Social Worker (AHMP)

We are looking for Discharge Social Workers and Community Social Workers.

Hackney is one of the most dynamic and progressive local authorities in the UK. We are a resilient, vibrant, and creative borough in the heart of London, with strong, diverse communities and a powerful set of shared values.

Over the past twenty years, the Council has built up first-class services, outstanding public infrastructure, and a reputation for excellence, innovation, and ambition. We are leading the way on essential work such as our fight for equity in Hackney with a particular focus on becoming an actively anti-racist borough. But the work doesn’t stop there, we are proactive in our approach to bringing fairness to all aspects of life including gender, neurodiversity and across the poverty divide.

The Integrated Mental Health Service (IMHS) is part of Hackney Council Adult Social Care and works in close collaboration with East London NHS Foundation Trust (ELFT), under Section 75 partnership arrangements. The service aims to ensure residents receiving support from secondary mental health services are provided with coordinated, person-centred support in line with the Care Act 2014.

We are currently recruiting for two Discharge Social Workers and three Community Social Workers to join our newly developed teams. 

These roles offer an exciting opportunity to work within an integrated and multidisciplinary environment focused on recovery, safeguarding, reablement, hospital discharge, and promoting independence for adults with mental health needs across Hackney.

This role requires extensive experience within a mental health setting combined with experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Experience of making full psycho-social assessments and writing reports is also essential for this role. 

You will be Social Work England registered and have a CQSW/DIPSW and AMHP qualification or equivalent. Evidence of continual professional development is also key to this role.

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’re looking for someone with a passion for recovery-focused work and a commitment to Hackney’s core values.

In Hackney, our staff are our greatest asset. You will be supported to thrive and develop your career in one of London’s most diverse boroughs.

Please note, an Enhanced DBS is required.

Experience of working with adults with mental health needs in a health or social care setting. Strong understanding of prevention, reablement, and recovery-focused approaches. Experience of supervising, mentoring, or supporting staff in a team environment. Excellent communication, organisational skills, and the ability to build positive relationships.

A relevant vocational qualification in health or social care is an advantage.

Please indicate if you are AMHP qualified or working towards becoming an AMHP

Key Responsibilities Include:

1.To provide Older people with mental illness and carers presenting to the service with a clear and accurate assessment with the principles of personalisation within The Care Act 2014; to ensure that care and support is person centred and as far as possible, places people in control of their own lives.  In doing so they will carry out assessments of need in accordance with The Care Act, plan and deliver services and review outcomes with the individual, their personal networks and support providers. This will be done through working as part of the multidisciplinary team, interviews, observation and gather information from service users, families and other agencies.   

2.Carry out enquiries under Section 42 of the Care Act 2014 if it believes that an adult is experiencing, or is at risk of experiencing abuse or neglect.  It is vital that Social Workers within Mental Health services possess a high level of knowledge and skills within the safeguarding arena to ensure a high standard of enquiries and investigations. The ability to work with other agencies is also a key skill to ensure that service users receive their desired outcomes under the Making Safeguarding Personal guidance

3.Supporting service users and carers and identifying and utilising strengths and integrated working with other agencies and voluntary sectors to ensure good outcomes which, as far as possible, maintain independence. 

4.Have a good working knowledge of The Care Act, Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act/DOLS and other social care legislation. 

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.

Closing date for applications: 05 July 2026 (22.59)

Interview date: TBC

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