Senior Practitioner – Help and Protection Team

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Practitioner – Help and Protection Team
Specialism: Children’s Services
Location: Coventry, UK
Salary: £33.30 Per Hour
Type: Ongoing / Full Time

We are seeking an experienced Senior Practitioner to join the Help and Protection Team based in Coventry. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Qualified Social Worker with at least three years’ post-qualified experience to work within a supportive and collaborative Children’s Services team. You will manage a caseload of approximately 20 children and families, delivering high-quality safeguarding interventions and ensuring positive outcomes through relationship-based practice.

Perks and Benefits

• Competitive pay of £33.30 per hour.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements, with working patterns discussed during the interview process.
• Full-time role working 37 hours per week.
• Manageable caseload of approximately 20 children and families.
• Supportive team environment with experienced practitioners and management.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression.
• Collaborative multi-agency working focused on achieving the best outcomes for children.

What You Will Do

• Manage a caseload of approximately 20 children and families within the Help and Protection Team.
• Complete statutory assessments, safeguarding interventions, and care planning.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and partner agencies.
• Develop and implement child-focused plans that promote safety, stability, and positive outcomes.
• Prepare high-quality assessments, reports, and case recordings within statutory timescales.
• Attend multi-agency meetings, child protection conferences, and court proceedings where required.
• Promote best practice while supporting the delivery of high-quality Children’s Services.

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.
• Ideally 3+ years’ post-qualified experience within Children’s Services.
• Experience of working within Help and Protection or Safeguarding teams.
• Strong assessment, care planning, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-agency environment.

Why Coventry?

Coventry offers a supportive working environment with flexible hybrid working arrangements and a strong commitment to delivering outstanding services for children and families. You’ll join an experienced team dedicated to safeguarding children and improving outcomes through collaborative and restorative practice.

Working with Ardent Social

At Ardent Social, we are committed to connecting experienced social work professionals with rewarding opportunities across the UK. We provide a professional, transparent, and supportive recruitment experience, helping you find roles that match your skills and career aspirations.

Apply now to join the Help and Protection Team in Coventry and take the next step in your social work career with Ardent Social.