Derby City Council | Locum | Up to £40 per hour
Social Worker / AMHP – Adult Mental Health
Integrated Working | Strengths-Based Approach | Derby

Derby City Council is seeking a Qualified Social Worker / Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) to join their Adult Mental Health Service. This is an opportunity to work within a service that places customers and carers at the heart of assessment and support planning, using preventative, strengths-based, and asset-based approaches.

You will work closely with partner agencies to provide a fully integrated approach to support delivery. Ideally, you will have experience working with adults experiencing severe mental ill health and within a multidisciplinary environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake high-quality, person-centred assessments
• Apply preventative and strengths-based approaches to support planning
• Work collaboratively with health and social care professionals to deliver integrated care
• Carry out AMHP duties where applicable
• Support adults with severe mental ill health to achieve better outcomes
• Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive case records

Essential Requirements:

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England
• AMHP qualification (preferred)
• Experience of working with adults with severe mental ill health
• Strong assessment, communication, and partnership working skills
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Full UK driving licence and access to own transport (reasonable adjustments considered under the Equality Act 2010)

Additional Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate up to £40, depending on experience
• Opportunity to work within a collaborative, supportive team environment

To find out more or apply, contact Ellis Russell at Sheldon Phillips:
📞 07519 750074
📧 erussell@sheldon-phillips.com

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