Senior Practitioner – Emergency Duty Service

Permanent, Full Time

£48,205 to £57,988 per annum

Location: Countywide

Working Style: 

The Emergency Duty Service

Who are we?

We are the Emergency Duty Service, providing support outside of normal office hours, including evenings, nights, weekends and bank holidays.

Our team is made up of experienced Managers and Practitioners who are qualified across all areas of social work. All team members are Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHPs), enabling us to respond to urgent requests for assessments under the Mental Health Act.

We are supported by a dedicated team of advisors who handle incoming calls, gather key information, and provide initial advice or direct enquiries to the Social Work team as appropriate.

Working on a 7-day rota, we respond to emergency situations across Essex and deliver services to Southend Borough Council. A small daytime suppor...