Social Worker - EDT

Position: Qualified Social Worker
Team: Emergency Duty Team (EDT)
Contract: Locum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Pay Rate: Up to £37.50 per hour
Location: Nottingham City Council
Working Pattern: Hybrid – primarily home-based with on-call/out-of-hours cover

Sheldon Phillips are working with Nottingham City Council to recruit an experienced Qualified Social Worker to join their Emergency Duty Team (EDT). This vital out-of-hours service provides emergency social work support to vulnerable children, young people, and adults during evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and resilient practitioner who can work autonomously, manage complex situations under pressure, and make sound safeguarding decisions in real time.

What You Can Expect:

  • Flexible hybrid working – primarily home-based with duty rota cover (approximately 1 week in 4)

  • A supportive and experienced management team

  • Opportunity to develop expertise in crisis intervention and out-of-hours safeguarding

  • Close partnership working with police, health, and emergency services

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Respond to emergency referrals involving children, families, and vulnerable adults

  • Undertake urgent risk assessments and implement immediate protective actions

  • Collaborate effectively with Police, Health, and other partner agencies

  • Provide professional advice to colleagues, partner agencies, and the public

  • Maintain accurate and timely records in line with statutory and council requirements

  • Participate in the EDT rota, covering evenings, weekends, and bank holidays

Requirements:

  • SWE Registration

  • Recognised Social Work qualification (BA, MA, DipSW, CQSW)

  • Significant post-qualified experience in frontline social work (Children’s or Adults’)

  • Strong assessment, crisis management, and decision-making skills

  • Excellent communication and multi-agency working abilities

  • Ability to work independently and effectively within a small team

  • Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

  • Enhanced DBS Check

Desirable:

  • Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) status

  • Previous experience within an EDT or out-of-hours social work service

If you are an experienced and proactive practitioner looking for a flexible and challenging role within a respected local authority, we would love to hear from you.

Contact: Emily Cooper – 07745200325 | ecooper@sheldon-phillips.com