EDT Children's Advanced Prac

Overview

EDT Children’s Advanced Practitioner – 2-week contract within the Out of Hours Service.

Role supports vulnerable children and families during evenings and night hours, outside of standard working hours, to safeguard and promote safety and well-being.

The role is office-based until 22:00 in a warm, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Respond to urgent safeguarding concerns involving children and families outside of normal hours.
• Provide comprehensive assessments and advice in collaboration with multi-agency teams.
• Support the day staff to ensure seamless transition and continuity of care.
• Work on a 2-week rota system, with every other weekend off.
• Contribute to shift planning, attend team meetings, and support junior staff members.
• Maintain accurate case records and documentation complying with policies and procedures.
• Support relationship-building with colleagues and stakeholders to enhance service delivery.
• Candidate Requirements
• Proven experience as a Social Worker or relevant child protection role.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding policies, child welfare, and protection processes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team under pressure.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends on a rota basis.
• Valid Social Work qualification and HCPC registration.

Benefits

• Competitive pay rate (to be discussed).
• Working in a supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Flexible rota with weekends off every other week.
• Office-based work in a comfortable, welcoming setting.
• Opportunity to gain temporary but impactful experience in children’s safeguarding.
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