Advanced Safeguarding Social Work Practitioner

Compass Community Limited; City of London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community service organization in London is seeking an Advanced Safeguarding Social Work Practitioner to ensure high-quality care in children's homes. This hybrid role combines home-based work with travel, focusing on mentoring and upholding safeguarding standards. Ideal candidates will have social work qualifications, knowledge of regulations, and strong communication skills. Join to make a meaningful difference in children's lives.

Benefits

Cashback for medical appointments

Service awards up to £600

25 days annual leave plus additional days

Life Assurance Scheme

Clear progression pathways

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified social worker with a registration.
• Experience in child protection is essential.
• Strong ability to produce high-quality reports.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with operational teams to uphold safeguarding standards.
• Provide mentoring and support for safeguarding practices.
• Monitor safeguarding documentation for quality assurance.
• Promote safeguarding culture and compliance processes.

Skills

Registered Social Worker with experience in child protection and safeguarding

Strong knowledge of children’s homes regulations

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Analytical thinking and reflective practice

Confident in mentoring and coaching

Organisational and time-management skills

IT literate

Flexible and resilient

Education

Qualifications for Social Work registration

Job description

Advanced Safeguarding Social Work Practitioner

Join to apply for the Advanced Safeguarding Social Work Practitioner role at Compass Community.

Are you committed to making a meaningful and lasting difference in the lives of children and young people? Do you thrive in a values‑led organisation that prioritises safeguarding and quality? Are you a qualified social worker ready to take the next step in your career? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re looking for a passionate and experienced Safeguarding Advanced Practitioner to join our Quality and Safeguarding Team within our residential services in the South region. This hybrid role is mainly home‑based with some travel and mirrors our established safeguarding model in the Midlands and North, playing a vital part in ensuring our children’s homes deliver safe, high‑quality care.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with operational teams to uphold safeguarding standards and drive continuous improvement.
• Provide mentoring, support, and challenge where safeguarding practice requires development.
• Monitor and review safeguarding documentation to ensure it reflects safe, high‑quality care.
• Promote a culture of safeguarding through robust quality assurance and compliance processes.
• Ensure recording and reporting reflects sound social work theory, analysis, and reflective practice.
• Contribute to the development of management information systems to enhance safeguarding oversight.
• Advise on safeguarding strategy and policy development across the organisation.
• Deliver coaching and workshops on safeguarding in residential care settings.
• Identify and communicate safeguarding concerns effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Key Skills and Attributes

• Registered Social Worker with experience in child protection and safeguarding.
• Strong knowledge of children’s homes regulations and Working Together to Safeguard Children guidance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce high‑quality reports.
• Analytical thinking and reflective practice to support robust safeguarding assessments.
• Ability to influence and support colleagues across operational teams.
• Confident in mentoring and coaching, with a collaborative and supportive approach.
• Organisational and time‑management skills to manage travel, visits, and documentation effectively.
• IT literate, with experience using digital systems for recording and reporting.
• Flexible and resilient, with a commitment to continuous improvement and child‑centred practice.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car, willing to travel across the South region.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a progressive, child‑focused organisation.
• Work within a supportive and knowledgeable safeguarding team.
• Influence practice and policy to improve outcomes for children and young people.
• Access ongoing professional development and training.

Benefits of Joining Compass

• Cashback for various medical appointments & treatments, including optical and dental with MediCash.
• Win up to £150 per month in our REACH awards.
• Service awards: £200 (2 years), £400 (5 years), £600 (10 years) and up to £500 special recognition award for outstanding practice.
• 25 days annual leave, rising to 28 days within 4 years, plus all bank holidays.
• Additional 2.5 days each year for your birthday, a health and wellbeing day, and a half‑day festive shopping day.
• Life Assurance Scheme – named beneficiaries qualify for 3× annual salary after successful completion of probationary.
• Salary sacrifice schemes, including childcare vouchers, pension payments, technology, and cycle‑to‑work.
• Clear progression pathways with our Management Training programme.

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Location: London, England, United Kingdom

Senior level: Mid‑Senior level. Employment type: Full‑time. Job function: Health Care Provider. Industry: Individual and Family Services.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and help us shape a safer, brighter future for children and young people.