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About the Role

Walsall Council is seeking an experienced Children's Senior Practitioner to join its Safeguarding Service. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled social work professional with strong experience across Child in Need, Child Protection, Public Law Outline, Care Proceedings, and Adoption.

The successful candidate will provide effective help and protection to children, young people, families, and carers, while supporting the development of high-quality social work practice across the team. This role combines complex casework responsibilities with practice leadership, supervision, and mentoring of frontline practitioners.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake assessments, planning, interventions, and direct work with children and families.
• Manage a complex caseload involving CIN, CP, PLO, Care Proceedings, and Adoption work.
• Lead safeguarding investigations and attend strategy meetings, child protection conferences, reviews, and other statutory meetings.
• Complete high-quality assessments, reports, and court documentation within agreed timescales.
• Advocate for children and ensure their voices are central to planning and decision-making.
• Build effective working relationships with families, carers, partner agencies, and professionals.

• Act as a practice leader within the team, promoting excellent social work practice.
• Provide professional guidance, reflective supervision, and support to social workers and support staff.
• Support and mentor ASYE Social Workers and Child & Family Officers.
• Deliver group supervision sessions and contribute to a culture of continuous learning and reflective practice.
• Promote restorative and relational practice approaches, including motivational interviewing techniques.
• Work closely with Practice Development Coordinators to ensure consistency and quality across the service.

• Support the Team Manager in monitoring quality, performance, and service delivery.
• Assist with auditing, quality assurance, and oversight of practice standards.
• Use management information systems effectively to support performance and outcomes.
• Keep up to date with legislation, research, statutory guidance, and best practice developments in children's social care.

• Contribute to service improvement initiatives and the development of innovative practice approaches.
• Support multi-agency partnership working to improve outcomes for children and families.
• Chair and participate in key meetings and deputise for the Team Manager when required.

Skills/Experience

• Qualified Social Worker.
• Registered with Social Work England.
• Significant experience within Children's Social Care.
• Strong background in Safeguarding, CIN, Child Protection, PLO, Care Proceedings, and Adoption.
• Experience supporting, mentoring, or supervising social workers.
• Excellent assessment, report writing, and court work skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. As this role is eligible for an Enhanced DBS check, applicants are required to declare any cautions and convictions that are not protected under current filtering rules.

If you're an experienced Senior Practitioner looking for your next locum opportunity within a supportive and forward-thinking local authority, apply today.

Locum Senior Practitioner - Children's Safeguarding Team
North Hertfordshire
42.50 per hour Umbrella
Car Driver Essential
Locum Opportunity Immediate Start Available

Are you an experienced Senior Social Worker / Senior Practitioner looking for your next locum opportunity within a supportive Children's Safeguarding service

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Practitioner to join the Children's Safeguarding Team in North Hertfordshire, offering an excellent opportunity for an experienced children's social worker to make a real difference to children, young people and families.

This role would suit a confident practitioner who is passionate about safeguarding, enjoys working with complexity, and has the experience to support high-quality practice within a busy front-line service.

The Role:

Manage a complex caseload of children and families requiring safeguarding intervention
Undertake Child Protection, Child in Need and safeguarding assessments
Complete effective planning and direct work with children, young people and families
Work collaboratively with partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes
Support colleagues through advice, guidance and reflective practice
Contribute to improving outcomes for vulnerable children and young people

Essential Requirements:
Social Work England (SWE) registration
Minimum 3 years' post-qualifying experience in a permanent local authority children's social work role
Strong safeguarding, child protection and assessment experience
Senior Practitioner / advanced practice experience desirable
Must hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle due to the nature of the role

Why North Hertfordshire?
North Hertfordshire provides a great balance of town and countryside locations, with excellent transport links across Hertfordshire and surrounding areas. The Children's Services teams are committed to delivering child-focused practice, strong partnership working and supporting social workers to achieve positive outcomes for families.

Pay Rate: 42.50 per hour Umbrella

If you are an experienced Children's Social Worker looking for a rewarding locum Senior Practitioner role where your skills and expertise will be valued, we would love to hear from you.

Don't forget Eden Brown Synergy offers a 250 referral bonus for Social Workers. If this role isn't for you but you know someone suitable, ask them to get in touch. 250 could be on it's way to you! Your expert recruitment consultant is Becky Dewis, call today on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) Eden Brown Synergy is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown Synergy is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number (phone number removed). Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free.

Our client Lincolnshire county Council is looking for an Advanced Practitioner to join their Children's safeguarding team.

• Will be responsible for completing assessments of children and their families where safeguarding concerns have been shared. Responsible for supporting children who are subject to child protection and Child in need Plans as well as compiling assessments and reports for court within private and public law proceedings.
• The role involves taking cases from referral all the way to completion at closure, or through CIN, CP and Care Proceedings if necessary with no change of Social Worker.
• The office base is in Grantham, there is free parking on site. We cover the whole of South Kesteven District EAST which encompasses both Grantham and a large rural area reaching Bourne and Stamford.
• The team operate on a three weekly duty system with one week being on duty and allocated new cases and two being off duty.
• On duty weeks there is an expectation workers are office based five days of that week and need to be available to pick up new cases and carry out initial visits. Experience and training in completing section 47 investigations is required for the role.
• Minimum 3 years post qualifying experience in a permanent, front line safeguarding role is essential.

Benefits of working with Remedy

• A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
• Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs
• Referral bonus - up to 250 per person placed.
• Double payrolls each week.

Terms & Conditions apply

You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.

Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.

Good Afternoon,

I am currently representing Slough Council who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 3-6 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate which is negotiable dependent upon experience

We are looking for a Safeguarding Partnership Adults Lead this role will be based at: 25 Windsor Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 2EJ, Hybrid 3 days office based.

The right candidate will:

• To provide professional safeguarding expertise and support to safeguarding partners to deliver on the Safeguarding Partnership safeguarding priorities.
• To deputise for the strategic lead for safeguarding partnerships when necessary.
• To work as a member of the Safeguarding Partnership team, proactively supporting the team objectives and responding to high, changing and sometimes conflicting demands and promoting continuous development.
• To provide specialist safeguarding advice, guidance and support to partners on their in-house training and policy development, including accountability to the safeguarding partnership on the impact of their in-house training provision.
• To carry out an annual multi agency learning needs analysis with partners to provide an evidence base for multi-agency learning.
• To ensure that all multi-agency safeguarding learning opportunities are clearly publicised and in good time.
• To engage with national, regional, and local safeguarding policy forums to ensure local multi-agency developments are up to date.
• To analyse a variety of information sources in relation to safeguarding and distil complex and contentious information into local comprehensible applications and communications such as briefings for a wide range of professional audiences, and the general public.

We require the following:

• Extensive practice experience of working directly to safeguard adults.
• Experience of providing safeguarding training.
• Managing staff and resources effectively within agreed budgets.

To discuss this opportunity further please send over an up-to-date CV and give me a call on (phone number removed)

If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and get in touch, as we do offer a generous referral fee.

IF THIS ROLE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO YOU, BUT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ROLE, PLEASE SEND OVER YOUR CV AND I WILL CHECK WHAT ROLES I HAVE AVAILABLE.

Look forward to speaking with you soon,

Safeguarding Lead
Liverpool Hybrid Working £45,500
Are you an experienced safeguarding professional looking for a role where you can genuinely influence culture, practice and outcomes?
I'm recruiting for a Safeguarding Lead on behalf of a well-established charity. This is an opportunity to take ownership of safeguarding across a complex organisation, ensuring robust policies, effective case manag click apply for full job details

Social Workers required as an Advanced Practitioner. for work within the Adults safeguarding Team in the beautiful Devon area. Based in Tavistock Rates up to 41ph. 3 month minimum contract. Flexible, hybrid working arrangements. Required to be in the office 2.5 days per week.

Location - The Byre Yealmpton, Ivybridge, Devon PL8 2NN

Candidate must be:

Social Worker.
At least 5yrs post qualifying experience.
Knowledge and experience of Safeguarding, Mental Capacity Assessments, Best Interests, Deprivation of Liberty, Care Act 2014 - Good legal literacy.
Able to provide comprehensive and effective management skills and supervision to the team.
Able to manage the day to day waiting lists and reviewing function.
Able to provide support and guidance to the team and duty function.
Be able to deputise for team manager as required.

Ability to respond promptly, carry out proportionate assessment and recording, working closely with community colleagues and health partners as required. Skills in Mental Capacity Assessment, establishing Best Interests and safeguarding.

You will be Social Work England registered, ideally a driver with access to own car and able to reside and work in the UK

As an Eden Brown Synergy candidate, you can take advantage of our competitive service offering: Dedicated personal and professional service. Free DBS check. CV review service. Interview advice. Competitive rates of pay. Post-placement follow up meetings.

To discuss this role or any other Qualified Social Care roles in South please contact Kelly Stock at Eden Brown on (phone number removed)/ (phone number removed) or email your CV to:

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number (phone number removed). Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free.

Our client Lincolnshire county council is looking for an Adults Qualified Practitioner to join their Safeguarding Team.

As a Safeguarding Officer, you will play a critical role in protecting adults at risk, working within a fast-paced and ever-evolving environment. You will operate under the guidance of Safeguarding Principal Practitioners, delivering statutory safeguarding functions in line with the Care Act 2014 and Lincolnshire's multi-agency safeguarding procedures.

This is a highly rewarding role where no two days are the same. You will lead and coordinate safeguarding enquiries and make the initial determination as to whether or not our legal duty has been met, working collaboratively with partner agencies to respond to concerns of abuse or neglect. Using a strengths-based and person-centred approach, you will ensure that individuals remain at the heart of all decisions, promoting choice, control, and positive outcomes.

• Strong Safeguarding Knowledge
  A solid understanding of safeguarding legislation, including Section 42 of the Care Act 2014, and the ability to apply this confidently in practice.
• Risk Assessment & Decision-Making
  Ability to assess risk effectively, make sound professional judgements, and develop proportionate safeguarding plans that promote wellbeing and safety.
• Triage Expertise
  Experience in screening and triaging safeguarding concerns, identifying thresholds, and determining appropriate pathways efficiently and confidently.
• Professional Curiosity
  A proactive and inquisitive approach, with the confidence to ask questions, challenge information, and explore concerns thoroughly.
• Strengths-Based Practice
  Skilled in empowering individuals, promoting independence, and supporting risk enablement while maintaining safety.
• Multi-Agency Working
  Ability to build strong, collaborative relationships with professionals across health, social care, and partner organisations to achieve positive outcomes.
• Resilience & Ability to Work Under Pressure
  Comfortable managing a demanding workload, prioritising competing tasks, and maintaining focus in a busy safeguarding environment.
• Communication & Engagement
  Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage sensitively with adults at risk, families, and professionals, and to clearly record and present information.
• Creative Problem Solving
  Ability to think creatively and identify innovative solutions, including linking individuals to community-based support and resources.

Benefits of working with Remedy

• A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
• Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs
• Referral bonus - up to 250 per person placed.
• Double payrolls each week.

Terms & Conditions apply

You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.

Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.

Our client Leicestershire County Council is looking for an Advanced Practitioner to join their Children's Safeguarding Team.

Benefits of working with Remedy

• A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
• Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs
• Referral bonus - up to 250 per person placed.
• Double payrolls each week.

Terms & Conditions apply

You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.

Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.

We are currently working in partnership with a Local Authority in the Ellesmere Port area to recruit an experienced Family Help Lead Practitioner to join their Children and Families service.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled practitioner who is passionate about improving outcomes for children, young people and families through early intervention, whole-family working and multi-agency collaboration.

As a Family Help Lead Practitioner, you will play a key role in delivering Family Help services that safeguard and support children and young people.

You will undertake assessments, coordinate support plans, deliver evidence-based interventions and work closely with families and partner agencies to ensure children can thrive in safe and supportive environments.

Working within a strengths-based, trauma-informed framework, you will champion the voice of the child and help families achieve sustainable positive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake holistic assessments of children, young people and families to identify needs and risks.
• Develop, coordinate and review effective support plans that achieve positive outcomes.
• Work in partnership with schools, health services and other agencies to deliver multi-agency interventions.
• Chair professional meetings and ensure clear actions, decisions and records are maintained.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions and promote whole-family working approaches.
• Advocate for children and families, helping to reduce barriers to support services.
• Maintain accurate case records and contribute to safeguarding and child protection processes where required.

Key Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker (Social Work England registered) or relevant Level 3 Childcare qualification with significant experience working with children and families.
• Experience undertaking assessments and managing family support cases within children's services.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, child protection procedures and relevant legislation.
• Understanding of the Families First Partnership framework and early intervention principles.
• Excellent communication, assessment and report-writing skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships with families, professionals and partner agencies.
• Enhanced DBS clearance and the ability to manage a varied workload in a fast-paced environment.

Contract Length: 3-6 months with a view to extend to an ongoing contract.
Pay Rate: 17.85 PAYE
Working pattern - 37 hours per week, onsite.

Hit the apply button now and follow the steps below:
Contact Leasha on (phone number removed)

Here at Spencer Clarke Group, we pride ourselves on connecting you with the best career opportunities; our experienced Consultants have extensive market knowledge in Children's Services and will also provide expert career advice along the way.

We also have a market leading referral scheme of up to 250 so if you know of someone who may also be looking for an exciting career opportunity, ask them to contact Leasha at Spencer Clarke Group. T's & C's apply.

Location: North West Local Authority
Contract: Agency Contract
Start Date: ASAP

We are seeking an experienced Family Help Lead Practitioner to join a forward-thinking North West Local Authority. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference by supporting children, young people and families through assessment, planning and the delivery of targeted interventions that improve outcomes and reduce risk.

Working within a multi-agency environment, you will provide high-quality, child-centred support using a strengths-based, trauma-informed and relationship-focused approach. You will work collaboratively with families and partner agencies to develop effective plans that enable children to remain safely within their families wherever possible.

• Complete holistic assessments of children, young people and families.
• Develop, coordinate and review SMART family support plans.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions to improve outcomes.
• Work closely with partner agencies to coordinate effective multi-agency support.
• Chair family and multi-agency meetings where appropriate.
• Advocate for children and families, ensuring children's voices remain central to all decision-making.
• Maintain accurate case recordings and reports.
• Contribute to Child Protection processes and, where required, undertake court-related work.
• Promote strengths-based, trauma-informed and systemic practice throughout your work.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A recognised Social Work qualification and current Social Work England registration, or an equivalent childcare qualification with substantial experience supporting children and families.
• Significant experience working with children, young people and families within Family Help, Early Help or Children's Services.
• Strong assessment, planning and intervention skills.
• Experience working within multi-agency safeguarding environments.
• Excellent communication, report writing and relationship-building skills.
• A sound understanding of child protection legislation, safeguarding procedures and the Families First Partnership framework.
• The ability to manage a varied caseload and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families.
• Ongoing contract with an immediate start available.

At We Do Social Work, we specialise in placing experienced professionals into rewarding public sector roles across the UK. When you work with us, you'll benefit from:

• Dedicated consultant with specialist social work knowledge.
• Fast, reliable twice-weekly payroll.
• Free DBS and compliance support.
• Access to exclusive local authority opportunities.
• £200 Refer a Friend bonus.
• Ongoing support throughout your assignment.

If you're passionate about improving outcomes for children and families and are looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact We Do Social Work for a confidential discussion.