Adults Senior Practitioner - Social Care Qualified

Service Care; Lancashire; Remote; GBP 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training allowance

Referral bonus schemes

Sign-up bonus

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Service Care is seeking an Adults Senior Practitioner - Social Care Qualified for a 2-week contract, primarily home-based in the UK. You will manage adult safeguarding cases, supervise staff, and perform safeguarding triage with external collaboration as needed.

The role requires proven social work experience in adult safeguarding, strong decision-making and supervision skills, and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Social Worker in adult safeguarding.
• Strong decision‑making and staff supervision skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to attend meetings and training sessions.

Responsibilities

• Managing adult safeguarding cases with strong decision‑making skills.
• Leading and supervising staff within the safeguarding team.
• Conducting safeguarding triage assessments to ensure client safety and wellbeing.
• Collaborating with internal teams and external agencies to facilitate effective safeguarding processes.
• Attending meetings, training, and site visits as required (office visits will be scheduled periodically).
• Maintaining accurate records and case files in compliance with statutory requirements.

Skills

Decision-making

Staff supervision

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Education

Social Care qualification

Job description

Adults Senior Practitioner - Social Care Qualified

Contract Opportunity - £36 per hour

Are you an experienced Adults Senior Practitioner - Social Care Qualified looking for a rewarding contract role? We are seeking a dedicated professional to join our team for a 2-week contract within the Adult Safeguarding Triage Team. This is an excellent opportunity to utilize your expertise in safeguarding, decision-making, and staff supervision, while working in a flexible, predominantly home-based environment.

Responsibilities of the Adults Senior Practitioner - Social Care Qualified

• Managing adult safeguarding cases with strong decision‑making skills
• Leading and supervising staff within the safeguarding team
• Conducting safeguarding triage assessments to ensure client safety and wellbeing
• Collaborating with internal teams and external agencies to facilitate effective safeguarding processes
• Attending meetings, training, and site visits as required (office visits will be scheduled periodically)
• Maintaining accurate records and case files in compliance with statutory requirements

Candidate Requirements for the Adults Senior Practitioner - Social Care Qualified

• Proven experience as a Social Worker in adult safeguarding
• Strong decision‑making and staff supervision skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexibility to attend meetings and training sessions
• Valid Social Care qualification

What We Offer for the Adults Senior Practitioner - Social Care Qualified

• Competitive pay at £36 per hour (Umbrella pay rate)
• A £250 training allowance
• Dedicated specialist consultant to support your application
• Access to daily payroll runs and free candidate registrations
• Referral and loyalty bonus schemes, as well as a sign-up bonus
• Free compliance checks to ensure all credentials are verified
• Mileage reimbursement at 55p per mile for business travel
• Work with 1000’s of clients nationwide for diverse and flexible opportunities