Urgent jobs in United Kingdom

Job Title: Qualified Social Worker – Emergency Duty Team
Specialism: Social Worker – Children’s Services
Location: North East Lincolnshire, UK
Salary: £35.00 per hour
Type: Full Time / Part Time, Ongoing

Step into an exciting and rewarding opportunity as a Qualified Social Worker within the Emergency Duty Team (EDT) in North East Lincolnshire. This vital role offers a competitive hourly rate of £35.00 and a flexible working pattern that includes day, evening, and weekend shifts — with every third weekend off to ensure a balanced work‑life rhythm.

This is a role for those who thrive under pressure and are passionate about making a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families. You’ll be part of a dedicated and supportive team, working collaboratively with partner agencies to provide a swift and effective safeguarding response outside normal working hours.

Work-Life Balance: Enjoy every third weekend off to recharge and spend time with family or pursue personal interests, and every 3 weeks workers have a full weekend off.

Hourly Pay: Receive flexible compensation with the opportunity to increase your earnings based on your working hours.

Varied Experience: Broaden your expertise by working across different cases and settings, enhancing your professional versatility.

Collaborative Working: Engage closely with multi‑agency partners, including Police and health services, for holistic child safeguarding.

Supportive Environment: Join a dedicated, passionate team where your contributions are valued, and no two days are the same.

Deliver high-quality social work services to vulnerable children and families, ensuring compliance with statutory and departmental requirements.

Manage a caseload of complex cases, performing assessments, planning, implementing, and reviewing tailored social work interventions.

Conduct urgent assessments and decision‑making in out‑of‑hours situations, ensuring children’s safety and wellbeing at all times.

Work collaboratively with the Integrated Front Door and daytime teams to ensure continuity and effective follow‑up support.

Maintain professional standards in line with Social Work England’s Code of Practice, promoting best practice and ethical conduct.

Record and share accurate information efficiently within the case management system and with partner agencies.

• Mon‑Thurs 5pm, until 8.30am, Friday 4.30pm until 8.30am and Saturday – Sunday evenings 5pm – 8.30am and Saturday and Sunday day time 8.30am – 5pm.

Situated on the stunning Lincolnshire coast, this region combines the best of seaside living with a strong sense of community. North East Lincolnshire offers affordable housing, excellent schools, and beautiful coastal scenery, making it a wonderful place to live, work, and unwind. Whether you’re strolling along the beach or exploring local heritage, it’s a region that truly offers the best of both worlds.

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