Senior Practitioner (Social Work) / Approved Mental Health Professional
| Posting date: | 22 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £40,001.00 to £50,000.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Grade 9 (SCP 37 - 41) £48,226 - £52, 413 (Plus 2 x Increments for AMHP Status) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 January 2026 |
| Location: | Sunderland, SR1 3AA |
| Company: | Sunderland City Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 290170 |
Summary
Sunderland City Council are seeking aandnbsp;Senior Social Workerandnbsp;/andnbsp;AMHP toandnbsp;join ourandnbsp;dedicated 24/7 AMHP team. An experienced AMHP you will have in depth knowledge of the Mental Health Act and Code of Practiceandnbsp;and be dedicated to being the best AMHP you can be. You will have demonstrable leadership skills and the ability to inspire and motivate those around you to deliver outstanding AMHP practice. As a flexible team player you will be committed to support the delivery of a 24/7/365 service includingandnbsp;coveringandnbsp;out of hoursandnbsp;shiftsandnbsp;as necessary.andnbsp;
In return you will be supported by an experienced AMHP team manager andandnbsp;a service manager who is also a practicing AMHP. We have a good working relationship with partnerandnbsp;agenciesandnbsp;and a key part of your role will be to sustain and further develop these alongside the wider AMHP team. Sunderland City Council recognise that being an AMHP is a complex and challenging role and strive to ensure that our AMHPs are supported toandnbsp;maintainandnbsp;their wellbeingandnbsp;andandnbsp;maintainandnbsp;a healthy work / life balance.andnbsp;
For more information and an informal discussion please contact Stewart Graham, Team Manager on 07917 271379
This post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Applications should be made on-line at northeastjobs.org.uk/sunderlandcitycouncil. For further assistance contact Customer Enabling Services by email: jobs@sunderland.gov.uk
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Please note that CVs are not accepted.
Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered online with North East Jobs, including your invitation to any online assessment you are required to undertake and your invite to interview if you are short-listed. Please check your email inbox after the closing date for notifications as you may not be notified by any other means. Please remember to check your junk mail items.
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In return you will be supported by an experienced AMHP team manager andandnbsp;a service manager who is also a practicing AMHP. We have a good working relationship with partnerandnbsp;agenciesandnbsp;and a key part of your role will be to sustain and further develop these alongside the wider AMHP team. Sunderland City Council recognise that being an AMHP is a complex and challenging role and strive to ensure that our AMHPs are supported toandnbsp;maintainandnbsp;their wellbeingandnbsp;andandnbsp;maintainandnbsp;a healthy work / life balance.andnbsp;
For more information and an informal discussion please contact Stewart Graham, Team Manager on 07917 271379
This post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Applications should be made on-line at northeastjobs.org.uk/sunderlandcitycouncil. For further assistance contact Customer Enabling Services by email: jobs@sunderland.gov.uk
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Please note that CVs are not accepted.
Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered online with North East Jobs, including your invitation to any online assessment you are required to undertake and your invite to interview if you are short-listed. Please check your email inbox after the closing date for notifications as you may not be notified by any other means. Please remember to check your junk mail items.
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