Social Worker Advanced Practitioner - Emergency Duty Team (EDT)

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Social Worker Advanced Practitioner - Emergency Duty Team (EDT)
Specialism: Social Worker - Children
Location: Lincolnshire, UK
Salary: £40.00 per hour
Type: Part Time / Full Time (Ongoing)

Social Worker Advanced Practitioner - Children's Emergency Duty Team (EDT) in Lincolnshire, UK, earning £40.00 per hour. This exciting ongoing opportunity places you at the forefront of Children's Services, making critical decisions that safeguard children and young people when urgent intervention is required. Predominantly home-based, with occasional office shifts in Lincoln, this role operates outside normal working hours on a rota basis, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.

If you thrive in fast-paced environments, have strong decision-making skills, and are passionate about protecting vulnerable children, this is a unique opportunity to make a real and lasting impact.

Perks and benefits

• Part Time / Full Time: Choose a working pattern that suits your lifestyle, whether you're seeking flexibility or consistent hours.
• Hourly Pay: Earn an impressive £40.00 per hour, ensuring you're rewarded for your expertise and commitment.
• Professional Development: Gain valuable experience in emergency social work practice, enhancing your safeguarding and crisis intervention skills.
• Work Autonomy: Enjoy a high level of professional responsibility and the opportunity to make impactful decisions when they matter most.
• Collaborative Network: Work alongside experienced professionals across health, police, education, and other partner agencies.
• Home-Based Working: Benefit from predominantly remote working, with only occasional office attendance required.

What you will do

• Respond swiftly to emergency referrals and requests for social care intervention received by the EDT.
• Undertake urgent assessments of children and young people where concerns cannot safely wait until the next working day.
• Assess immediate and potential risks of significant harm, making timely safeguarding decisions and implementing protective measures.
• Ensure the child's voice, wishes, and feelings are central to assessment and decision-making processes.
• Develop safety plans in partnership with children, parents, carers, and relevant professionals.
• Conduct statutory social work interventions in accordance with current legislation, policy, and guidance.
• Initiate Section 47 enquiries and participate in strategy discussions where appropriate.
• Liaise effectively with professionals from health, police, education, and other agencies to coordinate emergency responses.
• Maintain accurate, detailed, and timely case records.
• Ensure all decisions, actions, and recommendations are