Further Information Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where every decision can make a real difference to someone’s life?
Are you passionate about safeguarding children and vulnerable adults even during the most critical out-of-hours situations?
Do you want a role where your expertise in risk assessment and crisis intervention truly matters?
Look no further! We have a fantastic opportunity for a Social Worker to join our Emergency Duty Team here at Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council.
We are currently recruiting 2 posts:
1. 1 full time post - £45,091 - £47,181
2. 1 part time post 26.5 hours - £32,294.90 - £33,791.80
This is an exciting opportunity to expand your knowledge and experience as this service is generic across both Adults and Children and includes Mental Health Act work.
The Children’s Services Department within Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council provides an out of hours Emergency Duty Social Work Service, covering evenings, weekends and bank holidays, to all five Tees Valley Local Authorities.
You must hold a relevant professional qualification in social work, be registered with SW England and demonstrate substantial and contemporary post qualifying experience in childcare/child protection work, adults/safeguarding adults or hold an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) status under Mental health legislation.
If coming from a children or adults background you must be willing to undertake training for your AMHP status.
You must be available to work on a rota basis across 7 days including overnight and high demand times.
You will bring with you a proven track record of success, be able to effectively communicate in a multi-agency environment and have the ability to risk manage complex situations. A working knowledge of an out of hour’s service would be preferable.
In addition, you will need drive and enthusiasm to work in this strategically important service at a time of increasing demands, challenges and service developments.
For more detailed information about the role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification included in the Supporting Documents section.
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council prides itself on being a great place to work where staff are trusted, valued and supported to make a positive contribution at work.
We offer an excellent total reward package, including:
3. 27-32 days of annual leave (depending on length of service), plus an annual leave purchase scheme.
4. Excellent local government pension scheme
5. Your SWE registration paid
6. Free car parking at the Emergency Duty Team Office.
7. Access to free health and wellbeing services
8. Leisure discounts
9. Bus and train discounts, cycle to work scheme
10. Supportive management and leadership
11. A wide range of learning and development opportunities
For more information about working for Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, please visit the Careers section on our website: