Senior Practitioner — Contextual Safeguarding Leader

Milton Keynes; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

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Job summary

Milton Keynes City Council is seeking a Senior Practitioner to lead contextual safeguarding work with children and young people at risk in Milton Keynes. You’ll work within the Contextual Safeguarding Team to identify risks, develop clear care plans and make well-informed decisions to keep families safe.

You’ll guide colleagues, share expertise, and help build consistent social work practice across the team, while remaining connected with children and families.

Qualifications

• Experience leading practice in safeguarding.
• Ability to assess risk and develop care plans.
• Strong collaboration with families and partner agencies.
• Excellent communication and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional leadership across complex cases.
• Assess risk and create clear care plans.
• Support and guide junior colleagues.
• Collaborate with partners to improve safeguarding outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Risk assessment

Care planning

Decision making

Team coaching

Job description

Milton Keynes City Council is seeking a Senior Practitioner to lead contextual safeguarding work with children and young people at risk in Milton Keynes. You’ll work within the Contextual Safeguarding Team to identify risks, develop clear care plans and make well-informed decisions to keep families safe.

You’ll guide colleagues, share expertise, and help build consistent social work practice across the team, while remaining connected with children and families.