Children's Emergency Duty Social Worker
Company
Location
Huddersfield, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
7/10/2025
Advertise with us by contacting: [email protected]
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Description
We adopt a ‘name blind’ approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made - please note that this also includes any CV uploaded. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage.
Organisation
Kirklees
Directorate
Children & Families
Service Area
Child Protection & Family Support
Hours
4 hours per week (16 per month) Our operating hours are Monday to Thursday from 5.15pm until 7am and Friday from 4.45pm until 7am on Monday morning. Including all bank holidays
Number of Jobs
1
Location(s)
Huddersfield Police Station
Position type
Permanent
Grade
Grade 12
Salary
£43,693 - £45,718 per annum for 37 hours (pro rota for part time) plus MRS £1500 per annum reviewed annually
Enhancements / additional payments details
7% rotating shift and 10.5% night working enhancements.
Advert Wording
Join Our Dedicated Emergency Duty Service
O ur employees are at the very heart of the services we provide to the community, to help us achieve our ambitions, we want the best possible team. In return, we will make sure you are rewarded with a great range of staff benefits to support you in and out of work.
Are you an experienced senior social worker looking for a challenging and rewarding role? Kirklees Council is seeking a dedicated professional to join our Emergency Duty Team (EDT) to provide urgent safeguarding and social care for children.
About The Emergency Duty Team
The Emergency Duty Service ensures that Kirklees Council can fulfil its statutory duties to provide urgent safeguarding and social care services outside of office hours. Our team operates with the highest standards of practice to ensure that individuals in crisis receive the support they need promptly and effectively.
Role Requirements
As an experienced senior social worker, you will:
To be considered for this role, you must:
Join us in making a difference and ensuring the safety and well-being of children and families in our community.
Sarah Goodall is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information.
This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the Job Description/Profile. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
We know there’s a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email:or phone: 01484 221000 and ask for ‘Recruitment’.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Closing date
31 July 2025, 11:55 PM
Important Information
Organisation
Kirklees
Directorate
Children & Families
Service Area
Child Protection & Family Support
Hours
4 hours per week (16 per month) Our operating hours are Monday to Thursday from 5.15pm until 7am and Friday from 4.45pm until 7am on Monday morning. Including all bank holidays
Number of Jobs
1
Location(s)
Huddersfield Police Station
Position type
Permanent
Grade
Grade 12
Salary
£43,693 - £45,718 per annum for 37 hours (pro rota for part time) plus MRS £1500 per annum reviewed annually
Enhancements / additional payments details
7% rotating shift and 10.5% night working enhancements.
Advert Wording
Join Our Dedicated Emergency Duty Service
O ur employees are at the very heart of the services we provide to the community, to help us achieve our ambitions, we want the best possible team. In return, we will make sure you are rewarded with a great range of staff benefits to support you in and out of work.
Are you an experienced senior social worker looking for a challenging and rewarding role? Kirklees Council is seeking a dedicated professional to join our Emergency Duty Team (EDT) to provide urgent safeguarding and social care for children.
About The Emergency Duty Team
The Emergency Duty Service ensures that Kirklees Council can fulfil its statutory duties to provide urgent safeguarding and social care services outside of office hours. Our team operates with the highest standards of practice to ensure that individuals in crisis receive the support they need promptly and effectively.
Role Requirements
As an experienced senior social worker, you will:
- Work across service areas independently, prioritising your workload and taking initiative.
- Operate within the boundaries of codes of practice and practice standards.
- Have excellent knowledge of children's safeguarding and the ability to provide services during out-of-office hours.
- Assess the urgency of service requests and respond appropriately to ensure children are not left at risk.
- Record events clearly and concisely, working closely with partners such as the police, health services, foster carers, and senior managers.
To be considered for this role, you must:
- Be Social Work qualified practitioner and SWE registered,
- Have significant experience working with children, young people, and their parents/carers.
- Possess a strong knowledge of relevant legislation and the ability to apply it in practice.
- Be able to transfer your knowledge and skills into new situations effectively.
- Have IT skills to support accurate and timely case recording.
- Hold a full and valid driving licence, and be able to use a car for travel, which is essential for this role. (Exceptions may be made for disabled applicants).
Join us in making a difference and ensuring the safety and well-being of children and families in our community.
Sarah Goodall is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information.
This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the Job Description/Profile. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
We know there’s a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email:or phone: 01484 221000 and ask for ‘Recruitment’.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Closing date
31 July 2025, 11:55 PM
Important Information
Advertise with us by contacting: [email protected]
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