Senior Practitioner - Family Safeguarding

Ackerman Pierce Ltd; Welwyn; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading family safeguarding organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Practitioner to manage complex cases within Hertfordshire's Family Safeguarding Teams. The ideal candidate will have experience in safeguarding, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to reflective practice. The role offers a competitive salary including a welcome payment, along with a hybrid working environment and various additional benefits.

Benefits

£1,000 one-off welcome payment

Monthly market-enhanced payment

Registration fee reimbursement

Additional annual leave

Qualifications

• Several years' post-qualifying experience ideally in safeguarding or assessment.
• Excellent knowledge of childcare legislation and frameworks.
• Experience managing risk and decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a protected caseload of complex cases.
• Provide professional supervision and mentoring to social workers.
• Oversee assessments and child protection interventions.

Skills

Social Worker registration

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Reflective practice ability

Job description

Senior Practitioner - Family Safeguarding

Salary: £42,839 + £6,443 market‑enhanced payment, progressing to £47,181 + £6,279; plus £1,000 welcome payment
Contract: Permanent

About the Team

Senior Practitioners join Hertfordshire's multi‑disciplinary Family Safeguarding Teams, working alongside adult‑specialist practitioners from substance misuse, mental health and domestic abuse. The model emphasises motivational interviewing, shared decision‑making, and reflective group supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a protected caseload of complex cases.
• Provide professional supervision, mentoring and consultation to social workers and practitioners.
• Oversee assessments, enquiries, court work, and child protection interventions.
• Promote and embed strengths‑based, motivational interviewing practice within the team.
• Support service development, quality improvement, and reflective learning.

Person Specification

• Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• Several years' post‑qualifying experience (ideally in safeguarding, assessment, or care proceedings).
• Leadership and decision‑making skills, with experience of managing risk.
• Excellent knowledge of childcare legislation, frameworks, and multi‑agency working.
• Strong communication and reflective practice ability.

Benefits

• £1,000 one‑off welcome payment
• Monthly market‑enhanced payment
• Social Work England registration fee reimbursed
• Additional annual leave
• Hybrid working model

To Apply / More Info

Please contact Phil - Ackerman Pierce
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