Social Worker (Lead Practitioner) - Child Protection Team

Sanctuary Personnel; Hounslow; Hybrid; GBP 84,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Locum Job

Hybrid Working

Competitive Pay

Career Development

Vibrant Location

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel are seeking a Social Worker (Lead Practitioner) for the Child Protection Team in Hounslow. This locum, full-time role is based in the borough and offers ongoing work with a 36-hour weekly schedule, focused on safeguarding children and leading investigations.

You will chair strategy discussions, oversee multi-agency decision-making, and drive improvements through supervision and training, with hybrid working spanning 2–3 days in the office and remote days.

Qualifications

• Experience as a social worker within child protection.
• Leadership in multi-agency safeguarding cases.
• Experience chairing strategy discussions and conferences.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of child protection practice.
• Lead multi-agency decision-making per Families First reforms.
• Chair strategy discussions and CP conferences; monitor practice quality.
• Support practice development through training and case reviews.

Job description

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Social Worker (Lead Practitioner) - Child Protection Team
Specialism: Child Protection
Location: Hounslow, UK
Salary: £45.20 per hour
Type: Locum, Ongoing, Full-Time, 36 hours weekly

We have an exciting opportunity for a Social Worker (Lead Practitioner) to join the Child Protection Team in the vibrant borough of Hounslow. As a pivotal member of our dedicated team, you will be at the forefront of safeguarding children and young people at risk of significant harm. With a focus on providing high-quality and consistent child protection responses, your role will be critical in leading multi-agency decision-making and overseeing child protection investigations within the dynamic environment of Child Protection. This role is full-time and offers an ongoing locum engagement at a competitive hourly rate.

Perks and benefits

• Locum Job: Enjoy the flexibility and variety that comes with locum work, allowing you to gain a wealth of experience across different cases and settings without being tied to a permanent contract.
• Hybrid Working: Experience the best of both worlds with 2-3 days in the office, cultivating teamwork and collaboration, while also benefiting from the flexibility of working remotely.
• Competitive Pay: At £45.20 per hour, this role offers an excellent opportunity to enhance your earnings while doing meaningful work.
• Career Development: Opportunities for training and learning are abundant, ensuring you continue to grow professionally and adapt to new challenges.
• Vibrant Location: Work in the dynamic and diverse area of Hounslow, providing a rich cultural experience and a variety of recreational activities.

What you will do

• Provide expertise, leadership, and oversight of child protection practice, ensuring effective safeguarding strategies for children and young people.
• Lead multi-agency decision-making processes, aligning with the Families First Partnership programme reforms.
• Chair strategy discussions and child protection conferences to drive high standards in protective investigations.
• Monitor and assess the quality and effectiveness of social work practice, offering constructive challenges and feedback.
• Support practice development and service improvement through training contributions, case reviews, and sharing of evidence-based practice insights.

Hounslow offers not just a fulfilling career opportunity but also a fantastic place to live and work. With its rich history, beautiful parks, vibrant multicultural community, and excellent transport links to Central London, there is plenty to explore and enjoy. Join us in Hounslow and make a significant impact on the lives of children and families, while enjoying everything this unique location has to offer.