Brent Council is seeking a strong and compassionate Emergency Duty Team Manager to lead our Out of Hours Service across care groups including Children and Young People, Mental Health, Learning Disabilities and Adult Social Care.

Base pay range

Brent is a borough full of energy, opportunity and community pride. Spanning both inner and outer London, our diversity and ambition make Brent a truly unique place to live and work.

As part of our transformation journey, we are seeking a strong and compassionate Emergency Duty Team Manager to lead our Out of Hours Service covering all care groups including Children and Young People, Mental Health, Learning Disabilities and Adult Social Care.

What you’ll do

• Lead and supervise a dedicated Emergency Duty Team delivering safe, responsive out-of-hours services
• Provide first on-call response to EDT workers on a rota basis (weekday evenings and alternate weekends)
• Ensure statutory duties are delivered under the Care Act 2014, Children Act 1989, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Mental Health Act 1983 (as amended 2007)
• Oversee quality assurance, case recording and decision-making processes to maintain consistent, safe practice
• Lead AMHP recruitment, retention, training and re-warranting, ensuring compliance and development across the workforce
• Chair AMHP forums and coordinate mandatory training
• Manage budgets effectively and ensure efficient use of resources
• Strengthen partnerships with internal teams, NHS colleagues, the voluntary sector, the police and courts
• Drive policy development and continuous improvement across Adult Social Care

We’re looking for someone with

• Social Work England registration and Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) status
• Experience in out-of-hours social work practice
• Strong leadership and supervision skills, with a track record of managing and developing high-performing teams
• Deep knowledge of social care law, statutory duties and the Mental Health Act Code of Practice
• Excellent partnership working and communication skills
• The resilience and judgement to make confident decisions in urgent and complex situations

If you are ready to lead with purpose and make a tangible impact in Brent’s safeguarding work, we would love to hear from you.

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We know people achieve their best when they feel valued. Here’s what you can expect:

• 27 days annual leave (rising with service) + 8 bank holidays
• Flexible working, with up to 2 days from home per week (subject to role)
• Supportive family-friendly policies
• Free, confidential 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Travel benefits: season ticket loans*, Zipcar access, affordable parking, and a Cycle to Work scheme with great onsite facilities
• Financial wellbeing support, including education sessions and childcare deposit loans*
• My Brent Rewards: exclusive savings on shopping, travel, entertainment, and more.

*Subject to eligibility

Additional benefits include

• £5,000 ‘golden hello’ for SW-qualified managers new to Brent (after probation)
• £3,000 annual retention payment for eligible frontline social workers/managers (from grade PO2–PO7)

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How to apply

Interviews are expected to take place from 6th November.

Please click ‘Apply’ and include a supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the Person Specification. CVs are welcome but must be accompanied by a supporting statement.

Brent Council welcomes applications from all communities and encourages applicants to complete the diversity section. As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria and offer reasonable adjustments during the process. If you require adjustments, please contact recruitment@brent.gov.uk.

Roles involving vulnerable adults or children are subject to Enhanced DBS and other pre-employment checks. Application data may be shared with Cifas to help prevent fraud and misconduct. For more information on how your data is used and your rights, visit cifas.org.uk/fpn.

Flexible working is supported wherever possible.