Advanced Social Work Practitioner - Safeguarding Leader

East Riding of Yorkshire Council; Beverley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is seeking an Advanced Social Work Practitioner to join the Children’s Safeguarding Hub on a part‑time permanent basis in Beverley. You will be the first point of contact for safeguarding concerns, coordinating timely responses and working within a multi‑agency team of advanced social workers and co-located partners to support children and families.

We value leadership, collaboration and resilient practitioners who can navigate thresholds, work under pressure and

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with children and families in a statutory social care setting
• Strong decision-making skills and a clear understanding of thresholds
• Commitment to ensuring timely and appropriate support for children and families
• Excellent partnership working and the ability to use your initiative
• Experience working across organisational boundaries to improve outcomes
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Responsibilities

• Act as first point of contact for safeguarding concerns.
• Work within a multi-agency team of advanced social workers and co-located partners.
• Contribute to timely and effective responses for children and families.

Skills

Leadership

Decision-making

Partnership working

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Working across boundaries

Under pressure

Job description

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is seeking an Advanced Social Work Practitioner to join the Children’s Safeguarding Hub on a part‑time permanent basis in Beverley. You will be the first point of contact for safeguarding concerns, coordinating timely responses and working within a multi‑agency team of advanced social workers and co-located partners to support children and families.

We value leadership, collaboration and resilient practitioners who can navigate thresholds, work under pressure and