Social Worker Emergency Duty Team for Children and Adult Services

Emergency Duty Team (EDT) – Social Worker

Worcestershire County Council

Hours: 33.5 per week
Salary: Scale point 22–31 (£33,699–£41,771 for a 37‑hour week, pro rata),
Enhancements: 20% unsocial hours, standby allowance, market forces (£4000 FTE, pro rata)

The Emergency Duty Team (EDT) is a well‑established, forward‑thinking service dedicated to delivering high‑quality out‑of‑hours support across Worcestershire for both Children’s and Adult Services, and Children’s Services in Herefordshire. We pride ourselves on providing a seamless and robust service, working closely with daytime colleagues to ensure support and care plans are followed, and that our interventions meet the levels‑of‑need guidance for both counties.

Joining EDT means becoming part of a supportive, welcoming team with a wide range of experience. You’ll receive regular supervision and be supported in your ongoing professional development.

As an EDT Social Worker, you will work as part of a fixed rota covering out‑of‑hours periods‑weekdays: 4:30 pm to 12:30 am, weekends & bank Holidays. When on shift, you will also undertake standby duties to respond to emergencies through the remainder of the night.

Within your role you will respond to crisis situations, liaise with partner agencies, hold strategy discussions, share information appropriately, and implement safety plans to manage and minimise risk. Accurate, timely record‑keeping and clear handovers to daytime teams are essential parts of the role.

This is a hybrid role: you will primarily work from home but must be able to attend the office base at Wildwood, Worcestershire, and carry out visits when required.

• Has significant experience working with children and families in crisis
• Is confident in safeguarding and child protection, with an understanding of Adult safeguarding and the Care Act
• Can work autonomously, make sound professional decisions, and respond calmly and effectively in urgent situations
• Can prioritise work in a fast‑paced environment
• Can work creatively with children, adults, families, carers and partner agencies to ensure safety and wellbeing

• 20% enhancement for out‑of‑hours working
• Standby allowance and overtime for overnight on‑call duties
• Regular supervision and strong peer support from a friendly, knowledgeable team
• Continued professional development opportunities
• Access to an employer‑contributed pension
• A supportive, forward‑thinking council located in the beautiful county of Worcestershire, with excellent transport links

For an informal discussion, please contact:
Carol Johnson, Team Manager
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We look forward to hearing from you and receiving your application.

Final date to receive applications: 8th March 2026

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