Out of Hours Service
Contact Details:-
Tel: 01382 432270 (answering machine 9.30 am to 4.30 pm)
Fax: 01382 432264
Operating Hours:-
Weekdays, 4.30 pm to 9.30 am
Weekends, 4.30 pm (Friday) to 9.30 am (Monday)
All public holidays are covered on a 24 hour basis.
The Out of Hours Service is managed by Dundee City Council Social Work department. It provides a social work service outwith normal working hours to Angus and Perth & Kinross Councils as part of a joint agreement between the three local authorities in the Tayside area.
The team comprises a manager, 2 co-ordinators and 7 social work posts. Each shift is staffed by either the manager or a co-ordinator and two social workers. Out of Hours works in close co-operation with other out of hours services such as health agencies, police, Benefits Agency, housing and community alarm / home care, as well as being a contact point for access to a Mental Health Officer.
Anyone in Angus, Dundee City or Perth & Kinross who has an urgent problem or crisis can call the service. This may be someone experiencing problems with children, families or those receiving or requiring a community care service.
Service Information:
- Child Protection
- Support to children and their families at home
- Support to older people at home
- Support to vulnerable adults
- Support to people with disabilities
- Provision of MHO (Mental Health Officer) for statutory duties and advice re mental health issues
- Links with community alarm services
- Links with home care service
This information is provided by the Social Work Department
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