Social Worker (Approved Mental Health Professional) | Full time, Permanent | County Wide

Lancashire County Council

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Lancashire£40K - £46KFull TimeSocial Work

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Lancashire County Council as a Social Worker – Approved Mental Health Professional in United States.

Key Responsibilities

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However, we may consider you if you cannot drive because of a disability.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: £40K - £46K

32 days PTO.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join Lancashire County Council as a Social Worker – Approved Mental Health Professional.

Key Skills

Mental Health ActStatutory interventionsCrisis assessmentSocial care processesCritical thinkingEmpathyResilienceCollaborationCase managementStatutory framework

Requirements

Candidates must be qualified Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHPs) and registered with Social Work England. A valid driving license and business use insurance are required for the role.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Social Worker (Approved Mental Health Professional) | Full time, Permanent | County Wide position at Lancashire County Council includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Social Work — Physician Career Context

This Social Work position at Lancashire County Council is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Compensation Analysis

Lancashire County Council lists compensation for this physician position at $41k to $46k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Lancashire.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
Transparent compensation ($41k–$46k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Mental Health Act, Statutory interventions, Crisis assessment, Social care processes, Critical thinking, Empathy, Resilience, Collaboration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: Conduct statutory mental health assessments and provide support for individuals experiencing mental health crises. Collaborate with internal and external professionals including health, police, and courts to ensure a coordinated response.

Benefits package: Up to 32 Days Annual Leave, 8 Bank Holidays, 2 Additional Statutory Days, Local Authority Pension Scheme, Enhanced Pay for Bank Holiday/Shift Work, Training and Registration Fees Paid, Wellbeing Support Programme, Discounts on Shopping, Entertainment, Gym. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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