Social Worker – Emergency Duty Team (EDT)
Step into the fast-paced and highly rewarding world of emergency social work as a Locum Social Worker within Enfield’s Emergency Duty Team (EDT). This ongoing opportunity offers full-time or part-time hours, giving you the flexibility to shape your work-life balance while taking on the challenge of supporting children, families, and vulnerable adults in crisis.
Perks and Benefits
Flexible Hours: Choose full-time or part-time shifts that work around your lifestyle.
Variety of Cases: No two days are the same – you’ll be challenged with diverse and meaningful work.
Professional Growth: Build expertise in crisis management and safeguarding, enhancing your long-term career prospects.
Competitive Pay: Benefit from a competitive hourly rate that recognises your vital role.
Supportive Team: Work alongside skilled professionals who value collaboration and reflective practice.
Purpose of the Role
You will provide an emergency, out-of-hours social work service, responding to urgent safeguarding concerns and delivering timely interventions to keep children and vulnerable adults safe. This role requires independence, resilience, and the ability to make proportionate, defensible decisions under pressure while working closely with partner agencies.
What You Will Do
Crisis Response & Safeguarding
Respond to out-of-hours contacts involving children at risk of significant harm, vulnerable adults, and urgent mental health crises.
Undertake rapid risk assessments and implement immediate protective actions.
Arrange emergency accommodation, initiate child protection plans, or coordinate Mental Health Act assessments (if AMHP qualified).
Casework & Decision-Making
Work independently, making sound professional judgments in high-pressure situations.
Record all decisions and actions accurately and ensure smooth handover to daytime services.
Multi-Agency Working
Liaise with police, health services, housing, and other partners to coordinate emergency interventions.
Attend strategy meetings, legal planning sessions, or emergency court hearings when required.
Professional Practice
Maintain Social Work England registration and keep your practice knowledge current.
Engage in regular supervision and reflective practice.
Person Specification
Qualifications:
Recognised Social Work qualification (BA/MA Social Work, DipSW, CQSW).
Social Work England registration.
AMHP qualification desirable (or willingness to work toward one).
Experience:
Significant post-qualification experience in statutory social work, ideally including duty or crisis work.
Strong understanding of the Children Act 1989/2004, Care Act 2014, Mental Health Act 1983, and Mental Capacity Act 2005.
Skills:
Excellent crisis management and risk assessment ability.
Strong communication and decision-making skills.
Resilience and ability to thrive in high-pressure, fast-paced situations.
Why Enfield?
Enfield is a lively and diverse London borough with excellent amenities, transport links, and green spaces. Whether you prefer quiet parks or a bustling community atmosphere, Enfield offers a great quality of life alongside professional opportunities.
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Ready to take on one of social work’s most challenging and rewarding roles? Apply today and become a vital part of Enfield’s Emergency Duty Team.
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