Specialist Practitioner (EDT)

at  Calderdale Council

Application closing date
24/11/2024
Location
Halifax
Salary
SCP 32-35 £41,551 - £44,711 + two increments for AHMP and 20% unsociable hours
Package
37 hours per week, permanent
Job category/type
Council
Job description

POST REF: CC146

The Emergency Duty Team (EDT) are looking to recruit a qualified and experienced social worker to work shifts out of hours.
We are looking for a social worker with a high degree of experience, independence and self motivation to work as part of a small team.
The post holder will work on a rota basis to provide an emergency out of hour’s social work response to all client groups across Calderdale.
We are looking for Social workers who have experience of working in both Children and Adult services.
You will be a qualified social worker and an approved mental health practitioner, with demonstrable experience in a variety of statutory social work settings.
The post currently offers a hybrid way of working, at both Battinson Road, Halifax and also home working.
You will need to work independently and to a high standard with a minimum of supervision whilst on shift and have the confidence and ability to undertake complex assessments and make decisions appropriate to role whilst under pressure.
The successful applicant will be joining a well established but friendly and supportive team.
If you would like to discuss the role further please contact Waqar Mustafa (Team Manager) by email – [email protected]
Calderdale Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This role is subject to a DBS check.

Please refer the Job description for details