Level 2 Social Worker​/AMHP or Experienced Level 1 Social Worker; Part time

Level 2 Social Worker/AMHP or Experienced Level 1 Social Worker (Part time)

Location:

Woolwich, London – Ferryview Health Centre, 27 John Wilson Street, SE18 6PZ
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Job type:
Permanent, 17.5 hours per week.

Provide assessment, treatment and support to individuals experiencing psychosis for the first time. Work autonomously with service users, carers, and families to deliver person‑centred, evidence‑based interventions.

• Use social care knowledge to guide intervention with service users, families, and carers.
• Undertake care act assessments, support planning and reviews under the Care Act 2014.
• Undertake the AMHP role on behalf of the local authority and participate in the Greenwich Central AMHP Team rota (pro‑rata).
• Provide consultation and support on Safeguarding Adults and Children procedures and act as Safeguarding Adults Manager, Enquiry Officer, MARAC Representative and Think Family Champion where appropriate.
• Develop and maintain self‑help, improve problem‑solving and coping capabilities for individuals and families.
• Participate in Section 117 discharge and care planning processes and meetings.
• Promote interagency collaboration with local authority, housing, third‑sector organisations, voluntary agencies and community networks to mobilise resources.
• Complete statutory documentation and reports within required time‑scales.
• Assess needs of groups who are difficult to engage or from excluded groups.
• Undertake mandatory training to maintain social care practice, knowledge and skills.

• 1:1 reflective professional supervision and AMHP post‑assessment supervision.
• Access to an AMHP‑qualified manager and a mentor for first‑year support.
• 18 hours of AMHP approval training each year.
• Structured induction to the Greenwich AMHP service.
• Up to 2 days in each 5‑year period to complete AMHP re‑approval portfolio.
• Opportunity to be involved in practice education of other social workers and AMHPs.
• Access to Social Work, AMHP and Reflective Practice Forums.
• Protected time to meet Social Work England registration requirements.
• Access to the Royal Borough of Greenwich learning portal, training programmes, workshops and events.
• Strong partnership working with local health and third‑sector agencies.

• Registered professional social work qualification.
• Registration with Social Work England.
• Enhanced DBS check.
• Excellent local government pension scheme.
• Generous annual leave: 29 days plus bank holidays.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements with good IT equipment.
• Reduced‑rate gym membership.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Greenwich Card entitlements.
• Travel expenses for business mileage and car parking.

PO2 (Level 1 Social Workers) £42,771 to £45,750 and PO3 £ 45,750 to £49,056 (plus Advanced Mental Health Professional Allowance and a 10% Market Supplement Allowance reviewed annually).

Royal Borough of Greenwich values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this. Applications from all sections of the community are encouraged.