Social Worker AMHP

Dyddiad hysbysebu:	04 Chwefror 2026
Cyflog:	Heb ei nodi
Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog:	Competitive
Oriau:	Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau:	06 Mawrth 2026
Lleoliad:	Bolton, BL3 2RR
Cwmni:	inploi
Math o swydd:	Parhaol
Cyfeirnod swydd:	75783029

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Grade: H scp27 £38,220 to scp31 £41,771
Grade: I scp 31 £41,771 to scp35 £46,142 (AMHP)
Both roles attract an additional allowance for essential car user.
Contract: Permanent 37hrs per week.

Role specifics: DipSW/CQSW/CSS/AMHP qualification or equivalent. AMHP must evidence relevant training and overall compliance with AMHP (approval) Regulations 2008 (including reapproval at least every 5 years).
Applicants Must be over 18 years, be registered with SWE and hold a full UK driving licence.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

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The Role
Do you have the passion, expertise, and drive to participate in the future of adult social work practice and support Bolton’s Adult Social Care Vision?

Bolton Adult Social Care Vision
“We all want to live in the place we call home; with the people and things we love.
In communities where we look out for one another doing things that matter to us”
(Adopted from Social Care Futures)

We are seeking a passionate and skilled Social Worker to join our Mental Health team in Bolton. You will work collaboratively with health and social care colleagues to review assessments, support plans, placements, and carer assessments under the Care Act 2014, including section 117 aftercare under the Mental Health Act.

The role involves ensuring high-quality, needs-led, outcome-focused care, identifying safeguarding concerns, and applying the correct legal frameworks under the Mental Capacity Act. We offer manageable caseloads, reflective supervision, and professional development opportunities.

You’ll play a key role in reducing inequalities and stigma, supporting people with severe mental illness within a strengths-based model.
AMHP qualification is desirable, or you can work toward this through our development programme. Join us to make a real difference and benefit from strong professional leadership and learning support.

About You
We’re seeking a qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England, with experience in adult social care and mental health. You’ll be a creative thinker with a passion for evidence-informed practice, collaboration, and promoting equality and diversity.

Strong skills in reviewing care needs, identifying unmet needs, and ensuring appropriate use of resources are essential. You should be able to address provider quality issues and work effectively with health partners and wider council services to achieve positive outcomes. Knowledge of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and related legislation is required.

AMHP qualification is desirable, or you can work toward this through our development programme. You’ll be a motivated team player committed to improving services for adults with severe mental illness, supported by professional guidance, supervision, and opportunities for development

About Us
This is your opportunity to join us at an exciting time as we have strong ambitions for the borough.

Bolton is a great place to work. We are a welcoming organisation that wants to contribute to a place where people feel active, connected and prosperous. We are passionate about improving the outcomes and experience of Bolton people. We want Bolton to be a vibrant place built on strong cohesive communities, successful businesses and healthy, engaged residents.

As an employer we want to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment, by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits, including discounts and exclusive gym membership prices and salary sacrifice schemes. In addition, we offer a generous annual leave allowance, flexible work opportunities, access to a Pension Scheme, as well as a range of employee wellbeing and support services.

Our Values are really important to us, read all about them below, along with all our great staff benefits, the job description/person specification for the role and the important legal bits, and our Top Tips too.

Ready to apply? Then please click Apply and upload your anonymised CV and supporting statement discussing your relevant skills and experience and explain how you believe they make you a strong fit for this role.

Within Greater Manchester, local authorities have made a commitment to improve the employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers, carers, and ex-military personnel. Please see greater.jobs for further information before you apply.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS with check of relevant barred list is therefore required for this post.

This post is a designated customer facing role under the fluency duty and requires a specified level of spoken English as per the person specification.

This organisation has signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment. That means we will recognise your continuous or ‘unbroken’ service in any Greater Manchester local authority or NHS organisation that has signed the commitment, Transport for Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service or Greater Manchester Combined Authority, giving you access to our service-related benefits. Please see the home page of greater.jobs for more information.

For more information about working for Bolton Council, please see greater.jobs; for advice and support with your application, contact recruitment@bolton.gov.uk

Supporting Documents

↗ Documents for DBS
↗ Documents for Right to Work
↗ Privacy Notice
↗ Our Values & Behaviours
↗ Staff Benefits
↗ Top Tips
↗ Job Description & Person Specification

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