Senior Social Worker Uk Visa Sponsorship

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Social Worker / Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP)
Location: EDT Office, Becklin Centre / Hybrid (WFH available)
Salary: PO1 £41,511 – £44,711 per annum, plus 20% unsocial hours allowance on all hours worked, 4 additional increments for AMHP practice, and car user allowance (pro rata for part-time).
Hours: 37 hours (full-time) or 18.5 hours (part-time)
Contract: Permanent
Job Reference: REQ002314
Date Posted: 13 June 2025

About the Role

We are looking for dedicated Senior Social Workers/AMHPs to join our Adults Emergency Duty Team (EDT) in Leeds. This is a unique opportunity to play a vital role in delivering out-of-hours social work and AMHP services, working evenings, nights, weekends, and bank holidays.

The EDT is central to Leeds’ Mental Health Unit, co-located with NHS colleagues in an acute inpatient hospital. Together, we ensure the Council meets its statutory obligations while delivering holistic, person-centred care. You’ll respond to safeguarding and care management emergencies, and complete Mental Health Act assessments across a range of settings, including the Section 136 suite for both adults and children.

This is a highly supportive environment, with access to on-call senior managers, structured systems, and an active EDT backup group chat where AMHPs share advice and support.

About You

To apply, you must be:

• A qualified Social Worker with a degree or equivalent
• Registered with Social Work England
• An Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP)
• Committed to teamwork within a multi-disciplinary environment

What We Offer

Working with Leeds City Council means being part of one of the region’s largest and most diverse employers, with over 14,000 staff. We are committed to developing talent and supporting career growth.

You will benefit from:

• A competitive salary plus unsocial hours enhancements and AMHP increments
• Generous annual leave plus bank holidays
• Membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with employer contributions
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements (service-dependent)
• Ongoing career development and training opportunities
• Access to a wide range of staff benefits and wellbeing support

Additional Information

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check against the Adults’ and/or Children’s barred lists, as appropriate.

We actively welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including women, carers, veterans, LGBT+, disabled, ethnically diverse, and care-experienced individuals.

Right to Work in the UK

This post is based in the UK. Under Home Office guidance, you must be able to evidence your right to work before starting. This can be as a UK or Irish citizen, through the EU Settlement Scheme, or with another eligible work visa.

If you require sponsorship, you must meet the criteria under the Skilled Worker visa route. Typically, this requires a salary of at least £38,700 per year (or meeting one of the other eligibility thresholds). Please ensure you check your eligibility before applying. For more details, visit the UK Government Skilled Worker visa guidance

Contact Us

If you would like an informal chat about the role, please contact:
Blessing Chinemelu, Team Manager – blessing.chinemelu@leeds.gov.uk