Social Worker - Emergency Duty Team

Stockton-on-tees Borough Council; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading local authority is seeking Emergency Duty Social Workers to work in their Children's Services Department. Candidates must have a professional qualification in social work and be able to handle complex situations. The position requires working a flexible rota, including nights and weekends. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop skills across both Adults and Children services, with competitive salaries ranging from £32,294.90 to £47,181 based on hours and experience.

Benefits

27-32 days of annual leave

Local government pension scheme

SWE registration paid

Free car parking

Access to health and wellbeing services

Leisure and transport discounts

Supportive management

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must hold a relevant professional qualification in social work and be registered with SW England.
• Demonstrable post-qualifying experience in childcare/adult protection.
• Willingness to undertake training for AMHP status if coming from a children's background.

Responsibilities

• Work on a rota basis across 7 days including overnight and high demand times.
• Provide Emergency Duty Social Work Service for children and adults.
• Risk manage complex situations in a multi-agency environment.

Skills

Risk assessment

Crisis intervention

Effective communication

Multi-agency collaboration

Complex situation management

Education

Relevant professional qualification in social work

Job description

Overview

Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where every decision can make a real difference to someone's life? Are you passionate about safeguarding children and vulnerable adults even during the most critical out-of-hours situations? Do you want a role where your expertise in risk assessment and crisis intervention truly matters? You must hold a relevant professional qualification in social work, be registered with SW England and demonstrate substantial and contemporary post qualifying experience in childcare/child protection work, adults/safeguarding adults or hold an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) status under Mental health legislation. If coming from a children or adults background you must be willing to undertake training for your AMHP status. You must be available to work on a rota basis across 7 days including overnight and high demand times. You will bring with you a proven track record of success, be able to effectively communicate in a multi-agency environment and have the ability to risk manage complex situations. A working knowledge of an out of hour's service would be preferable. In addition, you will need drive and enthusiasm to work in this strategically important service at a time of increasing demands, challenges and service developments.

Salary and Hours

• 1 full time post - £45,091 - £47,181
• 1 part time post 26.5 hours - £32,294.90 - £33,791.80

Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to expand your knowledge and experience as this service is generic across both Adults and Children and includes Mental Health Act work. The Children's Services Department within Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council provides an out of hours Emergency Duty Social Work Service, covering evenings, weekends and bank holidays, to all five Tees Valley Local Authorities.

Benefits

• 27-32 days of annual leave (depending on length of service), plus an annual leave purchase scheme.
• Excellent local government pension scheme
• Your SWE registration paid
• Free car parking at the Emergency Duty Team Office.
• Access to free health and wellbeing services
• Leisure discounts
• Bus and train discounts, cycle to work scheme
• Supportive management and leadership
• A wide range of learning and development opportunities