At a Glance
- Tasks: Respond to urgent safeguarding concerns and lead decision-making in a fast-paced environment.
- Company: Coventry City Council, dedicated to providing essential social care services.
- Benefits: Earn £33.30 per hour with ongoing support and a referral bonus.
- Other info: Flexible office-based shifts covering evenings, nights, and weekends.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your social work skills.
- Qualifications: Must have Social Work England registration and EDT experience.
The predicted salary is between 29.7 - 36.3 £ per hour.
Eden Brown Synergy is currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Practitioner to join the Emergency Duty Team (EDT) at Coventry City Council. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Social Worker with previous EDT experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is confident making autonomous safeguarding decisions outside of normal office hours.
Working within the Council's Responsive Services, you will play a vital role in delivering an out-of-hours emergency social care service across Children's Services, Adult Social Care, Housing and Youth Justice Services, ensuring that urgent safeguarding concerns are responded to promptly and effectively.
The RoleAs a Senior Practitioner within the Emergency Duty Team, you will:
- Respond to urgent safeguarding concerns involving children, young people, adults and families.
- Assess and manage risk in complex and emergency situations.
- Lead safeguarding decision-making outside of core working hours.
- Provide professional advice, guidance and consultation to partner agencies.
- Support and supervise Children and Family Workers.
- Work collaboratively with Police, Health, Housing and other partner agencies.
- Maintain high standards of statutory recording and social work practice.
- Contribute to service development and continuous improvement.
Location: Between One Friargate and Whitley Depot, Coventry. This is a fully office-based role operating on a variable rota covering evenings, nights, weekends and bank holidays. Example shifts include:
- Monday to Thursday: 16:45 - 00:30 or 23:50 - 09:00
- Friday: 16:15 - 00:30 or 23:50 - 09:00
- Saturday & Sunday: 08:20 - 21:00 or 20:20 - 09:00
A full rota pattern will be provided prior to commencement.
RequirementsTo be considered for this role, you must have:
- Social Work England registration.
- Previous Emergency Duty Team (EDT) experience (essential).
- Significant post-qualified experience within Children's or Adults' Social Care.
- Strong safeguarding knowledge and statutory social work experience.
- Excellent assessment and risk management skills.
- The ability to work independently and make sound decisions under pressure.
- Strong communication, leadership and partnership-working skills.
Competitive hourly rate of £33.30 per hour Umbrella. Dedicated specialist Social Care Consultant. Access to a wide range of exclusive Local Authority contracts. Weekly payroll. Quick and efficient compliance process. Ongoing support throughout your assignment. £300 referral bonus when you recommend a qualified Social Worker who completes their placement.
If you're an experienced EDT Social Worker looking for your next agency opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Mayur Rabari at Eden Brown Synergy to discuss the role further.
Coventry - SP - EDT Team (office based ROTA) employer: Eden Brown Synergy
Eden Brown Synergy is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work environment that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With competitive hourly pay and a focus on fostering teamwork, this role in Great Barr provides unique opportunities to make a meaningful impact in safeguarding while working alongside dedicated professionals in the field.
