Emergency Duty Team provides an emergency response to all adults, children, and those with mental health issues as well as completing assessments under the MHA for Bury & Rochdale Local Authorities.

We are looking to recruit an experienced Advanced Practitioner who has at least 4 years post qualifying experience in Children's Social Care, Adult's Social Care and who is an AMHP.

The Emergency Duty Teams are working remotely and have a base in Bury as and when needed.

This vacancy is a 33.5 hour post based on a 9 week rolling rota covering 7 days a week, 24 hours a day at weekends and bank holidays.
Matrix payment for out of hours work is Band G £4,582.64 per annum (subject to the rota pattern).

Employee Benefits include:

  • Re-imbursement of the annual Social Work England registration fees (conditions apply).
  • Pay increases in line with your continued professional development.
  • Opportunities to develop new and specialist skills.
  • Innovative training and development opportunities.
  • Supportive integrated teams and a friendly working environment.
  • Professional supervision to a high standard.
  • Local Government Pension Scheme.
  • A range of attractive work/life balance policies.
  • 26 days annual leave (rising to 31 days after 5 years), plus an additional day of leave over the Christmas period and the option to buy an additional 10 days on top of that.
  • Employee discount scheme which provides discounts with local business within the borough as well as a cycle to work scheme and car lease scheme.
  • Employee Assistance Programme, to support you through difficult times, with things like free counselling, financial or legal advice.

It all adds up to an exciting package.

We’ve improved our interview process too - you’ll get a quick response to your application, and we have regular interview days.
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We listen
We hold monthly Voice of the Workforce meetings where we discuss how we can resolve practice challenges and create better conditions for social work to thrive.

We encourage work-life balance
We want our Social Workers to have enough time to relax, spend time with family and friends, and feel good, so that they can do their best at work.

For an informal chat regarding the role please contact Sakera Sheth on 0161 253 6606.

About Bury
The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare or children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment may be subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service.
In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application/CV covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted.

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Location

Knowsley Street, , Bury, BL9 0SW, United Kingdom

Job ID

11823