Senior Practitioner - Child Protection

Leaders In Care Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable local authority in the UK is seeking an experienced Senior Practitioner for their Child Protection Team. This role offers a competitive rate of up to £42 per hour, with manageable caseloads and strong peer support. Ideal candidates will have a recognised Social Work qualification and expertise in care proceedings and safeguarding. Flexibility for remote work and various working hours is available, along with opportunities for professional development and internal progression. You will contribute to child-focused decisions in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Loyalty Bonus up to £150 weekly

Flexible working options

Supportive management and team culture

Qualifications

• You must hold a recognised Social Work qualification and be registered with Social Care Wales.
• Experience in child protection and court work is essential.
• Ability to manage a small but complex caseload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Work with families to ensure timely, child-focused decisions.
• Support the Child Protection / Court Team in safeguarding children.
• Provide reflective supervision and mentoring to peers.

Skills

Confidence in care proceedings

Care planning

Long-term safeguarding

Family engagement

Collaboration with legal professionals

Education

Recognised Social Work qualification

Job description

Start Early 2026 | Long term contracts| Low caseloads | Supportive Management | High Flexibility

Not feeling fulfilled in your current locum role as we head into 2026?

We’re working with a stable, supportive local authority that genuinely understands the pressures of front-line child protection and court work. They’re looking for an experienced Senior Practitioner to join their Child Protection / Court Team, offering a competitive rate of up to £42 per hour.

This role is ideal for someone confident in care proceedings, care planning, permanency, and long-term safeguarding for children subject to Child Protection Plans or who are looked after. You’ll be working closely with families, legal professionals, and partner agencies to ensure timely, child-focused decisions that prioritise safety and stability.

You’ll be joining a well-established team with long-standing permanent staff, meaning you’ll have strong peer support, reflective supervision, and mentoring—not just expectations to “hit the ground running.” The service values good social work practice and realistic caseloads.

Remote working is strongly encouraged, with flexibility around court days and key visits, and the team is expanding to manage demand sustainably.

What’s on offer:

• Manageable caseloads - Small but complex
• Flexible working options: 4-day week, condensed hours, or traditional 37-hour week
• Loyalty Bonus: Earn up to £150 extra weekly
• Supportive management and team culture
• Remote working strongly supported
• Start date flexibility: They are happy to wait up to a month for the right candidate
• Internal progression opportunities: Move across teams if desired
• Market-leading payroll system

This is a fantastic opportunity to further develop your leadership and practice skills in a well-supported environment, surrounded by experienced professionals who share your commitment to improving the lives of children and young people in care.

Additionally, if you know another Senior Practitioner or Social Worker who may be interested, we offer a £500 referral bonus for successful placements.

To apply, please send your CV or contact Nathan directly at [e-mail] for more details.

Please note: As this is a statutory role, you must hold a recognised Social Work qualification and be registered with Social Care Wales.