Job Category : Social Care – Qualified
Location : County Hall, Cardiff Council
Hours Per Week : 12.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £18.81
EDT Social Workers carry out statutory duties to protect children and vulnerable adults, as well as supporting people through other difficulties, and meeting urgent social care needs. An assessment of need is carried out which enables the team to arrange any appropriate emergency provision. This can include:
• Provide information, advice, and guidance.
• Assess and provide interventions on an emergency basis.
• Contact other professionals/agencies where necessary, who can assist in the resolution of problems.
• Provide a range of services to ensure the safety and welfare of service users, pending further assessment and follow up by our daytime colleagues.
EDT social workers are trained to respond to both children’s and adults’ requests for help or urgent assessments. We have Approved Mental Health Professionals on duty at all times. The team work alongside other emergency services provided by health, general practitioners and district nursing services and Police to deliver a safe and immediate service where necessary.