Team Manager - Emergency Duty Service

Are you an experienced Social Work Manager looking for an opportunity to lead a highly skilled out-of-hours service that makes a real difference to vulnerable children, adults and families across Staffordshire?We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Qualified Social Worker to join Staffordshire Emergency Duty Service as an Interim Team Manager for a six-month fixed-term period.This role has been created to provide additional operational leadership and management capacity during a period of increased demand, service transformation and management cover requirements. The post will play a key role in ensuring the continued delivery of safe, effective and responsive statutory services outside normal working hours.Staffordshire Emergency Duty Service delivers critical statutory out-of-hours services across:Children's ServicesAdult Social CareMental Health ServicesOperating countywide, EDS responds to urgent safeguarding concerns and emergency situations that cannot safely wait until the next working day. The service works closely with a wide range of partners, including Police, Health, Mental Health Services and other emergency responders.The service is currently experiencing increased referral volumes, greater case complexity and rising safeguarding demand. EDS is also preparing for significant system developments, including the implementation of Liquidlogic alongside existing Care Director and Capita systems.

Shift Pattern

The Emergency Duty Service operates outside standard office hours:Weekdays - Monday to Friday 17:00 - 00:00Weekends and Bank Holiday Day Shift 8:30 - 16:30Evening Shift 16:30 - 00:00Working arrangements for this 18.5-hour post will be agreed in line with service requirements and his fixed Term for 6 Months

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to one of Staffordshire's most critical frontline services during a period of transformation and development. You will work alongside experienced professionals committed to delivering high-quality emergency responses and safeguarding outcomes for some of the county's most vulnerable residents.Join us and help shape the future of Staffordshire Emergency Duty Service while ensuring vulnerable children and adults receive the right support when they need it most.