Children's Social Worker - Emergency duty team

Our client Trafford council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their Emergency duty team. Duties Provides emergency social work support for children and families outside normal office hours Responds to urgent safeguarding concerns, child protection referrals, and crises Undertakes risk assessments to ensure children's immediate safety and welfare Makes emergency decisions regarding accommodation or protection of children Works closely with police, hospitals, and other emergency services Attends emergency strategy discussions and safeguarding meetings Supports children at risk of harm, abuse, neglect, or family breakdown Arranges emergency placements for children when required Provides advice and support to professionals and families during crises Maintains accurate records and handovers for daytime social work teams Ensures all actions comply with safeguarding legislation and local authority procedures Manages high-pressure situations and makes timely, informed decisions to protect children and young people Benefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed. Double payrolls each week. *Terms & Conditions apply You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit