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🥝 Social Worker (Approved Mental Health Practitioner) | Mental Health Service | Preston

Lancashire County Council | lancashire, United-Kingdom | Posted June 29, 2026

Job Description

Salary: £36,363 - £46,142

Permanent Social Worker (AMHP) – AMPH Team, Adult Social Care – Living Better Lives in Lancashire.

This is an incredibly exciting time to join our service as we launch the new strengths‑based vision for Adult Social Care. By embedding innovative practice, we aim to make a real difference to the lives of people in our communities. We are looking for a Social Worker who is an Approved Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP) to support us in delivering this vision and helping people achieve what matters to them, living independently in a place they call home.

The role

As a Social Worker (AMHP) on the Mental Health team you will lead on Mental Health Act assessments, make safe, lawful decisions to support people in mental health crisis, promote recovery, protect rights and deliver person‑centred support at times of greatest need.

Working flexible shift patterns starting in the afternoon and ending at night, includi...

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