EDT Specialist Practitioner #0009F1B91

Semester.co.uk; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Level 3 agency Social Worker who is also an Approved Mental Health Practitioner to join their Emergency Duty Team. The role involves providing emergency social work services to vulnerable individuals across Trafford, ensuring statutory functions are met out of hours. Candidates must have relevant qualifications and experience in mental health cases.

Benefits

Free ongoing training opportunities

Competitive pay rates

In-house payroll with weekly payments

Support from a dedicated team

Qualifications

• Must have EDT experience for mental health cases.
• Professional qualification in social work required.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency social work services outside office hours.
• Ensure statutory functions are met for Adult and Children Social Care.

Skills

Emergency Duty Team

Mental Health

Social Work

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

Please be aware this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP.

Essential Criteria:

1. Degree in Social Work
2. SWE Registration
3. Right to work within the UK

Trafford Council requires a 6-month agency social worker AMHP for out-of-hours and bank holidays.

Candidates should have EDT experience and be able to cover Children's and Adults' mental health cases.

The post will require driving, and it is initially hybrid (office-based then from home).

Job Description:

Trafford Council is looking to recruit an experienced Level 3 agency Social Worker who is also an Approved Mental Health Practitioner to join our Emergency Duty Team. The post holder will provide a responsive, emergency social work service outside of office hours across Trafford. The team offers social work assistance on an emergency basis to vulnerable individuals, including families at risk, people with disabilities, and those with acute mental health issues, acting as an Approved Mental Health Practitioner.

You will join a team of experienced practitioners responsible for ensuring statutory functions are met out of hours for Adult and Children Social Care, including the duties of an Approved Mental Health Practitioner.

You will need to stay updated with relevant regulations, policies, and legislation related to Adult and Children Social Care and the Mental Health Act.

You will have access to a regular AHMP forum.

Requirements:

• A professional qualification in social work
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced DBS/Update service
• References for the last 5 years of employment

Benefits of working with Semester.co.uk:

• Free ongoing training opportunities upon registration
• Competitive pay rates
• In-house payroll with weekly payments and support
• Enhanced DBS completed
• Support and advice from a dedicated, friendly team
• Dedicated and experienced consultant
• Various opportunities in preferred geographical areas

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