Job summary Join us as an Emergency Duty Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP). For many years, EDT has run as a generic service covering childrens and adults for both NYC and City of York. With the landscape around us changing, we are now in a position where we are able to complete a review of the service and shape something better suited for the future needs of the people of North Yorkshire and City of York. Main duties of the job Duties and responsibilities The principle responsibility of EDT is to respond to out of hours requests where professional intervention from the Local Authority is required to make safe until the next working day. This can include safeguarding a vulnerable child or adult completing, Mental Health Act Assessments and Care Act Assessments. As a qualified Social Worker, you will have a broad and detailed knowledge of all statutory functions of Social Care and Health Services (including legislation, policy, and procedures). Whilst on duty you will triage and prioritise incoming work ensuring that the appropriate response is made in line with policy and procedure and using your professional judgement. Working with complex situations that require thorough and robust risk assessments, crisis intervention and decision-making. The core focus of this role is to be the single point of contact for the social care service for children, adults, young people, and mental health. This is an opportunity for someone seeking professional development and career enhancement currently working across two Local Authorities and 4 Directorates. A unique working environment practicing generic social work which will further develop your skills in autonomous decision-making and enhance your CPD. About us North Yorkshire Council offer a variety of fantastic employee rewards including: Local Government pension scheme Generous annual leave entitlement Commitment to staff training and development Discounted gym memberships Competitive pay Date posted 12 March 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £41,511 to £45,718 a year Market Supplement of £2400 per year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number F0025-25-0019 Job locations County Hall Racecourse Lane Northallerton North Yorkshire DL7 8AE Job description Job responsibilities Whilst your contract base would be County Hall, Northallerton we are supported with modern technology which enables us to incorporate an effective hybrid working model which ensures accessibility to enable flexibility and agility with working from home around the needs of our people, the service, and with the achievement of visible leadership. Job description Job responsibilities Whilst your contract base would be County Hall, Northallerton we are supported with modern technology which enables us to incorporate an effective hybrid working model which ensures accessibility to enable flexibility and agility with working from home around the needs of our people, the service, and with the achievement of visible leadership. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Fully qualified, accredited social work professional status (CQSW, DipSW, CSS, PQCCA, AMHP) Current registration with HCPC Supervision for managers module Evidence of further progress in PQ development Desirable Advanced or post-qualifying professional training. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Fully qualified, accredited social work professional status (CQSW, DipSW, CSS, PQCCA, AMHP) Current registration with HCPC Supervision for managers module Evidence of further progress in PQ development Desirable Advanced or post-qualifying professional training. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name North Yorkshire Council Address County Hall Racecourse Lane Northallerton North Yorkshire DL7 8AE Employer's website https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)