EDS Social Worker
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Job Description
- Suffolk County Council - Countywide - Hybrid
- Paid at a one off shift rate - 161 South / 154 West / 146.50 North
- As and when required approximately 4 shifts a month (evenings and weekends)
- Zero Hours contract - Permanent
Are you a front-line Social Worker Grade 6 or above or Manager in either Children and Young People Services (CYP) or Adult Social Care (ASC)directorates
Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people and vulnerable adults in Suffolk out of hours
The Emergency Duty Service (EDS) provides a service to all customer groups and is managed jointly by both ASC and CYP services directorates. The team responds to social care emergencies which cannot reasonably wait until the next working day. It provides a response to both children and families working age and older adults who would ordinarily require a service from either the ASC or CYP Directorates.
We are looking for 3 CYP or ASC Social Workers who are currently working in Expert/Consultant Social Worker Senior Social Worker or above posts to join the EDS bank rota. We are looking particularly looking for practitioners who live in the North Rota Area (Lowestoft Woodbridge) and in the South Rota Area (Felixstowe/Ipswich/Needham Market).
You will need to have a competent knowledge of CYP and ASC safeguarding processes and issues policies and procedures relating to these two directorates. Shadowing can be arranged as well as training to ensure that you are up to date or address any gaps.
Your role and responsibilities
- be on call for the duration of your shift and are required to respond promptly to any calls that the EDS call co-ordinators may pass to you
- have access to EHM/LCS and LAS so that you can research information on your laptop to enable you to provide intervention that would support work that our daytime colleagues are undertaking or put in an appropriate stop-gap until day services could follow up
- need to build good working relationships with out-of-hours partner agencies
- cover approximately 4 shifts a month 2 shifts at the weekend and 2 during the week for which you will be paid a set session fee any mileage incurred
- following any calls taken you are expected to provide professional case notes to support your intervention which the call co-ordinators will add to Liquid Logic.
There will be a small team of support available from EDS Call Coordinators and EDS Operations Managers and other Social Work and AMHP colleagues during your shift.
You will need
- to be confident at working autonomously being creative resourceful organised supportive and assertive as we work from home covering shifts overnight and at the weekend when there is a smaller network of staff around you
- to have or build good working relationships with our Internal partners and external agencies in particular the Police FOOHAS and care sector
- to be technically proficient with a good understanding of EHM/LCS and LAS.
- availability to attend quarterly rota meetings during the day and undertake mandatory training.
You can view a full list of requirements in theJob and Person Profile (Word).If you believe you can succeed in this role apply. Even if you dont meet all requirements still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
Empowering Everyone
Were big believers in potential possibility and the power of different ideas. Were always searching for ways to encourage respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation as shown in ourWorkforce Equality Report.
For more information
Please contact Julia Rodwell for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling 0or emailing
You will need to discuss your EDS application with your substantive line manager as EDS shifts may impact on your substantive post.
How to apply
Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (Word).
Step 2 - Click Apply Now to start your online application.
Step 3 -Upload a CV (without name and personal details).
We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We encourage you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.
Please note: Without a CV your interest will not be progressed. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing or calling 0. If you are invited to the next stage of selection you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.
Closing date:11.30pm 27 July 2025.
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Hybrid
Employment Type
Part-Time
