Social Worker / Senior Practitioner - Family Safeguarding

Manage complex caseloads across Child in Need (CIN), Child Protection (CP), and Looked After Children (LAC) pathways.

Deliver timely assessments, care plans, and interventions that promote safety, wellbeing, and positive outcomes.

Work collaboratively with families, health professionals, education providers, and partner agencies.

Chair CIN and core group meetings, contribute to court proceedings, and lead multi-agency safeguarding processes.

Mentor and supervise ASYE and student social workers, supporting reflective practice and professional growth.

Social Work England registration and post-qualified experience in safeguarding.

Confidence in managing high-risk cases and navigating statutory frameworks.

Strong communication and teamwork skills, with a child-focused approach.

Proficiency in case management systems (Liquidlogic, Mosaic, CareFirst, ICS) and Microsoft Office.

Additional training in contextual safeguarding, trauma-informed practice, domestic abuse, and working with asylum-seeking families.