Children Senior Practitioner - Safeguarding & Care Planning Team - Bromley - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Bromley; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A trusted staffing agency is seeking an experienced Social Worker for a Children’s Senior Practitioner role in Bromley. This position offers competitive pay at £39.04 per hour and the opportunity to manage complex cases within a supportive team. The successful candidate will lead safeguarding work, mentor junior staff, and engage with multi-agency partnerships to ensure the welfare of children. Flexible working arrangements are available, promoting a healthy work-life balance in a vibrant community.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Networking with local authorities

Competitive pay

Qualifications

• Advanced skills in safeguarding and child protection.
• Experience managing complex cases and providing leadership.
• Ability to prepare and present court statements and reports.

Responsibilities

• Hold a protected caseload of complex Child Protection cases.
• Lead safeguarding interventions and conduct assessments.
• Develop and review care plans focused on children's welfare.

Skills

Safeguarding expertise

Mentoring and leadership

Multi-agency collaboration

Assessment and planning

Education

Registered Social Worker qualification

Job description

Social Worker - Adults Multi-Disciplinary Team

Specialism: Social Worker – Children’s Services
Location: Bromley, UK
Salary: £39.04 per hour
Contract: 3-Month Locum (Ongoing Potential)
Schedule: Full Time / Part Time

Step into a pivotal role as a Children’s Senior Practitioner within Bromley’s Safeguarding & Care Planning Team. This is an excellent opportunity to use your expertise to protect and support vulnerable children while benefiting from flexible working arrangements and a competitive hourly rate. Join a committed service where your leadership and practice excellence will directly improve outcomes for children and families.

Perks and Benefits

Part-Time / Full-Time Options: Choose the working pattern that best fits your lifestyle and commitments.

Competitive Hourly Pay: Earn £39.04 per hour, recognising your advanced skills and experience.

Professional Development: Access ongoing training and support to maintain your Social Work England registration and grow your expertise.

Networking Opportunities: Work across a dynamic local authority, strengthening your professional connections and experience.

Engaging Work Environment: Enjoy the variety and challenge of complex safeguarding and care planning work.

Role Purpose

As a Senior Practitioner, you will manage a protected caseload of complex cases while providing practice leadership, mentoring, and high-level safeguarding expertise. You will play a key role in driving quality practice, ensuring children’s plans are robust, timely, and focused on safety, permanence, and wellbeing.

What You Will Do

Hold a protected caseload involving complex Child Protection, Child in Need, and court proceedings.

Lead safeguarding interventions, undertake Section 47 enquiries, and complete high-quality assessments.

Develop, implement, and review comprehensive care plans that ensure the safety, stability, and positive outcomes for children.

Prepare, present, and deliver high-standard court statements, reports, and evidence.

Provide mentoring, guidance, and support to less experienced social workers, promoting reflective and consistent practice.

Work collaboratively with health, education, police, and partner agencies, attending multi-agency meetings and advocating for children’s needs.

Maintain accurate, timely case records and ensure all work complies with statutory requirements and local procedures.

Why Work in Bromley?

Located on the edge of Greater London, Bromley provides the ideal blend of suburban calm and urban accessibility. With excellent transport links, beautiful green spaces, vibrant communities, and a supportive professional network, Bromley offers an outstanding setting for both work and home life.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel

Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency with an Excellent Trustpilot rating from over 1,000 reviews. We are committed to securing competitive rates and roles that align perfectly with your professional skills, goals, and ambitions.