Social Work Senior Practitioner – Family Safeguarding Team

Sanctuary Personnel; England; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Networking opportunities and team

Leadership development for future role

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel is recruiting for a Social Work Senior Practitioner to join the Family Safeguarding Team in Hertfordshire on a locum basis. The role pays £42.50 hourly and is currently approved to end in November, with a strong likelihood of extension.

Working full-time with a hybrid setup, you must be a driver with access to your own vehicle to engage in frontline safeguarding work. This position offers leadership opportunities and frontline impact.

Qualifications

• Engage hands-on with safeguarding and child protection work.
• Mentor and support colleagues to develop social workers.
• Work with complex casework to improve problem-solving.
• Support the Team Manager in operational duties and leadership development.

Responsibilities

• Engage hands-on with safeguarding and child protection work, making a direct impact in the community.
• Take the opportunity to mentor and support colleagues, helping to shape the next generation of social workers.
• Work with complex and rewarding casework, enhancing your problem-solving skills while contributing to positive outcomes.
• Support the Team Manager in operational duties, developing your leadership skills firsthand.

Skills

Social work

Child protection

Mentoring

Leadership

Job description

Social Work Senior Practitioner – Family Safeguarding Team

Social Work Senior Practitioner – Family Safeguarding Team – Hertfordshire (UK) – £42.50 Hourly

Join us in the Family Safeguarding Team in Hertfordshire for an exciting locum opportunity that promises both professional growth and financial reward. As a Social Work Senior Practitioner, you will be earning £42.50 hourly, with this position currently approved to end in November but highly likely to be extended. Working on a full-time basis, this role offers you the flexibility of a hybrid setup. You must be a car driver with access to your own vehicle to fully engage in this vital work.

This role is perfect for experienced Social Workers looking to take on increased responsibility while continuing to be actively involved in frontline practice. The position offers the best of both worlds, combining the intense satisfaction of front-line social work with the strategic oversight preparing you for future leadership.

Perks and benefits:

• Enjoy the excellent hourly salary of £42.50, ensuring your valuable expertise is well-compensated.
• Gain the advantage of a hybrid working model, giving you a balanced work-life environment.
• Thrive with the opportunity to expand your professional network via a dynamic and supportive team.
• Develop invaluable leadership skills designed to prepare you for future management roles.

What you will do:

• Engage hands-on with safeguarding and child protection work, making a direct impact in the community.
• Take the opportunity to mentor and support colleagues, helping to shape the next generation of social workers.
• Work with complex and rewarding casework, enhancing your problem-solving skills while contributing to positive outcomes.
• Support the Team Manager in operational duties, developing your leadership skills firsthand.

Why Hertfordshire?

Hertfordshire is a fantastic place to live and work, boasting stunning landscapes combined with excellent accessibility to London. With vibrant communities and excellent facilities, it’s the ideal spot to advance your career and enrich your personal life. Take this adventurous step in your social work journey within our supportive Family Safeguarding Team. Join us, where your efforts significantly transform lives every day.