Senior AMHP Social Worker – Lead Mental Health Act Practice

Company: Essex County Council
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Location: Colchester
Job Description:

Essex County Council is seeking an AMHP Senior Social Worker to lead complex Mental Health Act assessments and provide expert guidance within a countywide hub-and-spoke model. You will coordinate multi-agency referrals, support AMHP colleagues, and travel across Essex to deliver timely, high-quality assessments.

The role involves supervision, policy-aligned decision-making, and ensuring least-restrictive, lawful interventions under the Mental Health Act 1983.

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Posted: November 4th, 2026