EDT Social Worker

Job summary

Join us as an Emergency Duty Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP).

For many years, EDT has run as a generic service covering childrens and adults for both NYC and City of York. With the landscape around us changing, we are now in a position where we are able to complete a review of the service and shape something better suited for the future needs of the people of North Yorkshire and City of York.

Main duties of the job

Duties and responsibilities

The principle responsibility of EDT is to respond to out of hours requests where professional intervention from the Local Authority is required to make safe until the next working day. This can include safeguarding a vulnerable child or adult completing, Mental Health Act Assessments and Care Act Assessments. As a qualified Social Worker, you will have a broad and detailed knowledge of all statutory functions of Social Care and Health Services (including legislation, policy, and procedures). Whilst on duty you will triage and prioritise incoming work ensuring that the appropriate response is made in line with policy and procedure and using your professional judgement. Working with complex situations that require thorough and robust risk assessments, crisis intervention and decision-making. The core focus of this role is to be the single point of contact for the social care service for children, adults, young people, and mental health.

This is an opportunity for someone seeking professional development and career enhancement currently working across two Local Authorities and 4 Directorates. A unique working environment practicing generic social work which will further develop your skills in autonomous decision-making and enhance your CPD.

About us

North Yorkshire Council offer a variety of fantastic employee rewards including:

• Local Government pension scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Commitment to staff training and development
• Discounted gym memberships
• Competitive pay