Sessional Experienced Social Worker

Wrexham County Borough Council; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Generous annual leave up to 32 days

Health & well-being resources

Job summary

The North East Wales Emergency Duty team within Wrexham County Borough Council provides crisis intervention and social care support outside normal hours. Experienced Social Workers and AMHPs coordinate responses across Flintshire, Wrexham and Denbighshire, with strong collaboration with Police, A&E, Ambulance Service and GP practices.

Ideal candidates are experienced in child protection social work, with a creative approach to problem solving and ability to work flexibly in a busy on-call

Qualifications

• Experienced Social Worker required with AMHP experience.
• Desirable to have child protection Social Work background.
• Must be enthusiastic, imaginative and creative in problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate crisis interventions outside office hours.
• Work with Police, A&E, Ambulance Service and GP partners.
• Provide robust support to EDT staff and day teams.
• Cover diverse areas including children and adults at risk.

Skills

Crisis intervention

AMHP

Social Work

Child protection

Teamwork

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

The North East Wales Emergency Duty team is the first point of contact for people in crisis who require the intervention and support of social services outside of normal office hours. Sessional Approved Mental Health Professionals including Sessional Experienced Social Workers in the NEWEDT undertake and co-ordinate crisis interventions, ensuring the best outcome for children and adults until daytime colleagues can take over.

We work closely with other agencies such as the Police, A&E, North Wales Ambulance Service and GP’s. We also take referrals directly from service users and carers. The AMHP’s and Social Workers in the team cover all areas and service user groups, including children and adults at risk, foster placement breakdowns, vulnerable adults in police custody, people experiencing crisis in their mental health, and older people who require services to keep them well and safe.

We require an Experienced Social Worker’s to join an experienced team of EDT staff from various backgrounds. It is highly desirable for you to be an experienced child protection Social Worker. You will need to be enthusiastic, imaginative, and creative in your approach to problem solving. In return you will receive robust support from colleagues and Managers within the Service.

The NEWEDT covers the areas of Flintshire, Wrexham and Denbighshire, so there is the opportunity to work with various demographics, and in both rural and urban settings. The shift pattern offers flexibility - you will be one of four Staff on duty at our busiest times and one of two at the less busy times.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

We operate an interview guarantee scheme for suitably qualified candidates with disabilities committed to Equal Opportunities.

Wrexham Council welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, sexuality, religious belief or age.

About Us

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The County Borough of Wrexham, located in North East Wales, is proud of its Welsh heritage and cultural identity. Over the years it has grown to reflect a population that is multi-religious and multi-ethnic and complements the diversity of our communities.

Centred on the city of Wrexham, which nestles between the Welsh mountains and the Cheshire plains, it’s a location that really can offer you the best of both worlds and we are proud of our city status (awarded in 2022 when we became the seventh city in Wales).

Wrexham County Borough Council is a unitary Council which delivers a wide range of services aimed at improving the lives of Wrexham residents and surrounding communities. We are committed to providing services through collaboration with local and national partners. With a focus on sustainable development, community wellbeing, and improving the lives of Wrexham residents and surrounding communities, Wrexham is a fantastic place to work, live, and learn.

The council is an inclusive employer with a workforce of around 5,500, offering diverse roles, training and development and rewarding career opportunities. Wrexham County Borough Council values innovation, bilingualism in English and Welsh, and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, the council ensures accessible recruitment and support for disabled employees including offering a guaranteed interview (where essential person specification items are met). Additionally, veterans will receive guaranteed interviews under the Armed Forces Covenant if eligibility criteria are met (where essential person specification items are met).

Employee benefits include:

• Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous annual leave up to 32 days
• Family-friendly policies supporting caring and family commitments
• Work-life balance and flexi time (dependent on role)
• Access to Wrexham Reward Scheme with discounts off leading retailers nationally and locally
• Health & well-being resources, for example:
  • Healthy & Wellbeing Champions
  • Employee assistance programme with advice on staying healthy financially, mentally or physically:
    • Counselling (available 24/7, 365 days a year)
    • In-the-moment emotional support (available 24/7, 365 days a year)
    • Option to set health-boosting goals with small, sustainable lifestyle changes
    • Connect health apps to track physical health and meet progress goals
    • Blogs, videos, recipes and more resources providing inspiration and motivation
    • Identify risks of developing leading lifestyle-related diseases with mental health and financial scores
    • Legal, financial and consumer advice
  • Health and wellbeing events and campaigns throughout the year (e.g., November Health Day, Time to Talk Day, Mental Health Awareness Week, Sun Awareness Week, Menopause Week, Financial Health Week)
  • Menopause Café and guidance
  • Unpaid Carer Café and guidance

Our Council Plan (2023–28) sets out our priorities for this period and we deliver these by following the Nolan Values of public life (selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership) as well as our own Corporate Values:

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