Hybrid Senior Practitioner: Lead Social Work Team (Child Protection)

Community Care Live; Upper Boat; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking local authority is seeking a Senior Practitioner – Assistant Team Manager in Wales. This role involves managing a complex caseload while supporting and mentoring Social Workers. With responsibilities for practice development, leadership, and working in a supportive team, this position offers stability through a long-term contract. Competitive pay and hybrid working options are provided to enhance work-life balance and professional growth.

Benefits

Supportive and high-performing team

Professional development opportunities

Well-being support and regular check-ins

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Child Protection, Court Work, and CLA.
• Strong working knowledge of safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage a small complex caseload.
• Contribute to practice development and leadership.
• Support and mentor a team of Social Workers.

Skills

Managing complex cases

Supervising and mentoring colleagues

Knowledge of Welsh legislation

Sound safeguarding decisions

Education

Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Care Wales

Job description

A forward-thinking local authority is seeking a Senior Practitioner – Assistant Team Manager in Wales. This role involves managing a complex caseload while supporting and mentoring Social Workers. With responsibilities for practice development, leadership, and working in a supportive team, this position offers stability through a long-term contract. Competitive pay and hybrid working options are provided to enhance work-life balance and professional growth.