Senior Practitioner - Safeguarding (Kingston & Richmond)

TN United Kingdom; Richmond; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in the UK is seeking a dedicated professional to support children and young people under Child Protection plans. The role involves managing complex cases, building relationships with families, and contributing to team management. The position offers a welcoming environment with numerous benefits, including a £3000 welcome bonus, hybrid working arrangements, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Welcome payment and retention bonus

Free parking

29 days annual leave

Local government salary and pension scheme

Hybrid working arrangements

Travel assistance

Protected Development Days

Support from leadership

Career development opportunities

Professional development through Social Work Teaching Partnership

Qualifications

• Knowledge of relevant statutory and regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to handle sensitive issues.

Responsibilities

• Supporting children under Child Protection and Child in Need plans.
• Managing complex cases, including Care Proceedings.
• Building respectful relationships with families and partner agencies.

Skills

Resilience

Teamwork

Solution-focused

Commitment to inclusion and diversity

Job description

Job Description

We are offering a £3000 welcome bonus plus a £3000 annual market supplement for this role!

Location: Kingston team at Guildhall 2, Kingston; Richmond team at Civic Offices, Twickenham

About Our Benefits

We focus on creating a positive, supportive environment with access to resources, a competitive salary, and technology for hybrid working. Benefits include:

• Welcome payment and retention bonus for selected roles
• Free parking at your main workplace
• 29 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 2 years, and 35 days after four years, plus bank holidays
• Local government salary and pension scheme (LGPS or Teachers Pension)
• Hybrid working arrangements with necessary equipment
• Work with diverse families facing various issues
• Travel assistance, including mileage reimbursement and season ticket loans
• At least 12 protected Development Days annually
• Support from a stable leadership team with an open door culture
• Opportunities for career development and professional growth
• Additional professional development through our Social Work Teaching Partnership

About You

• Resilient, capable of working independently or in teams, with ownership of cases
• Knowledge of relevant statutory and regulatory frameworks and professional interventions
• Commitment to inclusion and diversity, positively impacting children and young people
• Solution-focused with the ability to handle sensitive issues

About the Role

• Supporting children and young people under Child Protection and Child in Need plans
• Building respectful relationships with families, support networks, and partner agencies
• Managing complex cases, including Care Proceedings
• Contributing to team management, possibly supervising ASYE or students
• Ensuring children's voices are heard and recorded in case files
• Participating in reflective and group supervision sessions