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Advanced Practitioner – Emergency Duty Team (EDT) | Locum
Location: Walsall Council
Rate: £32.47 per hour
Contract: Full-Time Locum
Start Date: ASAP
SW Locums is delighted to be recruiting for an experienced Advanced Practitioner to join Walsall Council's highly respected Emergency Duty Team (EDT). This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled and confident social work professional to make a real difference when it matters most, supporting vulnerable children, young people, and adults during out-of-hours emergencies.
This role offers the chance to work in a fast-paced and rewarding environment where your professional judgement, safeguarding expertise, and ability to respond effectively in crisis situations will have a direct impact on people's lives.
Working Pattern
Initially, the role will involve shorter evening and weekend shifts (5:00pm – 12:00am), progressing to a combination of longer shifts, including overnight work, once fully established within the service.
About the Role
As an EDT Duty Worker, you will respond to urgent referrals received outside of normal office hours, working across both Children's and Adults' Services. You will be responsible for assessing risk, making critical decisions, and coordinating support for vulnerable individuals who require immediate intervention.
Key responsibilities include:
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Responding to emergency referrals outside standard working hours
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Supporting children, young people, vulnerable adults, and families experiencing crisis situations
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Undertaking safeguarding interventions and risk assessments
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Working closely with partner agencies to reduce risk and ensure safety
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Completing detailed, accurate, and timely case recordings
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Making sound professional decisions in complex and high-risk situations
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Delivering effective emergency social work interventions across Children's and Adults' Services
What We're Looking For
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Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration
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Strong safeguarding knowledge and excellent practice skills
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Significant experience within Child Protection, Adult Safeguarding, or both
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Sound knowledge of the Children Act 1989 and Care Act 2014
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Ability to work independently and confidently under pressure
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Excellent assessment, decision-making, and risk management skills
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Proven commitment to continuous professional development
Applications are welcomed from practitioners with experience across both Children's and Adults' Services. Where applicants have a strong Children's Services and Child Protection background, additional support and training can be provided to strengthen Adult Social Care safeguarding knowledge.
Why Choose Locum Work?
Locum social work offers flexibility, competitive rates, diverse professional experiences, and the opportunity to develop your skills across a range of services and local authorities. It allows experienced practitioners to focus on frontline practice while maintaining greater control over their work-life balance and career progression.
Why Work with SW Locums?
SW Locums is recognised as one of the UK's leading specialist social work recruitment agencies. We are committed to providing a professional, honest, and supportive service to every candidate we represent. Our experienced consultants understand social work and work closely with local authorities nationwide to secure high-quality opportunities for our locums.
When you work with SW Locums, you benefit from:
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Dedicated consultant support
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Access to exclusive vacancies
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Competitive rates
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Prompt payroll services
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Ongoing career guidance and market insight
Referral Bonus
Know someone suitable for this role?
Refer a qualified social worker and receive £500 for every successful placement.
Terms and conditions apply.
Apply today to secure this excellent opportunity with Walsall Council and become part of a service that makes a genuine difference to vulnerable people when they need support the most
