Children's Senior Practitioner - Complex Safeguarding Team

Reed; Lancashire, Tameside; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Lancashire is seeking a Children's Senior Practitioner for their Safeguarding Team. The role involves leading complex safeguarding cases, conducting assessments, and supporting case management. Candidates must be qualified social workers with at least 3 years of experience. This position offers a competitive pay rate of £40 per hour along with various benefits including a dedicated recruitment consultant and access to the full UK jobs market.

Benefits

Dedicated Recruitment Consultant

Free CV building and Interview support

Free DBS checks

Weekly payroll

CPD contributions

Qualifications

• Must be a Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience working as a Qualified social worker.

Responsibilities

• Lead and provide expert advice on complex safeguarding cases.
• Conduct complex assessments and develop care plans.
• Chair Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conferences (MARACs).
• Support the management of safeguarding cases.

Skills

Complex case management

Conducting assessments

Safeguarding expertise

Education

Diploma in social work or equivalent

Job description

Our Client, Tameside Council, is seeking a Children's Senior Practitioner to join their Safeguarding Team.

Fantastic payrate of £40 per hour!

Are you an Adults Social Worker, passionate about making a difference in your community? Do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity!

Responsibilities of this role:

• Lead and provide expert advice on complex safeguarding cases involving children and adults, such as those with complex needs or criminal activity.
• Conduct complex assessments and develop outcome-focused care and support plans.
• Chair Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conferences (MARACs).
• Lead safeguarding enquiries and contribute to multi-agency risk assessments.
• Support the management of safeguarding cases by acting as a point of contact and leading decisions on high-risk situations.

Requirements of this role:

• Must be a Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.
• Must have a Social Work qualification (Diploma in social work, social work degree or equivalent)
• Must have minimum of 3 years' experience working as a Qualified social worker

Benefits of working through Reed, include:

• Dedicated Recruitment Consultant.
• Aftercare service delivered by Candidate Care Team.
• Free CV building and Interview support.
• Free DBS checks.
• Weekly payroll.
• PAYE payroll option with additional benefits including holiday pay, healthcare, pension plus more.
• CPD contributions.
• Access to full UK jobs market with top tier status across many public and private sector clients.
• Supporting the Reed Foundation which has given £9.5m to charity since 2010.

Does this role interest you? Apply today!