Senior Practitioner - Safeguarding & Support

A forward-thinking local authority in Herefordshire is seeking a Senior Practitioner to join its Safeguarding & Support Teams. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and passionate social care professional to play a key role in service improvement and workforce development.

The Role

The Senior Practitioner will work collaboratively with managers and partner agencies to deliver high-quality services to children, young people, and families. This role is central to Herefordshire's restorative journey of improvement and offers the chance to make a genuine impact.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting and mentoring apprentices, step-up students, and family support workers
• Leading on practice development and training across the wider service
• Implementing practice standards, quality assurance frameworks, and professional values
• Providing coaching and supervision to team members
• Contributing to a safe, supportive, and learning-focused team culture

Candidate Requirements

Applicants must:

• Hold a recognised Social Work qualification (DipSW, CQSW, CSS or equivalent)
• Be registered with Social Work England
• Have a minimum of 3 years' experience in statutory children's social care
• Be committed to delivering positive outcomes for children and families
• Demonstrate strong leadership, mentoring, and practice development skills

Team Environment

The Safeguarding & Support service operates across three locality-based teams, each comprising Team Managers, Senior Practitioners, Social Workers, and Family Support Workers. The teams benefit from:

• A welcoming and collaborative culture
• Flexible working arrangements including office and home-based options
• Monthly supervision and daily access to managers for support and case discussions
• Strong links with the Council's Legal Team and dedicated Court Progression Officers

Benefits Package

• £5,000 market supplement (annually)
• £10,000 welcome payment for experienced social workers
• Up to £10,000 relocation support
• 31 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays) with option to purchase 10 additional days
• Flexible working: job-share, part-time, and home working options
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Funded professional development and career progression pathways
• Payment of professional registration fees
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to retail, leisure, holiday, and health discounts

If you are interested in this role or wish to discuss other opportunities, permanent / locum, please contact Penny Cronje on 07563 570049 or email a CV to penny.cronje@csltd.org.uk

About Connect2SocialWork

Connect2SocialWork is wholly owned by Kent County Council. In addition to our links with KCC, we have managed services in place with Hampshire County Council, Luton Borough Council, Surrey County Council, Dudley Metropolitan Council and Dorset Council. We also provide available work with the majority of the local authorities

Connect2Socialwork is a trading style of Commercial Services Trading LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Socialwork is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.