Senior Social Worker - EDT - Amhp

People are the most important resource we have which is why in addition to our fantastic employee benefits, we are also currently offering an additional £4,000 Welcome Gesture to the first 6 Post Qualified Experienced Social Workers appointed from our new Social Worker recruitment campaign (Terms & Conditions Apply, please contact us for further details). Are you who we are looking for:

• Do you have the knowledge, skills and experience to deliver a high-quality service to vulnerable children and adults?
• Are you an Approved Mental Health Professional, able to undertake Mental Health Act Assessments.
• Do you have an awareness of the legislative and procedural issues relating to safeguarding work?
• Can you operate with a high level of professional autonomy? If so we want to hear from you.... Making a Difference as Senior Social Worker/ AMHP with the Emergency Duty Team The St Helens Emergency Duty Team, who are also commissioned by Halton LA, deliver an out of hours emergency response in respect of risk of immediate harm for People's Services. This encompasses immediate risk of harm to children and adults, mental Health support/ assessments, and homelessness. EDT's primary office base is situated at Municipal Building in Widnes. Employees can regularly work away from Council workspaces (including home or other locations), alongside required office-based working. The balance between remote and office-based working is determined at service level based on operational need. This post will require you to be based at our Widnes office and be able to attend the St Helens and Halton area regularly as part of your work. As a member of the St Helens & Halton EDT Service, you will be part of a skilled and professional team supported by experienced colleagues and Team Manager.