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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