Senior Practitioner – Flexible Adult Safeguarding Lead

Kent County Council; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Market premium payments

Generous annual leave

Local government pension scheme

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Kent County Council in West Kent is seeking a Senior Practitioner to join the Adult Safeguarding Team. The role focuses on managing risk, carrying out safeguarding enquiries, and guiding staff development to deliver person-centered outcomes.

We value forward-thinking, strengths-based practice and collaborative working with families and carers. A driving licence is welcome and the team emphasises flexible, locally focused service delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience of managing risk and completing safeguarding enquiries.
• Expertise in supervision and development of staff, including performance management.
• Approach focused on strengths-based practice and outcomes for individuals.

Responsibilities

• Undertake work of varying levels of complexity including Care Act Assessments, MCA Assessments, Court of Protection applications and S42 safeguarding enquiries.
• Lead and support a team of practitioners.
• Contribute to flexible and locally focused safeguarding services.

Skills

Risk management

Safeguarding enquiries

Staff supervision

Performance management

Job description

Kent County Council in West Kent is seeking a Senior Practitioner to join the Adult Safeguarding Team. The role focuses on managing risk, carrying out safeguarding enquiries, and guiding staff development to deliver person-centered outcomes.

We value forward-thinking, strengths-based practice and collaborative working with families and carers. A driving licence is welcome and the team emphasises flexible, locally focused service delivery.