Senior Social Work Practitioner - Safeguarding and Family Help Team on-Trent - Sanctuar

Senior Social Work Practitioner – Safeguarding and Family Help Team

Job Title: 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 thrill 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. Join us in shaping the future of social care in a city full of heart and opportunity.