84 senior practitioner jobs found

Adults Senior Practitioner - Preparing for Adulthood (PfA) Team Hackney Council is looking for an experienced Senior Practitioner to join the Preparing for Adulthood (PfA) team on a locum basis, starting immediately. This is a fantastic opportunity to support young people with disabilities and complex needs as they transition into adulthood. Role Overview Manage a complex and varied caseload, including high‑risk and statutory cases Complete Care Act assessments, contribute to EHC plans, and lead on personalised support planning Provide mentoring, guidance, and practice leadership for Social Workers, NQSWs, and students Support the management team with supervision, audits, and case allocation Work collaboratively with health, education, housing, and provider partners Produce high‑quality reports for court and multi‑agency meetings Ensure practice is fully compliant with the Care Act 2014, Children Act 1989/2004, MCA, and all statutory requirementsRequirements Social Work...

Role: Senior Practitioner MASH Department: Children, Families and Education Services Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Senior Practitioner MASH on behalf of Luton Borough Council within their Children, Families and Education Services department. Main purpose of position: To prioritise the most vulnerable and at risk individuals and recommend appropriate advice and action, ensuring that all contacts are signposted or handed over to appropriate staff and services for timely and high quality action. As a Senior Practitioner MASH, you will be responsible to: Work closely with the MASH Deputy Team Manager to deal effectively with all enquiries from a variety of sources. Manage a complex caseload of initial contacts requiring a high level of skill relevant to the needs of the most vulnerable / at risk children and families . Use advanced professional knowledge, skills, experience and initiative to demonstrate a clear understanding of safeguarding in accordance . Effectively...

Locum Social Worker / Senior Practitioner - Competitive Rates & Supportive Team Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 17:00 Pay: Up to £33.30 per hour (umbrella) Location: Stoke On Trent Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and adolescents? Stoke on Trent Council is currently seeking experienced Social Workers / Senior Practitioners to join their Children's Services teams. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a supportive, well-established authority where your skills, experience, and professional judgement are truly valued. Your Role As a Social Worker / Senior Practitioner, you will: Complete statutory Child & Family Assessments Manage a caseload of Children in Need, Child Protection, and Looked After Children Develop, implement, and review care and support plans Lead and contribute to multi-agency and safeguarding meetings Assess risk and ensure timely, effective interventions Support and mentor colleagues (Senior...

Senior Practitioner Adults Southampton Are you an experienced senior professional with a background in adult social care, particularly within learning disabilities and neurodiverse teams? We are currently seeking a highly skilled Senior Practitioner Adults  to join our dynamic team on a 3-month contract. If you have previous experience working with Southampton City Council and are familiar with Care Director systems, this could be the perfect opportunity for you to make a significant impact while advancing your career. As a Senior Practitioner Adults, your role will be vital in supporting the Team Manager and supervising staff to deliver exceptional care. You will take on both operational and managerial responsibilities, including line managing qualified and unregistered staff, chairing safeguarding and best interests meetings, providing expert practice advice, and managing a small complex caseload. Your expertise in adult safeguarding, mental capacity, and care legislation will...

SEN Teacher – Complex Needs (Primary) Contract Type: Full-time Temporary Work Start Date: March 2026 Location: Enfield, North London Salary: £37,870 - £50,474 per annum (Outer London Main Pay Scale, M1–M6) About the Role: We are recruiting in partnership with a large, happy and stimulating primary school in Enfield, North London, for an SEN Teacher – Complex Needs to join their dedicated team from March 2026 (after February half term). This is a full-time, temporary role based within the school’s “soft hub” provision, supporting a small group of 8–10 children from Nursery to Year 6. The children are non-verbal and have global developmental delay, requiring a highly skilled, nurturing and structured approach to learning. The hub is currently staffed by 4–5 adults supporting the children, including an unqualified teacher/leader who oversees daily planning. The school is seeking either: A qualified teacher with QTS and strong SEN experience, or A highly experienced senior...

Directorate: Early Help Contract Type: Fixed term Hours: 36 Salary: £48,003 - £53,172 Location: Parkfield Children's Centre Closing Date: 1st March, 23:55 About Barnet Council Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools, vibrant town centres, vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better. As an organisation, our staff are committed to Our Values: Learning to Improve, Caring, Inclusive, Collaborative - which drive everything we do. About the role We have a fixed term 9 month vacancy for a Social Worker within the 0-19 Early Help South HUB Team. This post requires a Social Work qualification and relevant experience at a senior practitioner level....

Child Protection Advisor | Ealing Council Locum contract £45 per hour Senior advisory and quality assurance role Hybrid working available High-impact strategic safeguarding position Ealing Council is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Child Protection Advisor to join its Children’s Services on a locum basis. This is a senior-level role suited to an advanced practitioner with extensive safeguarding experience, offering an excellent rate and the opportunity to influence frontline practice, quality assurance, and service improvement. About Ealing Council Ealing Council is committed to delivering high-quality safeguarding practice and continuous service improvement. The authority offers a supportive and progressive working environment, where experienced professionals are empowered to drive standards, mentor staff, and shape strategic safeguarding outcomes. Key Responsibilities Provide expert advice and consultation on complex safeguarding and child protection...

Senior Occupational Therapist Adult Social Care - Hull Pay Rate: £40.97 per hour Work Pattern: Flexible working hours (as agreed with Manager) Office Requirement: Minimum 3 days per week in the office Full time role About the Role Eden Brown Synergy is currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Occupational Therapist to join the Adult Social Care team in Hull. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident senior practitioner with strong supervisory experience to play a key role in supporting both service users and colleagues within a busy local authority setting.Key Responsibilities Undertake complex Occupational Therapy assessments within Adult Social Care Complete moving & handling assessments and recommend appropriate equipment/adaptations Support care planning to promote independence and reduce risk Provide supervision and professional support to junior staff Manage a complex caseload, ensuring timely and effective interventions Work collaboratively...

Integrity Education Solutions are proud to be partnering with a forward-thinking education organisation that helps schools raise attainment through evidence-informed practice, examiner insight, and high-impact teaching strategies. They are seeking experienced school leaders and senior practitioners who are Science specialists, ready to extend their expertise beyond their own classroom or department. Who we’re looking for: Science professionals with recent school experience and a proven track record of improving outcomes at departmental, faculty, or whole-school level as: * Middle Leaders / Heads of Department (Science) * Lead Practitioners (Science) * Senior Leaders of Education (SLEs) What you’ll be doing day to day: * Working directly with schools to improve teaching quality and pupil outcomes * Coaching and mentoring teachers and middle leaders to strengthen classroom practice * Supporting departments and leadership teams to embed evidence-informed...

Integrity Education Solutions are proud to be partnering with a forward-thinking education organisation that helps schools raise attainment through evidence-informed practice, examiner insight, and high-impact teaching strategies. They are seeking experienced school leaders and senior practitioners who are Science specialists, ready to extend their expertise beyond their own classroom or department. Who we’re looking for: Maths professionals with recent school experience and a proven track record of improving outcomes at departmental, faculty, or whole-school level as: * Middle Leaders / Heads of Department (Maths) * Lead Practitioners (Maths) * Senior Leaders of Education (SLEs) What you’ll be doing day to day: * Working directly with schools to improve teaching quality and pupil outcomes * Coaching and mentoring teachers and middle leaders to strengthen classroom practice * Supporting departments and leadership teams to embed evidence-informed strategies *...

Children’s Services Assessment Team Manager – Social Work Location: Children’s Services – Assessment Team - Powys County Council Hours: 37 Hours per week Contract: Initially 12 weeks - Potential to extend Salary/Rate: £47 UMBRELLA (£35.78 PAYE) Working alongside Powys County Council, We are looking for an experienced and motivated Team Manager to lead a busy Children’s Services Assessment Social Work Team. This is a key leadership role where you will drive high-quality practice, support staff development, and ensure timely, effective safeguarding responses for children and families. About the Role: As Team Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day running of the Assessment Team, ensuring that referrals, assessments, and child protection enquiries are managed effectively and within timescales. You will provide strong operational and practice leadership in a fast-paced environment focused on safeguarding and early decision-making. You will support and challenge practitioners...

Role: Social Work Assistant/Newly Qualified Social Worker Location: London To work with the person and other professionals as necessary in order to facilitate the stated functions. This includes the undertaking of duty activities and proportionate assessments, safeguarding initial contacts and investigation, the onward referral to community teams for support provision as well as signposting and the provision of information and advice. Responsible to the Team Manager and Senior Practitioners. To ensure that all related administrative functions are undertaken. Key competencies required: * Engage with individuals, carers, families, groups and communities to assess and intervene preventatively using your knowledge and skills, and develop person-led Support Plans to meet the needs of individuals that promote choice, control and independence. * Be able to use a strength-based approach to assessment to support individuals to identify and develop their support networks and consider...

Our client in Devon is looking for an experienced Senior Housing Standards / Housing Enforcement Officer to support the private sector housing and enforcement function. An EHO is preferred, however strong non-EHO candidates with significant housing enforcement experience will also be considered. This role suits a confident practitioner able to lead by example, mentor other officers, and contribute to reviewing and improving housing enforcement procedures and practices, alongside day-to-day enforcement work. Key details: * Rate: Circa £45 - £50 per hour * Contract: 12 months * Start: ASAP * Working pattern: Hybrid Experience required: * Strong background in private sector housing / housing enforcement * Confidence taking formal enforcement action * Ability to work independently and support team development

Nursery Practitioner (Level 3 Preferred) – Maternity Cover Contract: Full Time, Temporary (Maternity Cover) Working Pattern: Year-Round Role – 48 Weeks Shifts: 9:00am–5:00pm or 10:00am–6:00pm Teach Now Recruitment is delighted to be working with a vibrant, well-established nursery in Haringey to recruit an experienced Nursery Practitioner for a maternity cover role starting March 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy, welcoming nursery set within a richly diverse community, where children are supported to flourish in a safe, happy and stimulating environment. About the Nursery • Provision for children aged 1–5 years • A strong, enthusiastic and supportive Early Years team • Large outdoor areas allocated to each room, accessed daily • A focus on high-quality EYFS practice, inclusion and child-centred learning The role will primarily be based in the preschool room (ages 3–4), with occasional support in the 2–3 year old room if required. With up to 45 children...

Senior Procurement & Commercial Manager required for a major Distribution Network Operator based in the UK. Responsibilities As a Senior Procurement & Commercial Manager (Senior Quantity Surveyor) or Head of Procurement & Commercial Manager in the Transmission Onshore Business, you will be expected to manage the procurement and post contract commercial requirements relevant to the Transmission business area. You will demonstrate value leadership, customer service and innovation to support the vision in becoming a world class provider of Procurement and Commercial services and embed a consistent approach to reduce the total cost of ownership by achieving targets set in this regard. Reporting to the Director, Procurement & Commercial for Onshore Delivery you are expected to be a senior hands-on leader. Commercial Ownership and responsibility for the Commercial Delivery of one or more mega (c.£1Bn plus) infrastructure projects for Overhead Line / Substations/...

Early Years Practitioner - Retford Are you passionate about helping infants with their first educational experiences? Academics, an established Education Agency, is currently recruiting a compassionate and dedicated Early Years Practitioner to work on a temporary basis within local nursery and early years settings across Retford. As an Early Years Practitioner, you will support children throughout their early development, helping to create a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment. This Early Years Practitioner position includes: A supportive working environment Guidance from experienced senior staff Ongoing education and training opportunities CPD access through Academics' exclusive training platform Excellent rates of pay (dependent on experience and responsibilities, inclusive of holiday pay) Opportunities within local settings across RetfordTo work as an Early Years Practitioner with Academics, you must hold one of the following (or equivalent): Level 2 Diploma /...

Head of English - Clacton Are you an accomplished English practitioner ready to take on whole-department leadership? Or an experienced Head of English seeking a fresh environment in which to make your mark? A thriving secondary school in Clacton is looking to appoint a passionate and strategic Head of English to guide and develop. This role offers an excellent opportunity for either an ambitious second-in-department ready for promotion or an established curriculum leader eager for a new professional chapter. Key Responsibilities Provide clear vision and leadership for English across Key Stages 3 and 4 (Key Stage 5 advantageous) Shape and refine a broad, challenging, and inspiring English curriculum Coach and develop colleagues to strengthen teaching and learning Analyse performance data to inform intervention and improvement strategies Person Specification Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential Degree in English or a closely related discipline Substantial...

Early Career Teacher (ECT) – Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2  Location: Finchley, Barnet, London  Start Date: September 2026  Contract: Full-time, Temporary  Salary: £37,868 – £39,851 per annum (in line with Teacher Pay Scales - M1)  Teach Now is working in partnership with a small, welcoming primary school in Finchley to recruit an enthusiastic Early Career Teacher (ECT) for a September 2026 start. This role is open to ECTs interested in teaching Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2, depending on strengths and preferences.  This is a school with a big community feel, where staff know every child exceptionally well and new teachers are never left feeling “lost.” The close-knit team is highly supportive, making it an ideal environment for ECTs who want to develop confidence, skill, and classroom presence within a nurturing setting.  Why this role is perfect for an ECT  Small, friendly school with strong relationships across staff, pupils, and families  Weekly mentoring with an experienced...

ECT Maths Teacher - Secondary School Location: Braintree, Essex Start Date: September 2026 Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term | Potential for Permanent Placement Salary: M1 Are you a passionate Maths Teacher who enjoys inspiring students through literature, language and effective communication? Are you looking to join a supportive secondary school with strong leadership and a commitment to professional development? We are working in partnership with a well-regarded secondary school in Braintree who are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Maths Teacher to join their team from September 2026. This is a full-time, long-term position with strong potential to become permanent for the right candidate. This is an excellent opportunity to join a school where Maths is highly valued, with a strong focus on academic achievement, literacy development and pastoral support. The Role: Deliver engaging and high-quality Maths lessons across KS3 and KS4 Teach Maths Plan, assess and provide...

ECT Art and Design Teacher - Secondary School Location: Braintree, Essex Start Date: September 2026 Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term | Potential for Permanent Placement Salary: M1 Are you a passionate Art and Design Teacher who enjoys inspiring students? Are you looking to join a supportive secondary school with strong leadership and a commitment to professional development? We are working in partnership with a well-regarded secondary school in Braintree who are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Art and Design Teacher to join their team from September 2026. This is a full-time, long-term position with strong potential to become permanent for the right candidate. This is an excellent opportunity to join a school where Art and Design is highly valued, with a strong focus on academic achievement, literacy development and pastoral support. The Role: Deliver engaging and high-quality Art and Design lessons across KS3 and KS4 Plan, assess and provide meaningful feedback to...