Edt Social Worker (Jajf G) (Social and Healthcare Qualified)

TN United Kingdom; Sandbach; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join their Emergency Duty Team in Sandbach. This role involves providing critical support to children, families, and vulnerable adults, ensuring seamless intervention during out-of-hours services. The ideal candidate will be confident and flexible, capable of making informed decisions in a fast-paced environment. With a focus on risk assessment and collaboration with partner agencies, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community. If you are passionate about social work and ready for a challenging yet rewarding role, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Registered Social Worker with significant post-qualifying experience.
• Ability to provide high-level risk assessments in complex cases.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic support and intervention for children and vulnerable adults.
• Carry cases to completion and support staff in complex issues.

Skills

Risk Assessment

Decision Making

Flexibility

Initiative

IT Database Management

Education

Social Work Registration with Social Work England

Approved Mental Health Professional Certification

Tools

IT Databases

Job description

Job Title:

Edt Social Worker (Jajf G) (Social and Healthcare Qualified), Sandbach

Client:

mbi Medical Ltd

Location:

Sandbach, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

12cc59664934

Job Views:

6

Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

The Cheshire East Emergency Duty Team aims to provide the best possible service for children, families, and vulnerable adults across the borough. Working closely with partner agencies and our daytime colleagues, we aim to provide seamless, holistic support and intervention during evenings, nights, weekends, and bank holidays.

As a Social Worker on the team, you will provide a high level of risk assessment in complex cases and carry cases to completion whenever possible.

You need to have the skills to support other staff and professionals in dealing with complex issues and to offer advice when appropriate. You should be confident, flexible, and able to work on your own initiative. The work is fast-paced, and you need to be able to make decisions with confidence.

You will be required to use various IT databases to record your work. Training on relevant systems will be provided.

Please note that to apply for these posts, you must be registered as a Social Worker with Social Work England, be an Approved Mental Health Professional under the Mental Health Act, and have significant post-qualifying experience in a statutory setting.

Attached are the relevant Job Description and Person Specification.