Senior Practitioner, Post Adoption Support – Flexible Hours

Sanctuary Personnel; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Competitive hourly rate

Professional development

Work-life balance

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel is seeking a Senior Practitioner to join the Post Adoption Order Support Team in Burton-on-Trent. The role offers a flexible full-time/part-time pattern with an attractive £33.30 per hour rate, enabling meaningful work supporting children and families in post-adoption contexts.

You will conduct complex assessments, manage specialist caseloads, and provide guidance to Social Workers while leading safeguarding efforts.

Qualifications

• Experience in post-adoption services or related adoption work.
• Proven ability to lead teams and supervise colleagues.
• Strong assessment and risk management skills.
• Experience providing guidance to social workers and practitioners.

Responsibilities

• Undertake complex post-adoption assessments in line with legislation and regulations.
• Manage a specialist caseload including adoption support plans and safeguarding concerns.
• Lead complex decision-making, risk assessment and safeguarding for looked-after children.
• Provide consultation and case oversight to Social Workers and Adoption Support Practitioners.

Skills

Post-adoption experience

Leadership

Risk assessment

Mentorship

Education

Social Work degree / qualification

Job description

Sanctuary Personnel is seeking a Senior Practitioner to join the Post Adoption Order Support Team in Burton-on-Trent. The role offers a flexible full-time/part-time pattern with an attractive £33.30 per hour rate, enabling meaningful work supporting children and families in post-adoption contexts.

You will conduct complex assessments, manage specialist caseloads, and provide guidance to Social Workers while leading safeguarding efforts.