Community Social Worker - Approved Mental Health Practitioner

Salary: £40,777 - £45,091 with an additional market pay supplement of £3000 per annum

We are currently seeking an experienced AMHP who is motivated by crisis work, statutory practice, and multi‑agency collaboration, this is an exciting opportunity for an individual who shares our values and commitment, to join our team. You will be working within a supportive, multidisciplinary environment including Social Workers, CPNs, Psychologists, OTs, Consultants, and wider health and social care colleagues. Our teams are committed to delivering high standards of practice, strong professional leadership, and a positive, values‑driven culture.

As an AMHP, you will:

• Coordinate and undertake MHA assessments, acting as a Single Point of Access on the rota, and ensuring all statutory requirements are met. Explore alternatives to detention, working collaboratively with CRHT, primary care, housing, inpatient services and social care colleagues.
• Prepare and complete statutory reports, including Social Circumstances Reports, Tribunal and Hospital Managers’ reports.
• Contribute to the management of complex cases, including s117 aftercare, displacement of nearest relatives, legal statements for Court, and Ministry of Justice responsibilities where required.
• Promote strengths‑based, recovery‑focused, least restrictive options, always working in partnership with individuals, carers and professionals.
• Maintain high‑quality electronic and written records in line with statutory and organisational requirements.

We are seeking a skilled and committed Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) to join our well‑established and high-performing Community Mental Health Teams. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced AMHP who is motivated by crisis work, statutory practice, and multi‑agency collaboration. As an AMHP in NPT, you will play a pivotal role in the delivery of safe, lawful and person‑centred Mental Health Act (MHA) interventions

Do you have:

• Substantial experience working within a mental health setting and confidence operating in high‑risk, fast‑moving environments.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983, the MHA Code of Practice, Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010, Social Services & Well‑being (Wales) Act 2014, MCA and DoLS.
• Ability to apply legal reasoning, prepare statutory documentation, and provide clear, defensible professional judgements.
• Strong analytical, decision‑making and communication skills, with the ability to work with complexity, competing demands and sensitive situations.
• A positive, “can‑do” attitude, adaptability, and a commitment to professional integrity, equality, diversity and high‑quality public service.
• Registration as a Social Worker with Social Care Wales and current AMHP approval.

We are committed to supporting you to thrive in this specialist role. You will receive:

• A structured and welcoming induction with strong managerial and peer support.
• Regular reflective supervision, peer supervision and access to bi‑monthly AMHP forums.
• A comprehensive training programme, mentoring and opportunities to develop both practice and leadership skills.
• Access to a strong multi‑agency network, excellent partnership working, and a supportive organisational culture aligned to the values of Customer Focus, Collaboration, Care, Respect and a Can‑Do attitude.
• Opportunities for involvement in service development, quality improvement, and shaping AMHP practice across the authority.

We believe in rewarding and recognising our colleagues’ efforts and achievements. We also believe that there’s life at work and life outside of work. We want everyone to be healthy and happy and have the financial resources and support they need.

Choose to work for us and you’ll be rewarded with a range of attractive benefits and support to help you live your best life.

• Hybrid working (in some roles) and flexible working schemes to improve your work life balance
• Benefit from a competitive employee package with a remarkable 22.4% employer pension contribution
• Enjoy a holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years’ service (not forgetting the additional 8 bank holidays too)
• Access discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure
• Utilise the cycle to work scheme with up to 40% off bikes and cycling equipment
• Purchase a new car through Tusker salary sacrifice scheme
• Enjoy exclusive discounts at local and national retailers with the Smart Spend app through our staff wellbeing group.

If you would like to start a rewarding career with a company that values and invests in its employees and you have the necessary experience and qualifications, this could be your dream job, and we would love to hear from you. For more information and to apply please visit Jobs - NPT Council

DBS requirements:

This post is subject to an enhanced with both adult & child barred list DBS disclosure

Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our schools/employees are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people/vulnerable adults and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing. The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.

Welsh Language Requirements:

Welsh Language skills are not required.

Additional Information:

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans. In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council. Please note that applicants must meet all the essential criteria, as shown in the person specification, to qualify for a guaranteed interview. If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you. Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you have been made redundant.