66 senior practitioner jobs found

Are you looking for a rewarding role where your expertise in adult safeguarding makes a real, lasting difference in people’s lives? Enjoy the flexibility of working hours that help you achieve a better work-life balance, contributing to a healthier lifestyle and improved mental well-being. This setup gives you more time for personal activities and reduces the stress of long commutes and rigid schedules. Join a team where your contributions are truly valued, in a culture that fosters both personal and professional growth. You'll have the opportunity to work on complex, long-term cases that create lasting positive outcomes for vulnerable adults. Your Role: Lead and conduct safeguarding assessments for adults at risk, including cases of exploitation, abuse, or neglect. Develop and implement long-term support plans to protect vulnerable adults and improve their outcomes. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, external agencies, and community services to ensure coordinated...

Our client Walsall Council is looking for a Senior Practitioner to join their Children in Care team. About the Service Wellbeing sits at the heart of our Children in Care service. We are committed to creating a supportive, stable environment where practitioners can thrive and where children receive the highest quality of care. Our vision is clear: "Children in our care for now", with a strong focus on reunification wherever possible. We work within a relationship-based, restorative practice model that prioritises meaningful connections and positive outcomes. What We Offer Specialised clinical supervision to support reflective practice Flexible working arrangements to promote work/life balance Therapeutic support available when needed Stable, well-structured teams including: Team Manager, Senior Practitioners, Senior Social Workers, Social Workers, Family Support Worker Average caseload of 15 children and young people Training and development opportunities Support from...

Our client Shropshire council is looking for a Senior Practitioner to join their Looked after children team. Key Responsibilities: As a Social Worker / Senior Social Worker within the Children Looked After Service, you will be responsible for: Maintaining your personal performance with the support of your Team Manager. Undertaking a range of assessments informed by direct intervention with children and families. Progressing children's care and pathway plans, by ensuring that they are accessing the right level of service at the right time. Undertaking statutory visits to children placed at home, in foster care, and within residential provisions in accordance with CLA requirements. Case management and co-ordinating a range of meetings including care planning, risk management, placement stability, PEP's, and review meetings. Providing children and families with information and advice to assist in resolving problems. Some court work relating to revocation of care orders, SGO and...

Senior Social Worker – Children’s Services Location: Birmingham, West Midlands Pay Rate: £33.29 per hour Umbrella Contract Type: Temporary / Contract Working Pattern: Full-time About the Role We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Social Worker to join a Children’s Services team in Birmingham. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled social work professional to take a lead role in improving the quality of practice across the full casework cycle, while managing a complex caseload involving children, young people and families with significant and challenging needs. You will provide expert assessment, intervention and professional decision-making, while supporting the Team Manager to promote high standards of practice, continuous improvement and positive outcomes for children and families. Key Responsibilities Manage a complex caseload, providing high-quality statutory social work services to children, young people and their families. Undertake...

Senior Practitioner – Adult | London Borough of Waltham Forest SW Locums is currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Practitioner – Adult to join the London Borough of Waltham Forest on a full-time locum basis. Location: London, Waltham Forest Role: Senior Practitioner – Adult Pay Rate: £37.17 per hour Contract: Full-time Locum Start Date: ASAP Working Pattern: Monday to Friday Working Arrangement: Hybrid The Role We are looking for an experienced and confident Senior Practitioner to support Adult Social Care services within a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will: * Support and supervise Hospital Social Workers. * Provide strong professional guidance and support to colleagues. * Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team (MDT) in a fast-paced setting. * Have experience working within Hospital and Acute settings. * Work closely with Reablement services to support positive outcomes for adults. *...

Our client Knowsley Borough Council is looking for an Adults Senior Practitioner to join their Community team. Job Purpose To provide high-quality, strengths-based social work practice to adults, their families and carers within a community setting. The Senior Practitioner will manage complex and high-risk cases, undertake assessments and reviews, develop person-centred care and support plans, and promote independence, wellbeing, choice and control. The postholder will also provide professional support, advice and practice guidance to social workers and other members of the multidisciplinary team, contributing to the continuous improvement of social work practice and service delivery. Key Responsibilities Social Work Practice Undertake comprehensive strengths-based assessments of adults with care and support needs in accordance with relevant legislation, policies and procedures. Develop, implement and review person-centred care and support plans. Manage a complex caseload,...

Senior Practitioner – Families First | Family Help Service About the Role We are seeking an experienced Senior Practitioner to join the Families First – Family Help Service, providing advanced social work practice and professional leadership. The successful candidate will hold a reduced caseload of the most complex children and families requiring statutory intervention, while providing expert safeguarding advice, practice oversight, mentoring and reflective support to other practitioners. Working within the Families First model, you will play a key role in step-up and step-down decisions across Child in Need (CIN), Child Protection, Public Law Outline (PLO), care proceedings and permanence planning. You will champion Signs of Safety, Trauma-Informed Practice and Motivational Interviewing, helping to embed high-quality, relationship-based and evidence-informed practice across the service. Key Responsibilities Manage a reduced caseload of complex CIN, Child Protection, PLO,...

Our client Leicestershire County Council is looking for a Senior Social Worker to work as a CP and Court worker. Job Purpose To undertake high-quality statutory social work with children, young people and families, with particular responsibility for complex safeguarding, child protection and court-related work. The post holder will promote the safety, welfare and best interests of children through effective assessment, analysis, intervention, care planning and review. They will manage a complex caseload and provide professional support, guidance and role modelling to less experienced social workers and other colleagues. The role requires effective partnership working with children and families, education, health, police, legal services and other agencies. The post holder will contribute to Child Protection processes, Public Law Outline (PLO) activity and care proceedings, ensuring that social work practice is evidence-based, child-centred and compliant with statutory...

RSR is a public safety & enterprise security recruitment specialist. We assist public safety employers find the right talent. We assist all employers when they want to source public safety and enterprise security skills and experience. Team Manager - Domestic Abuse Housing & Support Services Location: Nottingham Salary: £25,510.40 pro rata - 30 hours per week Hours: 30 hours per week Contract: 12-week initial temporary contract Working Arrangement: Fully office-based DBS: Enhanced DBS clearance required Gender Requirement: Female applicants only Lead. Support. Empower. Make a Difference. We are recruiting for an experienced Team Manager - Domestic Abuse Housing & Support Services to lead a dedicated team providing high-quality, trauma-informed support to women and children experiencing domestic abuse in Nottingham. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced practitioner, senior support worker or manager to take on a leadership role within accommodation-based...

Our client Sheffield City Council is looking for an Adults Social Worker to join their Communities Future Options service. Job Purpose To provide effective Social Work, Prevention, Assessment and Case Management and Reviews of Care and Support of Adults under the Care Act 2014 and other statutory requirements. Duties and Responsibilities Meet and maintain Social Work Registration requirements, maintain professional competency. Through a Strengths Based Approach support people to live a fulfilling life at home, connected to the community and resources around them, and provide care and support where needed. Assess and understand needs and wellbeing under the Care Act 2014 to determine eligibility, producing written assessments that evidences eligibility and evidences critical reflection and analysis to inform and provide rationale for professional decision making Provide information or support to facilitate wellbeing of the people and carers of Sheffield Working with other...

Social Worker – Family Safeguarding Cambridgeshire County Council | £39.00 per hour Umbrella | ASAP Start | Hybrid Make a meaningful impact where it matters most — protecting children, strengthening families and creating safer futures. SW Locums is recruiting an experienced Social Worker – Family Safeguarding to join the City Family Support and Safeguarding Team at Cambridgeshire County Council. Role Details * £39.00 per hour – Umbrella * Full-time locum * Monday to Friday * ASAP start * Hybrid working – 2/3 days in the office * Location: Fawcett House, Foster Road, Trumpington About the Role You will manage a varied caseload across CIN, CP and CIC, with opportunities to work on complex cases involving PLO and Care Proceedings. Key responsibilities include: * Completing statutory visits for CIN, CP and CIC * Chairing CIN and Core Group meetings * Completing court reports, risk assessments and...

Eden Brown Synergy is currently recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to join the Family Safeguarding Team at Cambridgeshire County Council. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Social Worker with strong statutory children's social care experience to join a supportive team on a hybrid basis. Key Responsibilities Manage a varied caseload of CIN, CP and CIC cases, including cases progressing through PLO or Section 31 Care Proceedings. Complete statutory visits and undertake effective assessments of children and families. Chair CIN and Core Group meetings, ensuring appropriate plans and actions are agreed and progressed. Complete court reports, risk assessments and parenting assessments to a high standard. Attend court hearings, with support from a Senior Practitioner or Team Manager where required. Participate in the Duty rota and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns. Attend Initial and Review Child Protection Conferences (ICPCs and RCPCs) and prepare...

Social Worker – Family Safeguarding Service: City Family Support and Safeguarding Location: Fawcett House, Foster Road, Trumpington Working Pattern: Hybrid – 2/3 days in the office Rate: £39 per hour Umbrella Contract: Locum About the Role We are seeking an experienced Social Worker to join the Family Safeguarding Team within City Family Support and Safeguarding. This is a specialist role requiring candidates with previous experience working within a Family Safeguarding Teamand strong court experience. The successful candidate will be confident managing complex safeguarding cases, assessing risk and progressing cases through Child in Need, Child Protection and Care Proceedings. Key Responsibilities Complete statutory visits for Child in Need (CIN), Child Protection (CP) and Children in Care (CIC) cases. Manage an allocated caseload of CIN, CP and CIC cases. Manage complex cases that may progress through Public Law Outline (PLO) or Section 31 Care Proceedings. Chair CIN...

Our client Cambridgeshire County Council is looking for a Team Manager to join their MASH service. MASH Manager managers the day to day function of the service for all new referrals for children and families. They supervise Senior practitioners and Social workers and have overall responsibly for their team. They are on a duty rota to deal with all high risk children and work alongside partners to ensure the right service is initiated when needed to safeguard children. They work in line with Working together guidance and CA04. They adhere to policies and procedures and ensure that they work alongside the Early Help team managers. Main Accountabilities Service Delivery Manage the delivery of a high quality and effective service that responds to the needs of service users and their families or carers in a timely manner within statutory guidelines or service specifications. Manage the planning, allocation and review of workload so priorities are managed, shortfalls identified and...

English Teacher - Hartlepool Job Title: English Teacher Location: Hartlepool Contract: Full-Time, Permanent Start Date: ASAP Protocol Education is working in partnership with a welcoming and well-established secondary school in Hartlepool to recruit a passionate and committed English Teacher for a permanent position. This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive school that offers excellent leadership, strong behaviour systems, and a collaborative teaching environment where both staff and students can thrive. Whether you're an Early Career Teacher looking to begin your teaching journey or an experienced practitioner seeking a new challenge, we'd love to hear from you. The Role The successful candidate will: Teach English across Key Stages 3 and 4, with the potential to teach Key Stage 5 for suitable applicants. Deliver engaging and creative lessons that inspire a love of literature and language. Support students in developing strong literacy, analytical, and...

English Teacher - Stockton Job Title: English Teacher Location: Stockton Contract: Full-Time, Permanent Start Date: ASAP Protocol Education is working in partnership with a welcoming and well-established secondary school in Hartlepool to recruit a passionate and committed English Teacher for a permanent position. This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive school that offers excellent leadership, strong behaviour systems, and a collaborative teaching environment where both staff and students can thrive. Whether you're an Early Career Teacher looking to begin your teaching journey or an experienced practitioner seeking a new challenge, we'd love to hear from you. The Role The successful candidate will: Teach English across Key Stages 3 and 4, with the potential to teach Key Stage 5 for suitable applicants. Deliver engaging and creative lessons that inspire a love of literature and language. Support students in developing strong literacy, analytical, and communication...

Nursery Assistant required for a three month cover. Beautiful nursery based in Hackney, East London. This is a full time post based on a shift rota. Hours will be 8am-4pm, 9am-5pm and 10am-6pm. You will need to be qualified in level 3 in Chidcare, have a enhanced DBS registered on the update service. Job Purpose To support the care, learning, and development of children in a safe, nurturing, and stimulating nursery environment, following the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. Key Responsibilities * Assist in providing high-quality care and education for children aged [insert age range]. * Support planned learning activities and encourage children’s social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development. * Help create a safe, clean, and engaging learning environment. * Supervise children during play, meals, and rest times. * Assist with personal care routines, including feeding, toileting, and changing nappies where required. * Observe...

Level 3 Early Years Practitioner - Part-Time September Opportunities Available! Location: Stafford 🌟 Are you a passionate, caring and enthusiastic Level 3 Early Years Practitioner looking for your next opportunity this September? Whether you're seeking flexible day-to-day supply, a short-term placement or a long-term role, Academics can help you find the right position. Why Register with Academics? Starting with day-to-day supply is a fantastic way to experience different nursery and early years settings, develop your skills and build strong relationships with local settings. Many of our temporary placements can develop into longer-term opportunities for the right candidates. Whether you're looking for flexibility or hoping to secure a regular position, our experienced team will support you. What We Offer: ✨ Short-term, long-term and potential permanent opportunities. ✨ Flexible day-to-day supply to suit your lifestyle. ✨ The opportunity to experience different nursery...

Position: EYFS Teacher Contract Type: Full-Time, Long-Term Temporary Start Date: 8th September 2026 Location: Bexley, London, UK Salary: £40,372 – £59,864 per annum (M1 – UPS3) Salary will be determined based on experience and placement on the Main Pay Range. The maximum salary of £59,864 is applicable to candidates with substantial teaching experience equivalent to UPS3. Hours of work: 8.30am – 4.00pm, Monday to Friday (term time only). Do you believe the early years lay the foundation for a lifetime of learning? A nurturing primary school in Bexley is looking for an EYFS Teacher to join their Early Years team this September. About the Role: We are recruiting on behalf of a nurturing, well-resourced primary school in Bexley for an EYFS Teacher to join their Early Years team on a full-time, long-term temporary basis, with strong potential to become permanent for the right candidate. You will lead a Reception class within a small, close-knit Early Years team, supported by an...

KS2 Teacher – Southwark, London Location: Southwark, London Salary: £40,372 – £59,864 per annum (M1–UPS3) Contract: Full-time | Long-term temporary Start Date: September 2026 Transparency Education is seeking a skilled KS2 Teacher for a long-term primary teaching position in Southwark. The school requires a teacher who can combine strong curriculum knowledge with engaging teaching and effective classroom management. This KS2 Teacher role would suit an experienced primary practitioner looking to make a positive impact throughout a sustained placement. Key responsibilities • Deliver high-quality lessons across the KS2 curriculum. • Plan appropriately challenging learning for pupils of different abilities. • Monitor, assess and report on pupil progress. • Establish clear routines and high expectations for behaviour and learning. • Identify gaps in learning and provide targeted support. • Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff and school leadership. • Maintain...