Emergency Duty Team Social Worker
Job description
Temporary unti the 31st August 2026
Grade 10 £45,091 to £49,282 per annum (plus market pay supplement of £3,000 per annum, pro rata - to be reviewed 31.03.2026) plus an enhanced rate of 30% for weekend working and double time for bank holidays, plus an AMHP allowance of £2,000 per annum.
Location of post: Home based working / Neath Civic Centre
Your workstyle will be a mobile hybrid worker in this role which gives you the flexibility to work from home and from a variety of Council workplaces.
About the role:
At Team NPT, we work together to serve our communities with compassion, professionalism and pride. We are excited to be offering a 6 month temporary contract to join our Emergency Duty Team, which will be subject to review as we undertake a wider service review in the first half of 2026. This opportunity will give you the chance to help shape the future of our Emergency Duty Team. If you&re an experienced, resilient Social Worker who thrives in fast paced environments, we would love you to join us.
Our Emergency Duty Team is a vital part of Neath Port Talbots Children & Young People and Adult Services. We respond to urgent out of hours needs for vulnerable adults, children and young people (including youth justice). You will assess risk, make clear decisions, and take proportionate actions often alongside police, health, housing and other partners to keep people safe and supported. The service operates across evenings, nights and weekends, with a post midnight standby component as part of the rota.
What you will do
· Provide emergency social work support and safeguarding interventions out of hours.
· Undertake timely assessments, immediate safety planning and emergency placements where required.
· Exercise AMHP duties under the Mental Health Act, coordinating with partner agencies and ensuring rights based practice.
· Record clear decisions and hand over effectively to daytime services.
What you will bring
· A recognised social work qualification and registration with Social Care Wales.
· Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) status.
· Up to date knowledge of legislation and good practice across adults and childrens social care.
· Sound professional judgement, excellent communication skills, and the ability to remain calm and solution focused under pressure.
Why join Team NPT
· A robust induction, regular supervision and appraisals.
· Ongoing training and development, with opportunities for progression across the service.
· Access to best practice forums and working groups (e.g. AMHP forums).
· A supportive, stable management team that values professional curiosity, reflective practice and staff wellbeing.
Our commitment to safety and support
We operate clear lone working arrangements and risk aware protocols for out of hours visits and maintain a safety first culture across EDT.
We believe in rewarding and recognising our colleagues efforts and achievements. We also believe that there is life at work and life outside of work. We want everyone to be healthy and happy and have the financial resources and support they need.
Choose to work for us and you will be rewarded with a range of attractive benefits and support to help you live your best life.
· Hybrid working (in some roles) and flexible working schemes to improve your work life balance
· Benefit from a competitive employee package with a remarkable 22.4% employer pension contribution
· Enjoy a holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years service (not forgetting the additional 8 bank holidays too)
· Access discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure
· Utilise the cycle to work scheme with up to 40% off bikes and cycling equipment
· Purchase a new car through Tusker salary sacrifice scheme
· Enjoy exclusive discounts at local and national retailers with the Smart Spend app through our staff wellbeing group.
DBS requirements:
This post is subject to an enhanced with both adult & child barred list DBS disclosure.
Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our employees are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people and vulnerable adults and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.
The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.
Welsh Language Requirements:
Welsh Language skills are not required.
Additional Information:
Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans. In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council. Please note that applicants must meet all the essential criteria, as shown in the person specification, to qualify for a guaranteed interview. If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you. Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of
redundancy or you have been made redundant.
At Team NPT, we all work together to serve the people, communities and businesses of Neath Port Talbot.
We are committed to providing training opportunities and the professional development of all our employees.
We look forward to welcoming you to Team NPT.