Principal Social Worker – Emergency Duty Team

TN United Kingdom; Northampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled social workers for its Emergency Duty Team in Northampton. This role involves responding to urgent referrals to protect young individuals, requiring AMHP qualifications and a strong background in child protection and mental health. Ideal candidates will demonstrate flexibility in working hours, as the position demands out-of-hours availability. Join a dedicated team that plays a crucial role in safeguarding vulnerable youth during critical times. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have AMHP status and experience in emergency duty teams.
• Strong awareness of child protection and mental health needs is essential.

Responsibilities

• Respond quickly to emergency calls and provide sound advice.
• Follow up on referrals to ensure correct care for young people.

Skills

AMHP status

Child protection awareness

Mental health awareness

Emergency care experience

Flexibility in working hours

Job description

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Principal Social Worker – Emergency Duty Team, Northampton

Client:

mbi Medical Ltd

Location:

Northampton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

16

Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

Job Description:

• PSW required in the ED team at NCT.
• Two experienced social workers with AMHP qualifications are required for the ED team within the children's trust.
• The EDT staff offer out-of-hours services to respond to referrals where council intervention is needed to protect a young person. These cases come to the council in the evenings, overnight, or at weekends, as it would not be safe to delay the referral until the next working day.
• Duty social workers will respond quickly to emergency calls, offer sound advice to those in need, and follow up on referrals to ensure the correct care is provided to the young person.
• Candidates should have AMHP status, a strong awareness of child protection, mental health needs, and emergency care, and should be flexible with their working hours. Out-of-hours work is necessary due to the nature of the role. Ideal candidates will have a background in EDT and experience working within the young people's service as an AMHP or EDT social worker for several years.