Vacancy Details

Description

North East Wales Emergency Duty Team
Approved Mental Health Professional 
G12 £48,710 - £51,802 per annum
Experienced Social Worker
G10 £40,476 - £43,693 per annum
Internal Only
The North East Wales Emergency Duty team is the first point of contact for people in crisis who require the intervention and support of social services outside of normal office hours. Approved Mental Health Professionals including Experienced Social Workers in the NEWEDT undertake and co-ordinate crisis interventions, ensuring the best outcome for children and adults until daytime colleagues can take over.
We work closely with other agencies such as the Police, A&E, North Wales Ambulance Service and GP’s. We also take referrals directly from service users and carers. The AMHP’s and Social Workers in the team cover all areas and service user groups, including children and adults at risk, foster placement breakdowns, vulnerable adults in police custody, people experiencing crisis in their mental health, and older people who require services to keep them well and safe.
We are looking to recruit two full time workers and require Approved Mental Health Professionals and/ or Experienced Social Workers to join an experienced team of EDT staff from various backgrounds. It is highly desirable for you to be an AMHP, or an experienced child protection Social Worker. You will need to be enthusiastic, imaginative, and creative in your approach to problem solving. In return you will receive robust support from colleagues and Managers within the Service. 
The NEWEDT covers the areas of Flintshire, Wrexham and Denbighshire, so there is the opportunity to work with various demographics, and in both rural and urban settings. The shift pattern offers flexibility - you will be one of four Staff on duty at our busiest times and one of two at the less busy times.
For further information, please contact:
 Mike Bell (Head of Service) on 01978 298437 or email: mike.bell@wrexham.gov.uk or 
Vicky Valentine (Regional Team Manager) on 01978 298437 or email vicky.valentine@wrexham.gov.uk 
An Enhanced DBS check & Social Care Wales registration is required for this position.
We operate an interview guarantee scheme for suitably qualified candidates with disabilities committed to Equal Opportunities.
The Council welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, sexuality, religious belief or age.
The Council is committed to developing its bilingual workforce and welcomes applications from candidates who demonstrate their capability to work in both English and Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.