Description
The job itself
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Children's Emergency Duty Team (CEDT) as a casual sessional Advanced Social Work Practitioner. This role involves providing vital support to vulnerable children and their families outside of normal office hours, responding to emergency social care situations out of hours. The CEDT plays a critical role in ensuring the immediate protection and safeguarding of children and young people who have experienced or are at risk of harm and providing support to families in crisis.
Why Join Us?
1. Impactful Work: Be at the forefront of safeguarding, ensuring children receive the right support at the right time.
2. Supportive Environment: Work within a highly visible service that is well-regarded within the Council and the Safeguarding Children's Partnership.
3. Professional Growth: Benefit from our solid foundation of practice standards, quality assurance frameworks, and the Workforce Academy, which support consistent, high-quality social work practice.
We are seeking experienced and qualified social workers who are registered with Social Work England and currently working at, or have experience of working at, an Advanced Practitioner level. A strong understanding of childcare legislation is essential, along with a proactive, reflective, and collaborative approach to practice.
Key Requirements:
4. Recognised qualification in Social Work
5. Registration with Social Work England
6. Experience at Advanced Social Work Practitioner level
7. In-depth knowledge of childcare legislation and statutory guidance
8. Ability to work independently and make sound decisions under pressure
9. Commitment to delivering high-quality, evidence-based interventions
10. Full driving licence and access to a vehicle
11. This post is subject to suitable references and an enhanced DBS check
Our Practice Model - Stronger Together
"You can, I can, We can"
Our bespoke practice model, Stronger Together, is rooted in our values and commitment to building strong, collaborative relationships with children, families, and communities. While we continue to use Signs of Safety as our core framework, our approach is broader - strengths-based, solution-focused, and relational.
This model ensures consistency across teams, creating a shared language and understanding of how we work together to achieve the best outcomes for children and families.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact during critical moments in a child's life. If you are a dynamic and compassionate practitioner who thrives in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you.
This vacancy is only open to internal applicants.