London, South East England

36 - 36 GBP Per Hour

Adult Services

Contract

Reference 2870

Senior Social Worker / Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP)
(Royal Borough of Greenwich – Health and Adult Services)

Pay Rate: Up to £36 per hour
Hours: 35 hours per week, hybrid working (3 days office-based)
Contract: Locum

About the Role

The Royal Borough of Greenwich is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker / Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) to join its Health and Adult Services on a locum basis.

This role is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the borough’s commitment to high-quality mental health services. You will undertake statutory AMHP duties under the Mental Health Act 1983 (as amended), complete assessments, coordinate care and discharge planning, and work collaboratively with service users, carers, and partner agencies to promote recovery and wellbeing.

You’ll be joining a supportive and forward-thinking team dedicated to delivering compassionate, person-centred mental health care.

With hybrid working (3 days in the office and 2 from home), this post offers a great balance between flexibility and team engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Undertake AMHP assessments and make decisions under the Mental Health Act.
Lead on complex casework and care planning within the Care Act and Mental Capacity Act frameworks.
Promote strengths-based, recovery-focused practice across the service.
Collaborate with health partners, housing, and voluntary sector agencies to deliver holistic support.
Provide professional guidance and support to colleagues across the service.
Maintain accurate and timely case records using Mosaic (Greenwich’s case management system).
Participate in reflective supervision and contribute to service development.

Practice Model & System Used

Greenwich operates a Strengths-Based Practice Model, focusing on enabling individuals to build on their own abilities, networks, and resources to live independently and safely. This approach is embedded across the Health and Adult Services teams and supports genuinely person-centred interventions.

All case management is completed using Mosaic, ensuring effective information sharing and streamlined practice across multi-agency teams.

Requirements

Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.
Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) status (essential).
Significant experience in mental health and adult social care settings.
In-depth knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, and Care Act.
Excellent assessment, decision-making, and communication skills.

Benefits

Competitive locum rate – up to £36 per hour.
Full-time contract – 35 hours per week.
Hybrid working (3 days office-based).
Supportive management and reflective supervision.
Opportunity to work in a respected and progressive London borough.

About Greenwich

The Royal Borough of Greenwich is a vibrant and historic area of South East London, known for its maritime heritage, stunning riverside views, and cultural landmarks such as Greenwich Park, the Royal Observatory, and the Cutty Sark.

With excellent transport links into Central London and the Docklands, Greenwich combines rich history with a modern, community-focused atmosphere. The borough is dedicated to delivering innovative, inclusive, and high-quality social care services — making it a fantastic place to both work and live.