Job Description

Childrens Social Worker role in the Emergency Duty Team
The Trafford Emergency Duty Team are looking for enthusiastic candidates to join the team on a 3 month basis. All successful candidates will join the supportive team to assist in delivering Trafford's statutory responsibilities outside of normal working hours, receiving regular supervision and support from the EDT Management Team and on-call arrangements.

This opportunity is suitable for experienced Social Workers who have the skillset and confidence to work with families during times in which day services are closed. This role includes providing emergency safeguarding advice, assessment and at times intervention to key partners and family's relating to children's safeguarding. While on duty you will be responding to and managing any emergency issues arising for children and families who may or may not be already known to services. Whilst on duty the successful candidate will need to have experience in recognising the need for strategy meetings and undertaking of s47 enquiry. There may be situations while on duty that require escalation to a manager for a decision, for example bringing a child or young person into care. There is always access to a Childrens Social Care Manager via an on-call rota to support decision-making when matters are escalating.

The role will be based at home however travel and in person responses will be required within Trafford and neighbouring hospital, outside of the Trafford area. ON-call management arrangements will be in place to support staff and ensure management oversight and approvals are given outside of working hours.

Essential Requirements:
Social Work Qualification - Degree or equivalent
At least 3 years' experience as a social worker within children's services
Social Work England Registration
Driving license and access to own vehicle

If you are interested in this position or know someone who is, send your CV to Mayur Rabari at or call on (phone number removed)
Benefits of working with Eden Brown Synergy include:
DBS check processed and paid for by Eden Brown Synergy
Referral bonus if you refer a colleague or friend to us
Bonus for finding your own job
Twice weekly payroll
Dedicated recruitment consultant who will support you throughout your job search, employment and beyond.

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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