Social Worker/AMHP (2 Posts)
Emergency Duty Team (EDT), Children’s Social Care
PO4: £49,638 pa rising in annual increments to £52674 pa incl. LW, plus 20% for out of hours and an additional and £3000 AMHP allowance
Full Time / Permanent
We are looking for Social Workers who are Approved Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP) and have experience in Children Social Care.
At Lambeth, our practice is rooted in building strong relationships, supporting meaningful change for families, and promoting the wellbeing and development of both children and adults. We believe this is best achieved through open, collaborative work with families and children.
The Out of Hours Social Work Team responds to all social services emergencies and statutory duties that arise outside of standard office hours. The team conducts initial assessments of presenting situations and implements safe, practical solutions until daytime services can follow up. This includes undertaking Mental Health Act Assessments under the Mental Health Act.
An Emergency Duty Social Worker (EDSW) is a specialized professional who responds to urgent or crisis situations outside of normal working hours—typically evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays working on a rota basis.
These social workers provide critical, immediate support to individuals or families facing emergencies involving child protection, adult safeguarding, mental health crises, domestic violence, or other urgent welfare issues.
Are you a qualified social worker looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference in crisis situations then join our Emergency Duty Team to provide vital support and protection to vulnerable children and adults outside of normal working hours. The service operates from 5pm to 9am on weekdays, and 24 hours on weekends and bank holidays.
Key Responsibilities:
The Role
As a qualified experienced Social Worker, you will have a broad and detailed knowledge of all statutory functions of Social Care and Health Services (including legislation, policy, and procedures). Whilst on duty you will triage and prioritise incoming work ensuring that the appropriate response is made in line with policy and procedure and using your professional judgement. Working with complex situations that require thorough and robust risk assessments, crisis intervention and decision-making. The core focus of this role is to be the single point of contact for the social care service for children, adults, young people, and mental health, out of hours.
About You
To provide a service to individuals and families in social crisis which requires an immediate and/or urgent response, using social work methods, models and tools. The service is operated from 5pm until 9am, and 24 hours on weekends and bank holidays.
The role requires an experience Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) and Children Social worker.
Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.
With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment. The Civic Centre is just a short walk from the main underground and train station.
“Lambeth – a borough with social and climate justice at its heart. By harnessing the power and pride of our people and partnerships, we will proactively tackle inequalities so that children and young people can have the best start in life and so everyone can feel safe and thrive in a place of opportunity.”
In Lambeth, we offer our social workers: