Advanced Practitioner - Emergency Duty Team, Bury
Client: Bury Council
Location: Bury, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: cbb24490e662
Job Views: 7
Posted: 19.08.2025
Expiry Date: 03.10.2025
Job Description:
The EDT provides emergency responses to adults, children, and individuals with mental health issues, including assessments under the MHA for Bury & Rochdale Local Authorities.
We seek an experienced practitioner with at least 2 years post-qualifying experience in children's social care and adults social care, and who is an AMHP.
The EDT operates remotely with a base in Bury as needed.
This is a 33.5-hour position based on a 9-week rolling rota, covering 7 days a week, 24 hours at weekends and bank holidays.
Employee Benefits include:
* Reimbursement of the annual £90 Social Work England registration fees (conditions apply)
* Pay increases aligned with professional development
* Opportunities to develop specialized skills
* Innovative training and development
* Supportive teams and environment
* High-standard professional supervision
* Local Government Pension Scheme
* Work/life balance policies
* 26 days annual leave, rising to 31 after 5 years, plus holiday over Christmas and options to buy additional days
* Employee discount schemes, cycle to work, and car lease schemes
* Employee Assistance Programme including free counseling, financial, and legal advice
Join Team Bury for an exciting package. We offer quick application responses and regular interview days.
Our Values:
We listen through monthly Voice of the Workforce meetings to improve practice and working conditions.
We promote work-life balance so social workers can relax, spend time with loved ones, and perform their best.
Contact:
For an informal chat, contact Neil Dudley or Tanam Shad at 0161 253 6606.
About Bury:
The Council is committed to safeguarding and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful candidates may need to undergo a DBS check. Please ensure your application covers your full employment history, noting reasons for any gaps, and provide references for the past ten years.
As a Corporate Parent, consider the welfare of care-experienced young people, promoting their life chances and rights.
Benefits of working for Bury Council:
Visit A good employer | greater jobs for details. We support agile working where appropriate and are committed to equality, guaranteeing interviews for disabled people, care leavers, armed forces personnel, and carers if criteria are met.
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