EDT Senior Practitioner

Redbridge is an ambitious, diverse and exciting east-London borough. What we do is driven by changing our relationship with local people to support our vision. As a result, we've developed innovative ways to build our communities and transform our Council.

We're one of the fastest growing parts of the country and the third most diverse London borough. Our communities are attracted by a mixture of excellent schools, relatively affordable housing, high-quality open space and rapid transport connections into the heart of the City.

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Practitioner, based at the Redbridge Control Centre, Ilford with the option to work from home subject to your location.

The 4 Borough Emergency Duty Team operates from 16:30pm – 9.30am each night and all day on Saturday and Sunday and bank holidays (9am – 17:00pm).  The team is responsible for responding to referrals concerning children, young people and their families. The team also has a key role in the implementation of any civil emergency procedures and is the first point of contact for all Social Work business out of normal office hours within the London Boroughs of Redbridge, Waltham Forest, Havering and Barking & Dagenham.

You should have extensive relevant post qualifying experience in Social Work, current child/care protection knowledge as well as experience in using one or more of the following databases: Protocol, Mosaic, LiquidLogic LCS/EHM.

You should be able to work on your own initiative, evidence a sound ability to assess and manage risk and be able to respond effectively in a crisis.

You must have Social Work England registration.

Redbridge is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young children, young people and vulnerable adults. The post will require a DBS disclosure check.

The post also attracts a 10% shift allowance and weekend enhancements.

Ambitious for Redbridge

All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK. At the London Borough of Redbridge, we receive a high volume of great-quality applicants, we therefore may close a vacancy earlier than advertised. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment and welcome applications from qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, colour, race, religion, or belief.