Senior Children & Family Safeguarding Practitioner (ASAP)

SW Locums Ltd; Bexleyheath; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Job summary

Bexley Council is seeking an experienced Advanced Children & Family Practitioner to join its Families First - Family Help Service.

This role involves delivering advanced practice, professional leadership and safeguarding guidance while supporting children and families with complex needs requiring statutory intervention. You will contribute to high-quality assessments, care planning and impactful interventions to safeguard children and improve outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex caseload of children and families requiring statutory intervention.
• Provide professional leadership, advanced social work practice and expert safeguarding advice.
• Oversee assessments, care planning and interventions to ensure high standards of practice.
• Support colleagues in managing complex safeguarding situations and making informed decisions.
• Promote child-centred practice and positive outcomes for children and families.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies and statutory guidance.

Job description

Bexley Council is seeking an experienced Advanced Children & Family Practitioner to join its Families First - Family Help Service.

This role involves delivering advanced practice, professional leadership and safeguarding guidance while supporting children and families with complex needs requiring statutory intervention. You will contribute to high-quality assessments, care planning and impactful interventions to safeguard children and improve outcomes.