EDT Social Worker

Guidant Global; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local staffing agency is seeking an experienced EDT Social Worker in the Gloucester area. The role involves providing urgent, out-of-hours support to vulnerable children and adults. Candidates should be flexible, able to cover evening and weekend shifts, and capable of making quick decisions. This position requires working on-site as part of a supportive team. Apply now to be part of a vital team making a difference in the community.

Qualifications

• Experience in children social care, with some knowledge of adults' services.
• Flexible and dynamic, happy to cover evening and weekend shifts.
• Confident in making quick decisions and managing multiple priorities.
• A great team player who can communicate well with various agencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide urgent, out-of-hours support to vulnerable adults, children, and young people.
• Work closely with a small, supportive team of Senior Social Workers.
• Respond quickly and effectively to safeguard those in crisis.
• Collaborate with other agencies working out-of-hours.
• Prioritise cases and make sound decisions in challenging situations.
• Work a rota of 4 weeks on, 2 weeks off (average 37 hours/week).
• Spend some time on-site (this is not a remote role).

Skills

Experienced in children social care

Ability to cover evening and weekend shifts

Quick decision-making

Effective communication

Job description

Overview

EDT Social Worker Needed - Gloucester Area

Hours: Mon-Sat, 37 hours/week. Rate: Up to £41.00/hour (Umbrella)

Were looking for an experienced EDT Social Worker to join our Emergency Duty Team covering Gloucestershire county. Youll mainly focus on children care, but will also support adults when needed. Please note, this role does not include AMHP duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide urgent, out-of-hours support to vulnerable adults, children, and young people

• Work closely with a small, supportive team of Senior Social Workers

• Respond quickly and effectively to safeguard those in crisis

• Collaborate with other agencies working out-of-hours in the voluntary and statutory sectors

• Prioritise cases and make sound decisions in challenging situations

• Work a rota of 4 weeks on, 2 weeks off (average 37 hours/week)

• Spend some time on-site (this is not a remote role)

Qualifications

• Experienced in children social care, with some knowledge of adults' services

• Flexible and dynamic - happy to cover evening and weekend shifts

• Confident in making quick decisions and managing multiple priorities

• A great team player who can communicate well with various agencies

What happens now?

If youre passionate about making a real difference and meet the qualifications outlined above, we would love to hear from you! Apply on below post

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