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Job Title:
EDT Specialist Practitioner
Location:
Halifax
Pay Rate:
£35 per hour
Job Description:
Liquid Personnel is seeking two experienced and dedicated Specialist Practitioners to join the Emergency Duty Team (EDT) for our client based in Halifax. This vital out-of-hours service addresses urgent social care needs across Calderdale.
The ideal candidates will be qualified Social Workers with current registration and hold a warrant to practice as Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHPs). This role is ideal for professionals who are confident in autonomous decision-making, thrive in high-pressure environments, and are committed to safeguarding vulnerable individuals during evenings, nights, and weekends.
The position operates on a rotating shift pattern, including 16-hour night shifts and 8–10 hour day shifts on weekends.
What will your responsibilities be?
* Respond promptly and effectively to emergency referrals involving children and adults, including mental health crises.
* Undertake Mental Health Act assessments as an AMHP and coordinate appropriate interventions.
* Make autonomous, risk-informed decisions in high-pressure situations, often with limited information.
* Liaise with emergency services, hospitals, and other partner agencies to ensure coordinated responses.
* Maintain accurate and timely records of all interventions and decisions made during shifts.
* Provide safeguarding interventions and initiate protective actions when necessary.
* Work collaboratively with daytime services to ensure continuity of care and follow-up.
* Support from senior members of staff
* Great location with public transport links
* Competitive rate of pay
Qualifications & Experience:
To be successful in this role you must have:
* Social Work England registration
* Warrant to practice as an approved mental health professional
* Eligible to work in the UK
* Hold a full UK driving license
* Post-qualified experience
* Degree level or equivalent in Social Work
* Free DBS and compliance service
* Twice weekly payroll and ‘Faster Pay’ service, getting you paid more quickly
* Access to exclusive roles that aren’t available from other agencies
* Free access to Liquid’s exclusive social work training and CPD portal
* Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge
* Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK
* “Refer a Friend” bonus – get £500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*
* “Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us *
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