Senior Social Work Practitioner - Safeguarding and Family Team

Senior Social Work Practitioner - Safeguarding and Family Help Team

Specialism:
Safeguarding and Family Help

Location:

Stoke‑on‑Trent, UK

Salary: £33.30 Hourly

Type:
Full Time/Part Time, Ongoing

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced social worker looking to make a significant difference in the Safeguarding and Family Help Team. Located in the lively city of Stoke‑on‑Trent, this position offers an excellent hourly rate alongside the challenge of tackling complex cases and leading innovative safeguarding practices.

• Flexible Working:
  Choose between full‑time and part‑time roles to fit your lifestyle, offering a superb work‑life balance.
• Professional Development:
  Access unique mentoring opportunities and continuous training to grow your expertise and advance in your career.
• Supportive Environment:
  Engaging work culture where you make a real impact, surrounded by supportive and passionate colleagues.
• Networking Opportunities:
  Foster strong professional relationships within multi‑agency settings, enhancing your experience and growth.
• Competitive Pay:
  Benefit from a fantastic hourly rate, giving you the financial freedom to enjoy your time off.

• Hold a reduced caseload of complex Child in Need, Child Protection, and pre‑proceedings cases, ensuring thorough assessment, planning, and intervention in line with statutory requirements.
• Lead on safeguarding activities, including Section 47 enquiries, strategy discussions, and child protection conferences.
• Provide practice guidance, mentoring, and informal supervision to Social Workers and ASYE staff, promoting reflective practice and high standards.
• Develop and review outcome‑focused plans, integrating safeguarding and family help interventions to reduce risk and improve family functioning.
• Prepare high‑quality reports for court, case conferences, and legal planning meetings, contributing to Public Law Outline (PLO) processes where required.
• Contribute to quality assurance, audit activity, and service development, supporting continuous improvement and Ofsted inspection readiness.

Stoke‑on‑Trent is known for its rich industrial heritage and cultural vibrancy, making it a great place to live and work. With affordable living costs, excellent transport links, and a community‑driven spirit, the city offers a rewarding lifestyle alongside professional fulfilment.