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Advanced Social Worker - Emergency Duty Team Salary Up to £49,282 (depending on experience) PLUS Essential Car User Allowance and Overnight Allowance Job description Make a difference when it matters most Join a Team where rapid responses can make a lasting impact Make the change to #TeamNEL We are seeking two full time (37 hours) dedicated and passionate Social Workers to deliver high-quality services to vulnerable children, young people, and their families/carers in line with statutory legislation, council procedures, and departmental policies. This role plays a vital part in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children in need, those at risk of harm, subject to child protection planning, involved in family proceedings, or who are looked after. This is a critical out-of-hours safeguarding role, requiring you to respond to urgent situations outside of normal working hours, including evenings, nights, weekends, and bank holidays. Across your working week, you will operate a varied shift pattern which typically includes a combination of daytime duties within the Integrated Front Door (IFD) and out-of-hours work during evenings and weekends, delivered through a structured three-week rolling rota. Your Role In this role, you will lead the response to serious safeguarding concerns, making timely decisions to protect children and young people at risk. You will carry out urgent statutory interventions under the Children Act 1989, including Section 47 enquiries, home visits, and strategy discussions, while acting swiftly to assess risk, implement safeguarding measures, and ensure immediate safety. Working in a fast-paced environment, you will use your professional judgement to manage crisis situations effectively and proportionately. Our Team Within the team, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive. We are committed to delivering tailored, inclusive support that promotes independence and maximises potential. Social work practice is highly valued within our service, supported by skilled, knowledgeable, and compassionate leaders and managers. You will be joining a team built on pride and passion, with high aspirations for children and families and a commitment to empowering them to thrive. Key Dates We aim to interview candidates w/c 22/06/2026 For more information, please refer to the attached guidance and role profile. If you would like an informal discussion, please contact We reserve the right to close our adverts early if we have received a significant volume of suitable applications. We love AI and think it plays a great role in the world of work. However, for your application, we want to hear from YOU! As such, we will be testing applications to determine the use of AI, and applications that have heavily utilised the function will be scrutinised for suitability. As part of your RewardNEL package , you will have a generous leave entitlement (including bank holidays) and enrolment into a local government pension. You will also have access to our exclusive RewardNEL platform. This includes a variety of salary sacrifice schemes including Cycle2Work, Holiday Extra and Tusker (Car Lease), discounts at local coffee shops and bars, direct access to our inhouse wellbeing support, free and discounted local car parking as well as instant access to new savings at major retailers, entertainment and hotels. NELC staff can also benefit from flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities and a Fostering friendly scheme. Do you need support? If you need any help applying for this position, please contact Wendy Trask on 07702 338542 (text or call). Wendy can support with digital access as well as offering advice and guidance about completing the different sections of the application form. Your earnings go further in North East Lincolnshire, house prices are four times less than in London. Learn more about what our place has to offer at Life in North East Lincolnshire | NELC ( nelincs.gov.uk ) #FindYourSpace Get to know us better Check out our Council Plan and read about all of the exciting new developments we have in the pipeline. We regularly review data to ensure our recruitment processes are fair, transparent and promote equal opportunities for all. We also have an in-house Equalities Champions Group that works to promote and embed inclusivity in the workplace, helping us identify areas where we can take positive action, and make the organisation a safe space for colleagues to feel connected.