Senior Practitioner

Opus People Solutions Ltd; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Practitioner for their Multi Agency Safeguarding Team. This role is pivotal in managing complex cases involving children and families, ensuring that the right support and interventions are provided. You'll have the opportunity to coach and mentor less experienced team members while also leading assessments and planning services that truly make a difference in the community. With a hybrid work pattern, this position allows for flexibility while still being deeply engaged in impactful work. If you are passionate about safeguarding and empowering families, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of post-qualifying experience in social work.
• Current Social Work England registration is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex caseloads with autonomy and regular supervision.
• Provide professional leadership in assessment and support planning.

Skills

Coaching and mentoring

Complex assessment

Leadership

Analytical reporting

Education

Recognised professional Social Work qualification

Job description

Job Title: Senior Practitioner - Multi Agency Safeguarding Team

Hourly Pay Rate: 42

Work Pattern: Hybrid (2-3 days a week in the office)

Location: Cambridge County Council, Huntingdon

About Us

Children, young people, and their families are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that delivering Children's Services well has the potential to transform the lives of children, young people, and their families across Cambridgeshire.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and their families. We help children, young people, and their families to build resilience and community connections and empower them to find their own solutions to problems. We understand that children and young people are not all the same, but they all deserve outstanding services.

The Role

The team conducts MASH enquiries on referrals concerning children and their families, to determine if the threshold for statutory intervention is met or if early help is more appropriate.

As a Senior Practitioner in MASH, you will manage a complex caseload appropriate to your qualification, experience, and competency. The workload will be highly complex, with a degree of autonomy and regular supervision.

Key Requirements

• Coach and mentor less experienced team members as a Practice Educator.
• Provide professional leadership in complex assessment and support planning cases involving risk, safety, and complexity concerning children, young people, and families.
• Deputise for the Team Manager when required, including responsibilities for all key duties in their absence.
• Undertake timely assessments in line with statutory, regulatory, and operational standards, policies, and procedures.
• Plan, implement, and review services for children and young people, ensuring outcomes are met.
• Chair and attend relevant childcare meetings to ensure assessment outcomes are achieved through appropriate support and services.
• Provide concise and analytical written and verbal reports for various settings, including court proceedings.
• Lead, guide, and supervise team members to ensure work plans are in place and cases are managed effectively.
• Manage workload planning, allocation, and review for direct reports to meet priorities within capacity and standards.
• Develop effective partnerships with colleagues and partner agencies to provide comprehensive responses and develop integrated services.

Skills & Experience

• Recognised professional Social Work qualification.
• At least 3 years of post-qualifying relevant experience.
• Current Social Work England registration.
• Valid UK driving license and access to a car.

If you are passionate about making a difference and meet the experience criteria, we would love to hear from you.