91 senior practitioner jobs found

Main duties and responsibilities: Manage a caseload of complex cases involving high levels of risk and needs to a high standard to ensure resources are utilised effectively.. Provide a high quality resource of professional social work knowledge and expertise to a team of Social Workers, to include student supervision, chairing complex meetings, assisted fieldwork, attendance in court, case audits and reviews etc, to assist the team in ensuring that it carries out its core tasks to a high standard. Provide coaching and mentoring support to Social Workers, including those undertaking social work training, to support and further their professional knowledge and development to impact upon the overall quality of practice within teams. Attend court, where appropriate, to assist the team in ensuring that key professional input and expertise is provided to high profile and sensitive cases. Act as Practice Assessor to support student placements/ASYE. Liaise regularly with colleagues...

Senior Practitioner | Children's Services | Tameside Council | £40 per hour Tameside Council is continuing to invest in and strengthen its Children's Services, making this an exciting time to join the organisation. As the service continues to build and grow, they are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Practitioner to support the delivery of high-quality services to children and families. This opportunity is ideal for experienced Social Workers looking to step into a more senior role and further develop their leadership, mentoring and practice development skills within a supportive environment. Role Overview As a Senior Practitioner, you will play a key role in supporting the Team Manager and driving high standards of practice across the team. Alongside managing a caseload of more complex children and families, you will provide guidance, support and reflective supervision to colleagues, helping to develop practice and contribute to the service improvement agenda. Key...

Staffordshire County Council Senior Practitioner – Assessment Team Pay Rate: £40 per hour Hours: 37 per week Contract: Locum About the Role Staffordshire County Council is seeking an experienced Senior Practitioner to join its Assessment Team. You will work with children and families at the front door of services, undertaking assessments and responding to safeguarding concerns to ensure children receive the right support at the right time. As a Senior Practitioner, you will support high-quality practice within the team, manage complex cases, and provide guidance and mentoring to colleagues where required. Key Responsibilities Complete Child and Family Assessments and Section 47 enquiries. Manage complex safeguarding and assessment cases. Provide support and guidance to less experienced social workers. Assess risk and develop effective safety plans. Work collaboratively with education, health, police, and partner agencies. Undertake direct work with children and...

Role: Qualified Social - Senior Practitioner LAC Team Contract: Temp to Perm Pay: £40p/h Salary: £35,745 - £38,890 Plus £3,500 market supplement Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Senior Practitioner on behalf of Luton Borough Council within their Children Services . About the Role To support practice development of our Newly Qualified Social Workers NQSW's through their assessed and supported year of employment within the Social Work Academy. To continue to promote the academy and career pathways and Luton as an employer. The Senior Practitioners also support the Principle Social Worker to strive for excellence across Children Services by delivering key training's on themes drawn from audits. As a Senior Practitioner: Provide reflective supervision to explore the NQSW's practice and factors influencing their practice responses (including emotions, assumptions, power relations and the wider social context). Develop a shared understanding of the knowledge base...

Your new company Oxfordshire County Council is looking for an experienced Social Worker / Senior Practitioner to join the Children's Assessment Service (CAS) based in Abingdon.This is a fast-paced, front-door service where you will play a key role in assessing risk, safeguarding children, and ensuring timely interventions for children, young people, and families.You will manage a caseload undertaking Section 17 Child & Family Assessments and Section 47 Child Protection enquiries, ensuring that children's voices are central to all decisions and plans. Your new role Key Responsibilities Complete Child & Family Assessments (S17) and Child Protection investigations (S47) Respond to new referrals and act as a duty worker on rotation Develop SMART care and intervention plans to support families Work collaboratively within a multi-agency safeguarding framework Prepare high-quality reports (assessments, child protection conferences, court reports) Ensure the child's voice is...

Pre School Leader Monday to Friday 8.15 to 3.45 September & Perm Wells, Somerset We are looking for a passionate, qualified, and enthusiastic Pre-School Leader to lead our lovely Pre-School room this coming September. The Role As our Pre-School Leader you will take the lead in creating a safe, stimulating, and joyful learning environment for a small class of just 12 pre-school aged children. You will work closely with a dedicated Level 3 Early Years Assistant within the room. Additionally, you will collaborate and plan directly with the Reception Teacher to ensure a seamless, cohesive transition for the children as they progress through the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Key Responsibilities: * Lead and Inspire: Oversee the daily running of the Pre-School room, ensuring a high standard of care and education. * Collaborative Planning: Partner with the Reception Teacher to plan an engaging, play-based EYFS curriculum that prepares children for...

Team Leader – Children with Disabilities (CWD) Team Location: Bedford Borough Council Pay Rate: £44.17 per hour Contract Type: Full-Time Locum (37.5 Hours per Week) Start Date: ASAP SW Locums is seeking an experienced and motivated Team Leader to join the highly regarded Children with Disabilities (CWD) Team at Bedford Borough Council. This is a rare opportunity to step into a leadership role within a stable and well-established service that is dedicated to achieving positive outcomes for children, young people, and their families. This position offers a competitive rate of £44.17 per hour and the opportunity to lead a committed team within a supportive local authority environment. About the Team The Children with Disabilities Team is a stable and experienced service consisting of 10 Social Workers alongside a dedicated Short Breaks Team. The service works with children and young people with disabilities, ensuring they receive the support, protection, and services they require...

A friendly and inclusive primary school in Islington is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Early Years Practitioner to join their Early Years team from September 2026. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Early Years professional looking to take the next step in their career within a supportive school environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the delivery of outstanding early years provision, helping to create a nurturing, stimulating and engaging environment where every child can flourish. The Role Working within the school's Early Years setting, you will support the planning and delivery of high-quality learning experiences, lead by example within the team and contribute to the ongoing development of the provision. You will build strong relationships with children, families and colleagues, ensuring that all pupils receive the support they need to achieve their full potential. Key Responsibilities Support the day-to-day...

Role: Qualified Social - Senior Social Worker Children Looked after Team Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Senior Social Worker on behalf of Luton Borough Council within their Children Services . About the Role To support practice development of our Newly Qualified Social Workers NQSW's through their assessed and supported year of employment within the Social Work Academy. To continue to promote the academy and career pathways and Luton as an employer. The Senior Practitioners also support the Principle Social Worker to strive for excellence across Children Services by delivering key training's on themes drawn from audits. As a Senior Social Worker: Provide reflective supervision to explore the NQSW's practice and factors influencing their practice responses (including emotions, assumptions, power relations and the wider social context). Develop a shared understanding of the knowledge base informing their analysis and the limitations of their thinking, and use this...

One of my local government clients is seeking an experienced Brokerage Officer to join the Commissioning Team. This role supports the sourcing, arranging and amending of care packages, placements and supported living services for adults, including older people, individuals with learning disabilities and those with mental health needs. Working collaboratively with Service Managers, Senior Practitioners and Care Managers, the Brokerage Officer will ensure placements and services are procured in line with council policies, Standing Orders and value-for-money principles. Key Responsibilities: * Deliver a placement brokerage function within adult services, including older people, learning disabilities and mental health. * Work within the Commissioning Team to contribute to market management and provider engagement. * Ensure timely supplier set-up, contracting, amendments and service changes. * Source appropriate services for individuals with no recourse to...

Adults Advanced Practitioner - Early Intervention Vehicle (EIV) Hertfordshire - BRE Science Park, Bucknalls Lane, Watford, WD25 9NH £35 per hour Eden Brown Synergy is currently recruiting for an experienced Adults Advanced Practitioner to join the Early Intervention Vehicle (EIV) Service in Hertfordshire. This is a senior operational leadership role within a jointly funded health and social care initiative delivered in partnership with Hertfordshire County Council (HCC) and Central London Community Health. Key Responsibilities: Provide operational oversight of 4 HCC staff and 4 EIV Practitioners Offer complex case advice and safeguarding guidance Oversee the EIV intake/referral pathway Manage a monthly rota ensuring 2 vehicles operate daily Deliver monthly performance reports to senior management and quarterly reports to stakeholders Work within a 7-day service (08:00-18:30, 365 days per year) Collaborate with NHS nurses and paramedics in a multi-disciplinary team Important...

Reception Class Nursery Nurse - Level 3 Hayes, Hillingdon Full-Time | September 2026 | Long-Term A large and well-established four-form entry primary school in Hayes is seeking a dedicated Level 3 Nursery Nurse / Early Years Practitioner to support within a Reception class. The role is available to start September 2026, depending on the candidate's availability. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-structured Early Years team within a large, supportive primary school that places a strong focus on giving children a positive and engaging start to their education. About the School This four-form entry primary school has a strong reputation locally and benefits from a well-organised Early Years provision. The Reception classes are well supported with experienced teachers, additional adults in the room, and excellent learning resources. The school provides: A well-established Early Years Foundation Stage team Purpose-built indoor and outdoor learning spaces A...

Are you an enthusiastic, highly motivated, and qualified Teaching Assistant? We are seeking a dedicated professional to join our prep school team and make a real difference to children’s learning and emotional development, helping to ensure that every pupil can access learning, build confidence and achieve their full potential.   This is an exciting opportunity to primarily support a lower KS2 teacher and pupils. You will work in close partnership with the class teacher to prepare resources, deliver engaging learning experiences, run targeted interventions with groups of children and provide social and emotional support.   The successful candidate will hold a minimum of Level 2 TA qualification, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a proactive and flexible approach, and a passion for supporting pupils to succeed. You will be confident managing pupil behaviour and supporting teaching within the lower KS2 age group. Additionally, you will contribute to the...

Physics Teacher (KS3 & KS4) Wandsworth | September 2026 Start Are you a passionate and ambitious Physics teacher looking for your next opportunity from September 2026? We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Physics Teacher to join our successful Science Department at a vibrant mixed secondary school in Wandsworth. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire young people, deliver high-quality teaching across Key Stages 3 and 4, and contribute to a culture of academic excellence and inclusion. The Role Deliver engaging and challenging Physics lessons across KS3 and KS4. Inspire students of all abilities to develop a curiosity for science and a love of learning. Support students in achieving strong academic outcomes and reaching their full potential. Contribute to the ongoing development of the Science curriculum and department. Maintain high expectations for behaviour, achievement, and student engagement. We Are Looking For A qualified teacher with QTS (or...

Year 6 Maths & English Intervention Teacher - Birkenhead Primary School (Mornings Only) Location: Birkenhead Start Date: September 2026 Contract Type: Temporary - Part Time (Mornings Only) Hours: Monday to Friday, Morning Sessions Only Pay: £160-£240 per day (equivalent to £80-£120 per morning session), dependent on experience As this is a mornings-only position, successful candidates will be paid at 50% of the applicable full-day rate, equating to £80-£120 per morning session depending on experience. Spencer Clarke Group are working with a welcoming primary school in Birkenhead who are seeking an experienced Year 6 Intervention Teacher to join their team from September 2026. This role is focused on delivering targeted Maths and English interventions to Year 6 pupils, helping them close attainment gaps, build confidence and prepare for SATs and the transition to secondary school. The successful candidate will work with small groups of pupils each morning, delivering...

Title: Project Manager Duration: 12 Months Location: Sheffield (Minimum 3 days per week onsite) Rate: £60-£62p/h via Umbrella Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation, in alignment with subcontracted Project Controllers. Monitor and control the project budget to ensure efficient use of funds and compliance with financial constraints. Identify, record, and manage risks and issues, while developing and implementing mitigation strategies and capturing opportunities where appropriate. Support the technical team (PI and engineers) in delivering technical outcomes, ensuring research activity and deliverables meet required standards and that transition points are achieved. This will include checking with engineers on the status of RL gates. Coordinate procurement activities in collaboration with technical leads, SM, ISC, and business support specialists. Lead the project team, fostering effective...

Morson Edge are currently recruiting for a Project Management Specialist to work on the behalf of one of our prestigious clients based in Sheffield.  This is a contract role for 12 months, with possibility of extension. Main Responsibilities • Lead the project from initiation through to completion, ensuring delivery against objectives while effectively managing resources, risks, and stakeholder expectations. Responsible for the IHSS portfolio, ensuring IHSS, COMPASS and HICOMS remain aligned to agreed schedules and commitments. This is a 12-month backfill role reporting to the our clients Lead for IHSS. Key Responsibilities  • Develop and maintain detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation, in alignment with subcontracted Project Controllers.  • Monitor and control the project budget to ensure efficient use of funds and compliance with financial constraints.  • Identify, record, and manage risks and issues, while developing and...

HR Adviser (Service Support) (Maternity cover – up to 12 months) Benefits: Salary: £39,862 - £45,091 per annum (Pay award pending) Grade 5 Hours: Full Time - 37 hours per week Location – Service Headquarters, Calcot, Reading Excellent annual leave allowance of 28 days, flexible working, onsite gym, parking facilities and a Local Government Pension Scheme are available About the role:  This is an exciting opportunity to join Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) as an HR Adviser on a fixed-term basis, supporting a professional and high-performing HR team. You will play an important role in delivering high quality HR advice and support across a broad range of employment and service matters, while also contributing to payroll, pensions and key organisational projects. If you are looking for a varied and rewarding HR role where you can make a real contribution, and you have strong digital skills including Microsoft Office and HR systems, this could be an...

Looked After Children (Child In Care) Social Worker Please note that only Social Work England Registered Social Workers with Right to Work in the UK will be considered for this role, please do not apply if you are not a SWE Registered Social Worker who has the Right to Work in the UK. Location: Bedford Borough (UK-wide caseload) Rate: Social Worker £37.86 / Senior Social Worker £39.31 (rising after 12 weeks AWR) Contract: Locum - Full Time About the Role Bedford Borough Council is seeking 2-3 experienced Social Workers to join their Looked After Children service - also known as LAC / CLA (Children Looked After) / CIC (Children in Care) / Corporate Parenting teams. This is a strong-performing service that continues to improve following its last Ofsted inspection and is well-supported by management and robust IT systems. You will be working with children subject to full care orders and separated migrant children, managing a varied caseload while contributing to a service...

A welcoming and well-regarded primary school in Camden is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Year 2 Teacher to join their team as soon as possible. This is a long-term position with the opportunity to continue into the new academic year from September 2026. The school is looking for a committed practitioner who can quickly establish positive relationships, deliver engaging lessons and support pupils in achieving their full potential during this important stage of their primary education. The Role Full-time Year 2 Class Teacher position. Immediate start available. Long-term opportunity with continuity into September 2026. Full planning, preparation and assessment responsibilities. Deliver engaging and creative lessons in line with the Key Stage 1 curriculum. Monitor pupil progress and provide effective feedback to support achievement. Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment where all children can thrive. The Ideal Candidate Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)....