Senior Practitioner - Emergency Duty Service - Chelmsford
- Employer
- Essex County Council
- Location
- England, Essex, Chelmsford
- Salary
- Negotiable
- Closing date
- 6 Feb 2020
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- Sector
- Health and Social Care, Children's Services
- Job role
- Social Worker
- Contract Type
- Full time
Please note this role requires to work on a shift pattern on a rolling rota which includes evenings, nights, weekends, bank holidays including Christmas and New Year and all public holidays.
In addition to the basic salary a 15% supplement is paid for unsocial hours.
Essex County Council (ECC) is one of the largest and most dynamic local authorities in the UK, serving a population of 2 million residents, and has a very successful track record of delivering transformational change. ECC anticipated change was needed in the public sector and has worked to deliver better quality at lower cost. We have an ambitious transformation agenda - one with the scope to reach every part of the council. We are changing the way we think, the way we work, and the ways in which we deliver our services. We are committed to becoming a place where individuals, partners and communities feel proud to play their role and genuinely want to belong. We're immensely proud of our flexible working options.
The Team
The Emergency Duty Service (EDS) responds to statutory emergencies outside of office hours and also deals with any social care situations raised about children and vulnerable adults which cannot be safely left until the following working day. In essence our task is to assess people's needs for social intervention through a process of screening, assessment and response. Where necessary the EDS will take action under the supervision of the Duty Manager to keep service users safe, as well as satisfying the statutory requirements in the relevant legislation.
Please note that applicants must be approved under the MHA 1983 (as amended) and also have relevant experience of working within Children and Families to apply for this post.Key Accountabilities
Please note ECC regularly reviews its reward and benefits
Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity is key to our success.If you have any queries regarding this role, or require anything further, please contact the Resourcing Team on 03330135888.
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