Senior Practitioner

My Social Work News; Coventry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for an Advanced Practitioner for the Child Protection Team in Coventry. This role offers competitive hourly pay of £33.30 with flexible part-time or full-time options. Key responsibilities include managing complex caseloads, mentoring social workers, and contributing to service improvement projects. Candidates should have expertise in child protection and a collaborative approach to safeguarding children and families.

Benefits

Competitive Hourly Pay

Flexible working arrangements

Continuous professional development

Supportive team environment

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• Experience in managing child protection cases.
• Ability to provide expert guidance to less experienced practitioners.
• Knowledge of statutory guidance and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex caseload with child protection plans.
• Provide mentoring and supervision to social workers.
• Lead on specialist practice areas such as domestic abuse.

Skills

Expertise in child protection

Mentoring capabilities

Strong communication skills

Job description

Advanced Practitioner – Child Protection Team

Job Title: Advanced Practitioner – Child Protection Team
Specialism: Social Worker – Children’s Services
Location: Coventry, UK
Salary: £33.30 per hour
Contract Type: Ongoing (Part-Time / Full-Time available)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Advanced Practitioner to join the Child Protection Team in Coventry. This role offers a competitive hourly rate of £33.30, with the flexibility to work part-time or full-time. As a key member of the team, you will provide advanced professional expertise, mentoring, and guidance to social workers managing complex safeguarding and child protection cases.

This position allows you to carry a reduced caseload, enabling you to focus on the most challenging cases while supporting high standards of practice and promoting excellent outcomes for children and families across the service.

Perks and Benefits:

Competitive Hourly Pay: Earn a rewarding rate that reflects your experience and expertise.

Part-Time / Full-Time Options: Enjoy flexible working arrangements that fit your lifestyle.

Professional Growth: Engage in continuous professional development to refine your skills and stay at the forefront of best practice.

Dynamic Work Environment: Work within an innovative, supportive team that values collaboration and shared learning.

Work-Life Balance: Maintain a healthy balance between your professional and personal commitments.

What You Will Do:

Manage a complex caseload involving child protection plans, care proceedings, and Public Law Outline (PLO) cases.

Provide expert guidance, joint visits, and consultations to enhance social workers’ practice.

Model exemplary practice across assessment, planning, and intervention to ensure consistent quality.

Support the Team Manager in ensuring compliance with statutory guidance and legislation.

Undertake case audits and participate in quality assurance activities to identify and embed improvements.

Offer mentorship and supervision to less experienced practitioners, fostering professional growth.

Deliver training sessions, group supervisions, and contribute to the development of team learning.

Lead on specialist practice areas such as domestic abuse, trauma-informed practice, or contextual safeguarding.

Build and sustain effective multi-agency partnerships to promote holistic safeguarding.

Represent the team in strategy meetings, case conferences, and court hearings.

Ensure the child’s voice remains central to all planning and decision-making.

Contribute to service improvement projects, driving innovation and positive change.

Deputise for the Team Manager when required, overseeing performance and workload allocation.

Why Coventry?

Coventry is a city rich in culture, history, and community spirit — offering an inspiring backdrop for your professional journey. With its vibrant arts scene, beautiful green spaces, and strong sense of local pride, Coventry provides an ideal balance of work and lifestyle. Here, you can make a real and lasting impact in the lives of children and families while enjoying everything this dynamic city has to offer.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel:

Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning recruitment agency. With an ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot from over 1,000 reviews and numerous industry awards, we are dedicated to connecting skilled professionals with rewarding roles that match their expertise and ambitions.