At Staffscanner, we connect experienced professionals with purpose-driven roles — and we’re here to support you every step of the way.
We’re looking for a strong Senior Practitioner to step into a frontline children’s services role that’s all about making a real difference. Through Staffscanner, you’ll be matched with a team that values your experience, supports your decisions, and empowers you to deliver excellent safeguarding work.
About the role:
You’ll hold a complex caseload and play a key role in managing risk, coordinating care, and making a difference for children who need protection and long-term stability. You’ll be confident working across MASH, CP, R&A and Family Planning contexts, and bring a Signs of Safety mindset to how you engage families and lead on planning.
This is a great fit for someone who is confident in court work, experienced in child protection, and passionate about collaborative, strengths-based practice.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead on complex Child in Need, CP and court-involved cases
- Complete holistic assessments using Signs of Safety methodology
- Work directly with children, families and their support networks
- Chair multi-agency meetings and core groups
- Contribute to legal planning and represent the authority in court
- Offer support, advice and mentoring to less experienced colleagues
- Liaise across services including MASH, R&A and Family Support
- Ensure all safeguarding practices follow current legislation and policy
- Cover for team management in their absence, where needed
What you’ll need:
- A Social Work degree and active Social Work England registration
- At least 3 years of post-qualifying experience in children’s statutory services
- Strong knowledge of safeguarding, CP processes, and court procedures
- Experience using Signs of Safety or willingness to be trained
- Ability to write clear, evidence-based reports and manage complex caseloads
- Enhanced DBS and right to work in the UK
Why join through Staffscanner?
- Fast onboarding with dedicated support
- Weekly pay with transparent rates
- CPD support and candidate care from people who’ve worked in social care
- Referral bonuses available
Ready to make a meaningful impact?
Apply today or get in touch — we’ll help you get started quickly.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Contract length: 3 months
Pay: £30.19-£38.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Referral programme
Application question(s):
- Do have strong knowledge of safeguarding, CP processes, and court procedures?
Experience:
- post-qualifying experience in children’s statutory services: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Social Work England (required)
Work Location: In person
