Job Description

The closing date has been extended to 21/12/2025

This role requires the postholder to be AMHP qualified

About the role:

This is a senior practitioner position within Powys County Council's Emergency Duty Team (EDT), requiring dual qualification as an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) and experience in Child Safeguarding. The postholder provides statutory emergency social work services out of hours to children and adults across Powys.

About you:

Deliver emergency social work services outside normal office hours, including safeguarding investigations, Mental Health Act assessments, and crisis interventions for children and adults.


Prioritise referrals based on risk and need, often making independent decisions without direct line management support.


Provide advice and support to residents and external agencies, and attend meetings or court hearings as required.


Maintain accurate records, uphold quality assurance, and liaise with other statutory and voluntary agencies.


Cover for colleagues at short notice and during bank holidays.


If you wish to discuss the role further before applying for the position, please contact:


recruitment@powys.gov.uk


This role requires the post holder to be AMHP qualified.


Service: Adult Social Care


Salary: Grade 13 Point 37 to Point 39 48,226 to 50,269 per annum pro rata 24.99 to 26.05 per hour


Please note that at this point, Powys County Council is not accepting applicants who require a Skilled Worker visa as a prerequisite to a right to work in the UK. Applicants should ensure they have the right to work in the UK before applying for a vacancy.

What we offer

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We will train you and develop your skills
Flexible Working
Guaranteed defined benefit Pension Scheme
Learning and Development
Lease Car Scheme
Competitive Pay
A Great Place to Live
Powys County Council Reward Scheme
Health and Well Being
Salary Sacrifice Benefits