Senior Practitioner, Child & Family Safeguarding (Hybrid)

Opus People Solutions Ltd; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 47.000 - 50.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Relocation package

Sponsorship swap available

Zusammenfassung

Cambridgeshire County Council is seeking an experienced Senior Practitioner for the Children, Education and Families Service. The role involves managing a complex caseload, providing professional leadership and mentoring, and driving safeguarding excellence.

The post is hybrid (3-4 days in the office at Fawcett House, Trumpington, Cambridge) with potential office relocation. A social work qualification and registration are essential, along with a full UK driving licence and willingness to travel

Qualifikationen

• Recognised Social Work qualification and current registration.
• Significant post-qualification experience in Children's Social Care.
• Experience in safeguarding, court work and risk assessment.
• Ability to coach, supervise and develop colleagues.

Aufgaben

• Manage a highly complex caseload including safeguarding and court proceedings.
• Provide professional leadership and risk management guidance.
• Mentor and coach Social Workers and Practitioners.
• Act as Practice Lead and contribute to workforce development.
• Deputise for the Team Manager when required.
• Lead complex assessments and safeguarding interventions.
• Analyse risk and support effective planning.
• Foster multi‑agency collaboration and court involvement.
• Ensure timely, high-quality case records and reviews.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Communication skills

Decision making

Coaching

Relationship building

Driving licence

Ausbildung

Social Work qualification

Social Work England registration

Tools

UK Driving Licence

Jobbeschreibung

Cambridgeshire County Council is seeking an experienced Senior Practitioner for the Children, Education and Families Service. The role involves managing a complex caseload, providing professional leadership and mentoring, and driving safeguarding excellence.

The post is hybrid (3-4 days in the office at Fawcett House, Trumpington, Cambridge) with potential office relocation. A social work qualification and registration are essential, along with a full UK driving licence and willingness to travel