Senior Practitioner - Practice Lead

Monmouthshire County Council; Wales; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in the UK is seeking a passionate Senior Practitioner Practice Lead for its Long Term Support Team. This role involves managing a complex caseload while mentoring social workers and driving improvements in safeguarding practices. Join a committed team that values collaboration and continuous improvement, where your leadership will significantly impact care for children and young people. This is a unique opportunity to inspire colleagues and shape better outcomes for care experienced children and their families.

Qualifications

• Passionate about improving outcomes for care experienced children.
• Experience in managing complex caseloads.
• Leadership skills to mentor and supervise social workers.

Responsibilities

• Manage a small, complex caseload of care experienced children.
• Mentor and supervise social workers and assistants.
• Drive safeguarding practice development.

Job description

As part of Monmouthshire’s plans for Excellence in Children’s Services, we are seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Practitioner Practice Lead to join our Long Term Support Team. This is a unique opportunity to shape practice, inspire colleagues, and make a real difference for care experienced children and young people, and their families. You’ll manage a small, complex caseload while mentoring and supervising social workers and social work assistants, driving safeguarding practice development, and leading improvements that deliver better outcomes for Children Looked After and our Care Leavers. Join us and be part of a team that is committed to collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement—where your leadership will help shape children’s services in Monmouthshire.