Senior Practitioner-Family Safeguarding

Leicestershire County Council

Senior Practitioner – Family Safeguarding Role Overview

Category Details
Job Title Senior Practitioner – Family Safeguarding
Employer Leicestershire County Council
Location Bassett Street, South Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 4PE
Worker Category Field Based Worker
Salary £42,498 – £46,344 per annum + £2,250 market premia
Hours 37 hours per week, Permanent Contract
Closing Date 24th July 2025
Role Summary Lead safeguarding practice, support team managers, deliver expert child protection, and oversee court work
Key Responsibilities Family-focused safeguarding, PLO pre-proceedings, court liaison, supervision of social workers, POD meetings
Essential Qualifications Social Work degree (CQSW, DipSW), registered with Social Work England, Level 3 social worker experience
Experience Requirements Child protection, Section 47 enquiries, supervising students, performance monitoring, complex case analysis
Approach & Values Trauma-informed, relationship-based practice, Signs of Safety framework, equality and inclusion focused
Driving Licence Full valid UK driving licence required
Flexible Working Options Term-time, part-time, compressed hours, remote/home working may be considered
Contact Jane Clamp (Service Manager) — jane.clamp@leics.gov.uk

Related Roles in Social Work – Leicestershire Area

Job Title Organisation Location Salary Range
Social Worker – Child Protection Leicester City Council Leicester £30,000 – £38,000
Family Support Worker Leicestershire County Council Leicestershire £28,000 – £34,000
Senior Social Worker – Safeguarding Nottingham City Council Nottingham £38,000 – £45,000
Child & Family Social Worker Derbyshire County Council Derbyshire £29,000 – £36,000
Safeguarding Coordinator Northamptonshire Council Northampton £35,000 – £42,000

 Summary

As a Senior Practitioner in Family Safeguarding, you’ll lead expert child protection efforts, support social work teams, and collaborate with families and courts. Your trauma-informed, relationship-focused approach will help secure safe, stable outcomes for vulnerable children in Leicestershire.

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