Senior Safeguarding Practitioner – Adult Safeguarding Team

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Safeguarding Practitioner – Adult Safeguarding Team
Specialism: Adult Services
Location: Shropshire, UK
Salary: £32.67 Per Hour
Type: Temporary / Full Time

We are seeking an experienced Senior Safeguarding Practitioner to join a dedicated Adult Safeguarding Team based in Shropshire. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled practitioner with extensive adult safeguarding experience, capable of managing complex cases, supporting colleagues, and working collaboratively with partner agencies to protect adults at risk. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality safeguarding services while contributing to the ongoing development and improvement of safeguarding practice.

Perks and Benefits

• Hybrid Working: Enjoy a flexible hybrid working arrangement with home-based working and office facilities available.
• Supportive Management: Work within an experienced safeguarding team with strong leadership and collaborative support.
• Professional Development: Benefit from ongoing learning opportunities and regular supervision.
• Leadership Opportunity: Develop your leadership skills by supporting practitioners and deputising for the Team Manager when required.
• Multi-Agency Working: Work closely with partner organisations and care providers to improve safeguarding outcomes.
• Meaningful Work: Make a significant impact by protecting vulnerable adults and promoting independence and wellbeing.

What You Will Do

• Manage a complex caseload involving adults at risk of abuse or neglect.
• Respond to safeguarding concerns and enquiries received by the Local Authority.
• Undertake safeguarding enquiries, risk assessments and intervention planning in accordance with statutory responsibilities.
• Promote independence by supporting adults to maintain or develop their daily living skills within safe and appropriate environments.
• Assist, advise and provide line management support to Safeguarding Practitioners where required.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with care providers, health professionals and partner agencies to improve safeguarding standards.
• Deputise for the Team Manager on adult safeguarding matters in their absence.
• Contribute to the continuous development and improvement of adult safeguarding procedures and service delivery.
• Manage challenging situations confidently while maintaining professional decision-making and effective conflict resolution.

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.
• Significant experience within Adult Safeguarding Services.
• Experience managing complex safeguarding cases involving adults at risk.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation, risk assessment and multi-agency working.
• Ability to support, mentor and provide guidance to other practitioners.
• Enhanced Adult DBS required.
• DfE Form must be fully completed and submitted with every CV.

Why Shropshire?

Shropshire offers an excellent opportunity to work within a progressive Adult Safeguarding Service that values collaborative practice, flexible working and continuous professional development. This role provides the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals while making a meaningful difference to vulnerable adults across the community.

Working with Ardent Social

At Ardent Social, we are passionate about connecting experienced social work professionals with high-quality opportunities across the UK. We pride ourselves on providing a transparent, supportive, and professional recruitment experience tailored to your career goals and aspirations.

Apply now to join the Adult Safeguarding Team in Shropshire and take the next exciting step in your social work career with Ardent Social.