Salary: £38,220 to £42,839 per annum Pro rata, plus additional £30 payment for weekend shift worked and £22 to £44 for night shifts worked
Grade: JK
Contract Type: Relief
Vacancy Hours: Relief
Location: Skipton, North Yorkshire
Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for flexible work that makes a real difference?
North Yorkshire Council is seeking qualified and experienced Social Workers to join our Emergency Duty Team (EDT) on a relief basis. This is an opportunity to support a vital out-of-hours service, responding to urgent situations involving adults, children, young people and families across North Yorkshire and the City of York.
About the Service
The Emergency Duty Team provides an emergency social work service outside normal office hours. We respond to situations requiring an immediate statutory response that cannot safely wait until the next working day.
As part of a small, experienced team, you will play a key role in delivering emergency interventions and safeguarding support when it is needed most.
What You Will Do
- As a Relief EDT Social Worker, you will:
- Respond to urgent referrals requiring immediate Local Authority intervention.
- Manage safeguarding concerns involving both adults and children.
- Undertake emergency assessments and interventions.
- Complete Care Act duties and risk assessments where required.
- Provide advice and guidance to partner agencies and professionals.
- Assess, prioritise and manage complex and high-risk situations.
- Make sound decisions independently within legislative and policy frameworks.
Working Arrangements
The EDT operates outside normal office hours:
- Weekdays: From 4.30pm onwards
- Weekends and Bank Holidays: From 8.00am
Relief shifts are offered on a flexible, as-needed basis, making this an excellent opportunity for Social Workers seeking additional work alongside existing commitments.
About You
You will:
- Be a qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
- Have experience of working with adults and/or children in crisis situations.
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of safeguarding, relevant legislation and statutory responsibilities.
- Be confident managing risk and making decisions under pressure.
- Have the ability to work independently while maintaining effective partnership working.
- Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work purposes.
Why Join Us?
- Flexible relief work to fit around your existing commitments.
- Opportunities to broaden and maintain your statutory social work practice.
- Exposure to a diverse range of complex and rewarding work.
- Support from an experienced and knowledgeable EDT team.
- The opportunity to make a meaningful difference when people are most vulnerable.
Interested?
For an informal discussion about these opportunities, please contact Suzanne Kirk on 07735 972536 or email [email protected]
Key Documents
Job Description EDT Social Worker Grade JK - L.docx
Total Rewards
Key Dates
Closing Date: Monday 02 August 2026
Shortlisting Date: Sunday 03 August 2026
Interview Date: To be confirmed (Out-of-hour interviews can be arranged)
Venue for Interview: Microsoft Teams
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***DBS***
Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.
It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with adults at risk.
We are committed to the inclusion, safeguarding, and promoting the welfare of adults at risk.
NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.
We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to this commitment.
North Yorkshire Councils’ purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other’s contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
