Mental Health Social Worker ​/ AMHP – Integrated Mental Health Service

Experienced Qualified Social Workers: PO2 – PO3
AMHPs: PO4

Are you a passionate, experienced Social Worker or Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) looking for a manageable caseload and an environment where your values drive your practice?

The London Borough of Hackney is a progressive, dynamic authority known for innovation and our commitment to social justice. We are actively focused on becoming an anti-racist borough and ensuring fairness across all aspects of life, including neurodiversity and the poverty divide. Join our Integrated Mental Health Service (IMHS), delivered in partnership with East London Foundation Trust (ELFT). This is an exciting time to join as we embed our redesigned pathways and strengthen practice across the service.

The Role: Impact and Autonomy

We have vacancies for Experienced Qualified Social Workers (PO2-PO3) and AMHPs (PO4) who contribute to the rota. You will be trusted to apply your professional expertise and autonomy while being part of a supportive team structure.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Undertaking Care Act assessments, safeguarding enquiries, and reviews.
• Connecting meaningfully with residents and carers using professional curiosity and sound judgement.
• Working collaboratively with health colleagues and partners to provide timely, person-centred care.
• Embedding trauma-informed, strengths-based, and anti-racist practice to help residents achieve outcomes that matter to them.

About You: Essential Criteria

We’re looking for Social Workers and AMHPs passionate about improving outcomes for residents with mental health needs.

You must possess:

A Social Work England recognised qualification and current registration.

A strong understanding of relevant legislation, including the Care Act 2014, Mental Health Act, and Mental Capacity Act.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a flexible, reflective approach to practice.

Please note: These positions are only for currently practicing social workers, as the IMHS is not able to offer the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) in this first year.

What We Offer

We believe our staff are our most outstanding asset. We offer a culture of learning and empowerment, where your decision-making is supported.

Your package includes:

A manageable caseload and flexible working arrangements.

A comprehensive training and development offer, including advanced study, mentoring, and trauma-informed practice.

Financial and wellbeing benefits such as tenancy deposit loans, early access to pay, and discounted gym membership.

As a Council, our most outstanding asset is our staff, who are highly dedicated to serving our residents and committed to our goals as an organisation.

If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below.

We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CV’s.

To proceed with your application, you will need to create an account and submit your application.

As part of the application process, you will need to complete a number of competency based questions. These questions allow you to demonstrate your suitability for the role and provide examples of your skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the job description.

We understand the benefits of using AI in the workplace. However, if you are thinking of using this tool to submit your application, we ask you to think about what value it will add. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.

Prior to applying for a vacancy for a secondment opportunity, please liaise with your line manager and inform them of your interest in applying for the role.

This application process replaces a supporting statement.

Closing date for applications: 23 November 2025 (22:59)

Interview date: January 2026

We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.

Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.

The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available: hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk