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AMHP Senior Social Worker

Essex County Council • Chelmsford, Essex

Salary

£48k – £58k

Posted

3 November 2026

Work mode

Full-time

Sponsor match

high

Government Authorised Exchange Temporary Worker (A rating)

Role overview

Essex County Council is hiring a AMHP Senior Social Worker in Chelmsford, a full-time social work role advertised as permanent. The advertised salary is £48k – £58k. Essex County Council holds an active licence on the UK Home Office register of sponsors for the Government Authorised Exchange route, which means it can sponsor a visa for this hire if it chooses to.

Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must have a current, unrestricted right to work in the UK. Essex County Council's dedicated Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) Service is undergoing an exciting period of growth and transformation, and we are seeking experienced and motivated professionals to join our dynamic and supportive team. Operating within a countywide hub-and-spoke model, the service plays a critical role in delivering high-quality Ment…

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Visa sponsorship snapshot

Employer: Essex County Council — confirmed licensed sponsor
Visa route: Government Authorised Exchange
Advertised salary: £48k – £58k
How this salary compares: about 91% above the £30,431 median across 1,933 social work roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
Location: Chelmsford, Essex · Full-time
Similar roles nearby: 8 other live social work roles in Chelmsford — browse them
Posted: 3 November 2026
How we verify sponsors: employers are matched against the UK Home Office register of licensed sponsors — read our methodology.

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