Social Worker - Emergency Duty Team (EDT), Tameside Council
Randstad is currently recruiting for an experienced Children's Social Worker to join the Emergency Duty Team at Tameside Council. This is a full-time locum opportunity offering up to £39 per hour, ideal for professionals who thrive in fast-paced, decision-critical environments and are committed to safeguarding children outside of regular working hours.
About the Role
The Emergency Duty Team provides urgent out-of-hours social work support to children and families in crisis. As part of this team, you will respond to emergency safeguarding concerns, offering timely intervention to ensure the safety and wellbeing of vulnerable children during evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.
Key Responsibilities
- Respond swiftly and effectively to urgent child protection referrals and crises outside of core working hours.
- Conduct initial risk assessments and take immediate safeguarding action where necessary.
- Provide advice and support to partner agencies, carers, and families during emergency situations.
- Make decisions in high-pressure situations, often without direct supervision.
- Maintain accurate and concise case records of emergency interventions and referrals for follow-up by daytime teams.
- Work collaboratively with police, health services, and other emergency responders.
Requirements
- Social Work England registration.
- Social Work Degree or equivalent qualification.
- Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).
- Substantial experience in children's social work, preferably within safeguarding, MASH, or out-of-hours services.
- Ability to work independently and manage risk-based decision-making in urgent situations.
What We Offer
- Reimbursement for mileage expenses.
- Regular professional supervision and a dedicated point-of-contact consultant.
- Access to continuous training and CPD via our online e-learning platform.
- Reliable weekly payroll.
- Opportunity to work with a respected and supportive local authority.
- Weekly updates on locum vacancies within your region.
- Refer a colleague and earn up to £300 (terms and conditions apply).
How to Apply
To find out more or to apply, please contact Bikram on 0330 024 8775 or email . You can also apply directly using the link below, and we'll be in touch to discuss your application.
If you're considering a career move-whether you're new to locum work or exploring new permanent opportunities-we would be happy to offer a confidential discussion about your options and how we can support you in finding the right role.
Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.
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