Casual – EDT AMHP
Team: Emergency Duty Team.
Job Family: Supporting – CBG11+2
Salary: £22.45 per hour – £24.03 per hour plus holiday entitlement
Hours: 0 hours – Casual when required by the service
Location: Priory House, Monks Walk, Chicksands, SG17 5TQ
Contract type: Fixed – Casual
Closing Date: Rolling Advert to the 12th April 2026 – applications will be reviewed on a regular basis
Interview Date: Interviews will be arranged as required
About the role:
An exciting opportunity has arisen with the Emergency Duty Team to support the service as a Casual AMHP. This role is to cover annual leave, training or any unexpected absences from the service and will involve working as a casual AMHP.
The Emergency Duty Team (EDT) provides an emergency social work service out of hours; the service is hosted by Central Bedfordshire Council (CBC) and provides a service to Bedford Borough Council (BBC) and Luton Borough Council (LBC). EDT respond to all emergency social care and Mental Health Act Assessments that arise out of hours, and which cannot be left until the next working day. EDT will act to ensure the immediate protection and safeguarding of children, young people, and adults who are at risk of harm. All work is undertaken within the relevant legislative framework.
As a Casual AMHP role the service provides a retain rate for the shift and you will have responsibility for undertaking Mental Health Act Assessments out of hours.
Succeed, and you will be part of a varied and dedicated team where flexibility and commitment go a long way. At Central Bedfordshire Council, we’re passionate about having a workforce that reflects our community. It’s why we’re committed to creating equal opportunities, so that we always embrace diversity.
Essential requirments for the role:
- Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to your own transport.
- Degree in Social Work or equivalent
- Registration with Social Work England or equivalent approved roles
- Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) qualification
Our Offer
We have a number of rewards and benefits available to our staff, to view these please visit our Rewards and Benefits page
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You will be expected to demonstrate how you meet the key accountabilities and competencies in this Recruitment Pack.
Our Competency Framework and Qualification Guidance are to be read in conjunction with our Recruitment Pack.
For an informal discussion about this position, please contact: Natalie Oatham at natalie.oatham@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
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Safeguarding:
Central Bedfordshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees, volunteers and contractors to share this commitment. This post is subject to the disclosure of criminal records.
Our National Careers Service team offer a free weekly workshop covering CV writing and how to complete the statement sections of the Central Bedfordshire Council online application form. This MS Teams workshop is open to anyone from the UK and lasts around 1.5 hours. Please book your place here.
More information about this service can be found here: Support getting into work or learning | Central Bedfordshire Council
