Social Worker - Emergency Duty Team

Contract Type: Permanent

Contract Hours: 37 hrs per week (shift work)

Contract Grade: H2, scp 31-35 £34,728.00 – £38,890.00 per annum plus 20% and up to 3 increments possible for AMHP

Closing Date: 10th October at 23:59 pm

SALARY MATCH: Candidates who are recruited from the same or similar role may be eligible for a salary match within the above salary banding.

An opportunity has arisen to join a committed and experienced Emergency Duty Team who provide an out of hours service.

The team provides  an accessible and responsive emergency social work service outside of office hours across Blackpool.

The team provides social work assistance on an emergency basis to a range of vulnerable people, including families where children may be at risk, people with disabilities and/or acute mental health problems (including acting as an Approved Mental Health Practitioner).

Amongst other things your duties will include the following:

To provide social work assistance on an emergency basis to a range of vulnerable people including families where children may be at risk, people with disabilities and/or acute mental health problems (including acting as an Approved Mental Health Practitioner under the Mental Health Act 1983 (2007).

To undertake child protection enquiries and assessments of adults at risk. ~
To undertake swift and thorough assessments of information, circumstances and risk across a range of service areas.
To ensure the most vulnerable and “at risk” people are made safe until the next working day.
To maintain links and develop close working relationships with other partners, particularly with the Police and other emergency services, Community Mental Health Teams, Housing, Social Care, residential  provision and the Youth Offending Service in order to help develop and foster an integrated delivery of service.
To ensure that relevant information is referred on promptly to the appropriate service in order for further assessment to take place or for information sharing purposes.
To attend staff meetings, supervisions, training and AMHP meetings as required.

You will need to be an experienced SWE registered Social Worker and ideally have an AMHP qualification, however Social Workers with experience of dealing with Child Protection matters will also be considered.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a great team.

We welcome applications from AMHPs.

For an informal discussion regarding this opportunity please contact Sarah Morgan  07970828144.

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/vulnerable adults. This post is subject to satisfactory two year reference history, Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, medical clearance, evidence of any essential qualifications and proof of legal working in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.

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