Emergency Duty Team Senior Social Worker + Approved Mental Health Professional

Telford & Wrekin Council; Telford; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is looking for an experienced Senior Social Worker and Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) to join the Emergency Duty Team. This role involves providing emergency services for those at risk, working outside of regular hours, and collaborating with various social care disciplines. The position offers a salary range of £48,226 to £51,356 plus additional allowances, in a friendly and dynamic workplace committed to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Full reimbursement of Social Work England registration fee

Flexible working opportunities

Generous benefits package

Qualifications

• Substantial post-qualification experience required.
• Experience at PO9 level or equivalent.
• Ability to work outside regular hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency social work services for at-risk individuals.
• Address child protection and complex mental health assessments.
• Collaborate with social care disciplines and partner agencies.

Skills

Strong decision-making

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Social Work and AMHP qualification

Registered with Social Work England

Job description

Emergency Duty Team – Experienced Senior Social Worker & Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP)

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Social Worker and Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) to join a dedicated and enthusiastic Emergency Duty Team (EDT).

The role involves providing emergency social work services (statutory & non‑statutory) for adults and children at risk of significant harm, addressing a variety of social care emergencies, including child protection, adult safeguarding, homelessness, and complex mental health assessments where delay until the next working day would be detrimental. The EDT team operates outside of regular office hours, ensuring coverage from 17:00 to 09:00 on weekdays and 24 hours a day on weekends and bank holidays.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide emergency social work services for adults and children at risk of significant harm.
• Address child protection, adult safeguarding, homelessness, and complex mental health assessments.
• Work outside regular office hours (17:00 to 09:00 weekdays; 24h weekends and bank holidays).
• Collaborate with all social care disciplines and partner agencies.

Qualifications

• Social Work and AMHP qualification.
• Substantial post‑qualification experience.
• Registered with Social Work England.
• Experience at PO9 level or equivalent and strong decision‑making, communication and negotiation skills.

About the Council

Join Team Telford – Where People Make the Difference. We’re proud to be the LGC Local Authority of the Year 2025 and dedicated to protecting, caring, and investing in our borough. Our teams are trusted, supported, and empowered to make a real impact.

Salary & Benefits

• Full‑time (37 hours) permanent post.
• Salary £48,226 – £51,356 (including 2 increments for AMHP).
• £4,000 Market Factor plus 15% Out of Hours Allowance.
• Full reimbursement of Social Work England registration fee.
• Friendly, inclusive, and dynamic workplace with competitive pay, generous benefits, flexible working and great development opportunities.
• A culture that celebrates diversity and champions inclusion.

How to Apply

Applicants interested in applying for the role on a job‑share basis are welcome to apply.