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North East Lincolnshire Council is seeking a dedicated and experienced EDT Social Worker to join the Emergency Duty Team. This crucial role ensures the safety and wellbeing of children outside of standard working hours, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.

About the Role

As an EDT Social Worker, you will respond to urgent safeguarding concerns and provide high-quality social work interventions to vulnerable children and families during out-of-hours periods. You will work closely with our Integrated Front Door (IFD) and key partner agencies including the police, health, and other emergency services to ensure swift, appropriate responses to risk.

Shift Pattern & Location Requirements

• Operates on a 3-week rolling rota including daytime, evening, and weekend shifts

• Includes weeknight shifts (Mon-Thurs 5pm-8:30am), Friday 4:30pm-8:30am, and weekend day/evening coverage

• Every 3 weeks includes a full weekend off

• While on shift, candidates must be based within the North East Lincolnshire area

Key Responsibilities

• Provide immediate response to safeguarding concerns and urgent support needs during out-of-hours periods

• Work collaboratively with partner agencies to protect children and young people at risk

• Manage a caseload of complex cases involving assessment, planning, and implementation of care plans

• Ensure timely and appropriate decision-making to safeguard children

• Record all decisions and actions accurately and in line with statutory and departmental guidelines

• Work closely with the daytime Integrated Front Door team to ensure continuity of care and robust handovers

What We're Looking For

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England

• Proven experience in children's safeguarding and emergency response

• Ability to make confident, timely decisions in high-pressure situations

• Strong multi-agency working and communication skills

• Understanding of statutory responsibilities and relevant legislation

• Commitment to child-centred and solution-focused practice

• Flexibility to work on a shift-based rota and remain local during shifts

This is an excellent opportunity to join a committed and resilient team that places children at the heart of everything they do, providing essential services at times when they're needed most.

To apply or find out more, contact Adarsh at a.parihar @edenbrownsynergy.com or call 020 8152 8922

Referral Bonus: Recommend a qualified candidate and earn £300 upon successful placement (T&Cs apply)

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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