SW Locums need a UK experienced AMHP Social Worker for Swindon’s Emergency Duty Service. This is the Local Authority’s Out of Hours first point of contact for anyone who is concerned about the immediate safety and protection of a child, young person or vulnerable adult.

*** MUST HAVE AN APPROVED MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL AWARD (AMHP) ***

Critical that you have Social Work England Registration, Right to work in the UK and a current Enhanced DBS issued within the past 12 months. 

You will ensure Local Authority statutory responsibilities in accordance with the Children Act 1989, the Mental Health Act 1983, and other relevant legislation, responding to urgent situations that cannot wait until the next working day.

You will provide an essential social work service out of normal office hours through the night-times, weekends and holiday periods, covering a rota.

The team is responsible for delivering a high quality and responsive service to children, young people and vulnerable adults. EDS covers a wide spectrum of social work practice. They predominantly undertake a range of assessments and interventions.

The majority of EDS work is Child Protection and urgent Mental Health Act assessments. The team works closely with our police and health protection partners, ensuring the provision of an effective comprehensive service. In this role you will lead child protection investigations and assess/support children in need. In so doing, you will act immediately to secure the protection and safety of children including the placement of children in foster care.

You should have excellent assessment and prioritisation skills and use these to instigate timely interventions and promote positive outcomes in line with national standards. You will be required to prepare and submit emergency court applications out of hours and represent the Council to ensure the protection and welfare of all children and vulnerable adults. You should be an experienced social worker with a minimum of two years post qualification experience in a Child Protection or Mental Health setting.

At SW Locums you can look forward to:

• A refreshingly honest approach to your job search.
• Fast and accurate rates of pay.
• Committed support with your own, vastly experienced and knowledgeable consultant.
• Conscientious and well informed advice.
• Contact available 24/7.
• Access to exclusive vacancies nationwide. and exclusive training.
• Free DBS and compliance service.
• Industry leading “Refer a Friend” recommendation scheme offering up to £300 for successfully placed referrals.*
• Excellent “Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us *

* Terms and conditions apply to our bonus scheme.