Senior Social Worker

Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) - The Hub

Location: Beckenham
Salary: Up to £50,063 per annum + AMHP uplifts
Additional Benefits:

£2,000 annual retention payment
£2,000 Golden Hello
Lease car scheme
Relocation allowance of up to £8,000 (for eligible candidates)

Ackerman Pierce is currently recruiting for a Senior Social Worker/AMHP to join The Hub in Bromley, a partnership between the London Borough of Bromley and Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust.

This role provides an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary environment, offering direct pathways between primary and secondary mental health care.

The Role:

As a Senior Social Worker in The Hub, you will:

Provide professional supervision to a team of social workers.
Undertake or support complex initial assessments both on-site and in the community.
Act as the Safeguarding Adults Manager (SAM) within the team.
Provide expert advice on the Care Act, safeguarding, and advanced practice.
Work with a small, short-term caseload (up to 12 weeks) supporting residents to remain in primary care.
Participate in a centralised AMHP service on-site at Green Parks House every 5-6 weeks, supported by an experienced AMHP manager.

Desirable but not essential: Practice Educator qualifications (training for PEPS1 and PEPS2 will be provided as part of your professional development).

Requirements:

Social Work Qualification (DipSW, CQSW, or equivalent).
AMHP Qualification.
Current Social Work England registration.
Strong knowledge of the Care Act, safeguarding procedures, and mental health legislation.
Ability to provide leadership and supervision within a professional social work team.

Why Join Us?

This is a transformative time to be part of Adult Social Care at the London Borough of Bromley. We are committed to improving outcomes for residents and empowering our workforce through innovation, professional development, and support.

Benefits include:

Generous Leave: 30 days of annual leave.
Professional Development: Access to training and career pathways, including AMHP and Practice Educator opportunities.
Pension: Participation in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Flexible Benefits: Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, technology, and gym memberships.
Free Parking at Bromley Civic Centre and mileage claims for business trips.
Recognition: Part of the Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust, winner of the 2023 HSJ "Trust of the Year" award.

Contact Us:

Join an exceptional team making a real difference in mental health services. For further details or to apply, contact Callum Parr at Ackerman Pierce on (phone number removed) or

Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a team where your expertise is valued and your growth is supported. Apply now