Senior Practitioner – Adult Safeguarding (Flexible Hours)

Kent County Council; East Malling; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent County Council's Adult Safeguarding Team in West Kent is recruiting senior practitioners to lead safeguarding work, drive excellent practice, and support positive outcomes for adults with care needs. You will conduct risk-based safeguarding enquiries, engage with individuals and families, and supervise colleagues to maintain high standards.

We support flexible working arrangements, strong professional development through our social care academy, and progression routes including specialist

Qualifications

• Experience of managing risk and completing safeguarding enquiries.
• Expertise in the supervision and development of staff, including performance management.
• Positive, forward-thinking attitude with strengths-based practice focused on outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Role involves managing risk and completing safeguarding enquiries.
• Supervise and develop staff, including performance management.
• Work collaboratively as part of a senior practitioner team with flexible, locally focused practice.

Skills

Risk management

Staff supervision

Performance management

Driving license

Job description

Kent County Council's Adult Safeguarding Team in West Kent is recruiting senior practitioners to lead safeguarding work, drive excellent practice, and support positive outcomes for adults with care needs. You will conduct risk-based safeguarding enquiries, engage with individuals and families, and supervise colleagues to maintain high standards.

We support flexible working arrangements, strong professional development through our social care academy, and progression routes including specialist