this works on a Hub/Spoke model. There is a current vacancy in our AMHP Spoke model within the Mental Health and Learning Disabilities service area.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP)/ Senior Social Worker. We offer an attractive on call rate in addition to your salary.

At North Lincolnshire, we recognise the expertise, skills and knowledge of the role and, as such, AMHPs are central to the service and their teams. The AMHP Hub/ spoke model covers 7 days and includes on call AMHP shifts. It is essential that you hold both the Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) qualification and a social work qualification (registered with Social Work England).

Successful candidates will need to demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional development and be able to work autonomously and as a part of supportive and dynamic teams. They will also need to be able to demonstrate excellent problem-solving and negotiation skills along with effective communication, organisational and IT skills.

In return for the skills you will bring, we can offer you:

• A competitive salary
• Attractive pension scheme
• Excellent relocation package
• Flexible and agile working
• A comprehensive induction
• High standard of professional supervision
• Excellent CPD opportunities
• Clear routes and opportunities for career progression
• Generous annual leave entitlement of up to 33 days per annum + bank holidays
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave via pre-tax and NI salary sacrifice

North Lincolnshire is a rural county with picturesque villages and within easy reach of the North East and the East Midlands. The motorway network enables easy access to major cities. Comprehensive information regarding what North Lincolnshire has to offer is available at North Lincolnshire Council www.northlincs.gov.uk

Closing date: 14 June 2026

Please see attached job description and employee specification which you should refer to when completing your application to demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.  

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Hazel Welburn, Principal AMHP on 01724 296432.

Candidates must be able to evidence their right to work in the UK.  Please note the council does not hold a sponsor licence to sponsor people to work in the UK.

As an employer, we promote and safeguard the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from existing and prospective employees or volunteers. Recruitment to this post will follow our safer recruitment procedure which includes us requesting references prior to interview and a DBS check.

As this is a North Lincolnshire Council vacancy please apply by using the link below. Please do not apply for the vacancy through the ‘Apply for Job’ option as your application will not be progressed.

AMHP/ Senior Social worker