EDT Social Worker

Ealing Council (London Borough of Ealing); London; Remote; GBP 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated social worker for their Emergency Duty Team, covering Ealing and Hounslow. This role offers flexibility and the opportunity to make a significant impact by safeguarding vulnerable individuals during critical situations. The team provides a supportive environment with ample training and development opportunities, ensuring that you can thrive in your role. If you possess AMHP status and are passionate about making a difference, this position could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Current AMHP status and working knowledge of legislation for vulnerable individuals.
• Ability to perform effective interventions in various settings.

Responsibilities

• Respond to urgent social care enquiries for Ealing and Hounslow boroughs.
• Provide emergency out-of-hours social work referrals and interventions.

Skills

Approved Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP)

Communication Skills

Legislation Knowledge

Creative Problem Solving

Education

Social Work Degree

Job description

Join to apply for the EDT Social Worker role at Ealing Council (London Borough of Ealing).

Salary package:
£47,532 - £49,551 pa (inclusive) plus 27% EDT Enhancement on basic salary and AMHP allowance of £2,948 pa.

Application Closing date: 02/06/2025.

Job Description

Home-based covering Ealing and Hounslow.

We are seeking a full-time or part-time social worker for our out-of-hours Emergency Duty Team; hours to be negotiated and flexible.

The Ealing Emergency Duty Team (EDT) requires a social worker with current approved mental health practitioner (AMHP) status to respond to urgent social care enquiries for Ealing and Hounslow boroughs.

The team covers children’s, adults’, and mental health divisions of both Ealing and Hounslow social services. It responds to all emergency out-of-hours social work referrals during evenings, overnight, weekends, and public holidays, where emergency intervention is required to safeguard vulnerable children and adults.

The team is well integrated within Children’s Services with opportunities for training and development. It benefits from managerial support and a collaborative environment with peers and partner teams.

You must have current AMHP status, a working knowledge of legislation for vulnerable children and adults, and the ability to benefit from further training. You should be practiced in effective interventions both face-to-face and remotely. Excellent communication skills and creative, autonomous thinking are essential to achieve positive outcomes.

For an informal discussion, contact Rachel Isidore, Emergency Duty Team manager, at 07866 057 372 or via email: [e-mail].

Ealing Council is committed to equality, diversity, and safeguarding. All applications are assessed on merit, and the post is subject to an enhanced disclosure and barring check.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industry: Government Administration