Social Worker/AMHP

If you are passionate about, committed to achieving positive outcomes, and bring years of experience/qualification requirements, we would love to hear from you.

In this role, you will:

• 1. Carry out responsibilities under mental health legislation and regulations including, where applicable, Approved Mental Health Professional duties. Have effective liaison and working relationships with mental health agencies and service providers. Attend case conferences, case meetings and team meetings as required. Participate in office duty arrangements and on-call arrangements.

• 2. Develop and implement plans aimed at resettling people with severe mental illness

• 3.  Care act assessment/Reviews, Safeguarding, 

• 4.  Care coordination Role mainly on face to face on site five working days.

• 5.  Working collaboratively with other partners

• 6.  Working with families/carers

        

Our Benefits

• Competitive salary  plus allowances if applicable.

• Local Government Pension Scheme membership.

• Generous annual leave: 29 days, rising to 33 with 5+ years’ service, plus bank holidays and 3 additional days at Christmas.

• Flexible and agile working to support work–life balance.

• Staff money-saving schemes (e.g., rent deposit loans, season ticket loans).

• Learning and development opportunities through our Learning Academy, with clear career development and leadership pathways.

Please note: This vacancy is subject to an application cap and may close early once the maximum number of applications has been reached. We therefore encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.

 Tower Hamlets is a truly unique borough at the heart of London – a place where history and innovation sit side by side. From the docks and markets that shaped the East End to the global business hub of Canary Wharf, we are proud to be one of the most dynamic, diverse, and ambitious communities in the UK. We are also one of the fastest growing and youngest boroughs in the country, offering unrivalled opportunities to make a real difference to people’s lives. Our residents are energetic, creative, and resilient, and our council is committed to delivering the best possible services and opportunities for them.

Our award-winning new Town Hall in Whitechapel provides a modern, flexible workplace for our staff, right at the heart of the borough and directly opposite Whitechapel Tube and Elizabeth line station. It is more than just a workplace – it’s a hub for collaboration, innovation and community, designed to bring out the best in our people.

As an employer, we put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do. Our active Employee Network Groups celebrate and champion our workforce, helping to ensure that everyone feels a sense of belonging. Guided by our TOWER values – Together, Open, Willing, Excellent and Respect – we are building a positive, inclusive culture where colleagues can thrive.

At Tower Hamlets Council, you’ll find exciting challenges, supportive colleagues, and the chance to shape one of London’s most important and vibrant places. If you’re looking for a role where you can see the impact of your work every day, then Tower Hamlets is the place for you.