About the Role
We are seeking skilled and resilient Social Workers to join our Emergency Duty Team (EDT), a fast-paced, dynamic service providing urgent social work support outside normal working hours.
This is a unique opportunity to safeguard vulnerable children, adults, and families at times of crisis, ensuring they receive the protection and care they need.
Responsibilities
Provide emergency social work interventions to vulnerable individuals and families, including those at risk of harm, people with disabilities, and individuals experiencing acute mental health crises.
Act as an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) under the Mental Health Act 1983 (2007), where required.
Undertake child protection enquiries and assessments with adults at risk, making immediate and informed decisions to safeguard their welfare.
Complete timely, proportionate assessments, analysing information, circumstances, and presenting risks across a wide range of service areas.
Ensure safety planning, making vulnerable or high‑risk individuals safe until daytime services resume.
Work collaboratively with key partners, including the Police, emergency services, Community Mental Health Teams, Housing, Social Care, residential provisions and the Youth Offending Service to deliver a coordinated emergency response.
Share information efficiently, ensuring relevant details are passed on to appropriate teams for follow‑up or further assessment.
Attend staff meetings, courts and case conferences when required.
Maintain accurate, up‑to‑date records in line with departmental policies using the appropriate IT systems.
Prepare and present reports to a range of professional forums.
Engage in reflective practice, supervision, and ongoing professional development to maintain high standards of social work practice.
Carry out any additional duties appropriate to the role, as directed by the Senior Practitioner or Service Manager.
Qualifications and Experience
Your approach will reflect our organisational values and behaviours.
You will be committed to learning and continuous improvement, using reflection and professional curiosity to strengthen your practice.
You work collaboratively with colleagues and partner agencies, building strong, effective relationships to deliver high‑quality, person‑centred services during times of crisis.
You will have a strong understanding of key legislation, including: the Children Act 1989 (and awareness of the Children Act 2004), the Mental Health Act 1983 (as amended in 2007), and the Care Act 2014. You will be able to apply this knowledge confidently when making proportionate, evidence‑based decisions.
You remain calm and resilient under pressure, demonstrate sound judgement in challenging situations, and show compassion and respect in all interactions with the people we support.
Additional Information
All applicants must have an enhanced/basic DBS Check with children/adults barred list. Any appointment made to this role will be subject to the appointable candidate being vetted under Greater Manchester Police clearance processes.
A requirement of the vetting process is a minimum of 3 years residency in the UK. You will be required to drive in this role and will need to provide a copy of your driving licence as part of the recruitment process.
You will be required to work on a rota and an unsocial hour’s allowance will be paid.
Benefits
What you'll love about working with us: Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development and work‑life balance.
* Generous Leave: Start with 26 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), with options to carry over or buy extra days.
* Flexible Perks: Discounts on car leasing, cycle to work, home tech, plus family‑friendly policies and hybrid working.
* Invest in your future: Join our generous Local Government Pension Scheme for peace of mind.
* Grow with us: We'll support your development at every stage through leadership programmes like our EPIC Manager, LEAP into leadership and senior leadership.
* Plus, you'll have access to specialist qualifications and personal coaching to unlock your full potential.
* Wellbeing First: Guided wellbeing walks and “Tea and Talk” sessions, and events like World Mental Health and National Fitness Day.
* Connect with us: Connect with colleagues through our staff forums or join our Let’s Talk events to network, share ideas, and hear about the exciting work happening across our council.
* Be Celebrated: For all your hard work, ideas and contributions through our annual Time to Shine event, our cheers for peers’ scheme or through our EPIC Star Awards.
Guaranteed Assessment Scheme
We have made a commitment to improve the employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers, carers, and ex‑military personnel by way of a Guaranteed Assessment Scheme.
Our application form asks you to indicate if you meet any of the criteria within this scheme.
To find out more and if you qualify, please click here. If you apply under this scheme you will need to demonstrate that you meet the essential requirements of the job as set out in the ‘About You’ section of the role profile.
Greater Manchester Continuous Service
We will recognise your previous service with other public sector organisations. If you are joining us from a participating organisation, you can retain valuable service‑related benefits such as annual leave entitlement.
Pre‑Employment Checks
As a minimum we’ll need to verify your right to work in the UK, receive two satisfactory references, and a medical check.
Trafford Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All post holders are subject to pre‑employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check.
Please note: We are not a licensed sponsor and will not be able to support with your work visa.
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