Senior Practitioner

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Practitioner for our Central Adult Safeguarding Team at Suffolk County Council.

• Address:
  Landmark House, Ipswich, IP1 5PB
  — Hybrid
• Salary: £43,273 per annum (pro rata)
• Hours:
  
  15 hours per week
• Contract:
  
  Permanent

• Undertake complex safeguarding enquiries for individuals and organisations
• Develop and implement safeguarding plans that reduce risk and promote safety
• Build strong relationships with partners to achieve long‑term outcomes
• Provide guidance and up‑to‑date research to support best practice in adult safeguarding

You’ll hold a relevant professional qualification and have:

• A strong understanding of safeguarding legislation, including the Mental Capacity Act and Human Rights Act
• Experience in managing complex safeguarding cases and creating effective plans
• Commitment to the Signs of Safety practice model
• Excellent communication skills for challenging conversations and partnership building
• Experience supervising and supporting staff to deliver high‑quality practice

• Tailored induction, guidance and ongoing professional development
• Supportive supervision and a collaborative team environment
• Opportunities to achieve your own development goals while making a real impact
• Up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
• Membership of the local government pension scheme (LGPS)
• Travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
• Performance‑related annual pay progression and an annual cost‑of‑living increase
• Training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
• Diverse and active staff networks
• Flexible working options, with the right to request flexible work from your first day

Contact Kim Elvin by phone or email

Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (Word).

Step 2 - Click 'Apply Now' to start your online application.

Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement indicating how you meet each of the criteria in the 'Person Profile' section of the JPP. You should use the supporting statement template. Use Arial, font size 11 and keep your statement to a maximum of two sides of A4.

Step 4 - Upload a CV (without name and personal details).

We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected.

Without a supporting statement and CV, your interest will not be progressed. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by email  or call  If you are invited to the next stage of selection, you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the subsequent stages of the process.

Closing date: 11.30pm, 15 December 2025.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.