Social Worker, Children and Adults (AMHP Trainee)
Full time/Permanent
P04: £51,228 pa rising in annual increments to £54,360pa incl. LW
About Us:
Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.
It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth.
With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.
Please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.
About the Team:
Lambeth's Emergency Duty Team (EDT) is a dynamic and highly regarded out-of-hours service providing emergency social work and mental health responses across Children's Services, Adult Social Care, and the Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) service. Operating evenings, weekends, and bank holidays, the team works at the frontline of crisis intervention, safeguarding vulnerable residents and responding to urgent situations when daytime services are unavailable.
Our practitioners are experienced, resilient, and committed to delivering high-quality services in complex and often fast-paced environments. Team members benefit from a supportive management structure, regular reflective supervision, and strong peer support, enabling staff to develop confidence in autonomous decision-making while working collaboratively with key partners, including health services, police, hospitals, and community organisations.
A particular strength of the service is its commitment to professional development. For Social Workers who aspire to become Approved Mental Health Professionals, EDT offers exposure to a wide range of mental health crises, safeguarding concerns, and multi-agency decision-making, providing excellent preparation for future AMHP training. We actively encourage career progression and are committed to supporting suitably experienced Social Workers to undertake AMHP training, helping them develop the specialist skills, knowledge, and confidence required for this rewarding role.
Working within EDT provides a unique opportunity to broaden your expertise across children's, adults', and mental health services while making a meaningful difference to people experiencing crisis. The varied nature of the work allows practitioners to develop a strong foundation in risk assessment, crisis intervention, safeguarding, and partnership working, enhancing both their professional competence and career prospects.
Despite the fast-paced nature of the service, we place a strong emphasis on staff wellbeing, reflective practice, peer support, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Team members benefit from flexible working arrangements, regular management support, and opportunities for continuous learning and development.
Joining Lambeth EDT means becoming part of a service that is committed to innovation, continuous improvement, and delivering high-quality emergency social work services to the community. If you are looking for a role that combines autonomy, variety, professional growth, and a clear pathway towards AMHP training and qualification, Lambeth EDT offers an exceptional environment in which to build your career.
About the Role:
This is a permanent post within EDT as a Children’s and Adult’s qualified social worker, with the opportunity to develop your knowledge, skills and experience in relation to mental health work in respect of children and adults, to progress to an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) following successful completion of the AMHP training.
How to Apply:
To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence how you meet the shortlisting criteria on the personal specification marked “A” for application :
JD and Person Specification
We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.
Recruitment Timelines:
Advert close date: 11:59pm on the 2 nd of August 2026
Shortlisting: Week commencing 3 rd of August 2026.
Interviews: Week commencing on 17 th of August 2026.
Please click here to view: Lambeth Staff Benefits
Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information about the DBS can be found at www.homeoffice.gov.uk/agencies-public-bodies/dbs
You will be required to undertake a Cifas check. Further information about Cifas can be found here Cifas
Contact Information:
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Musu Kabia on 07511 867189or via email: [email protected]
At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click here .
