Senior Social Worker, Mental Health Services (AMHP) at Birmingham City Council in Birmingham

• Senior Social Worker – Mental Health Services ( AMHP )
• Permanent
• Grade D - £45,091 – £ 53,460

Golden Hello payment - £1,000 + £5,000 per annum; see below for further details and conditions.

Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review

Working 36.5 hours per week

Birmingham City Council Adult Social Care is seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Senior Social Worker (AMHP) to play a key role in delivering outstanding services to adults across Birmingham. Based on the principles of strengths-based practice and the Care Act 2014, this role offers the opportunity to combine complex casework, professional leadership, and staff development to help achieve positive outcomes for citizens.

As a Senior Social Worker (AMHP), you will provide professional expertise and support to social care staff, lead best practice across Adult Social Care, and contribute to the continuous improvement of services. You will work with adults with complex needs, champion safeguarding practice, supervise staff within a designated cluster, and actively support partnership working across agencies.

About the Role

Key responsibilities include:

Consider Mental Health Act 1983 referrals, coordinate and undertake statutory Mental Health Act assessments, provide specialist advice to Adult Social Care, and support the development of trainee AMHPs in practice and university settings as required.

Providing supervision, coaching and professional guidance to staff and students.

Supporting practitioners to deliver statutory duties under the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Mental Health Act 1983.

Leading safeguarding practice and promoting positive outcomes for adults and carers.

Supporting service improvement initiatives and contributing to performance management and quality assurance activities.

Working collaboratively with partner organisations to ensure a joined-up approach to care and support

About You

We are looking for an experienced professional who:

Social Work qualification

AMHP warrant and authorisation 

Demonstrates extensive knowledge of adult social care legislation and professional practice.

Has experience of safeguarding adults and managing complex casework.