Senior Practitioner - Family Safeguarding

Senior Practitioners – Children’s Services (Family Safeguarding)

£49,082 – £53,265 per annum + Welcome Bonus

Permanent, Full Time / Part Time

Stevenage (East) / Apsley (West)

About the Role

Hertfordshire County Council is seeking experienced Senior Practitioners to join our Family Safeguarding Teams. This innovative model of practice is designed to keep more children safely at home with their families through a strengths-based, multi-disciplinary approach.

As a Senior Practitioner, you will :

Provide leadership, mentoring, and professional oversight within the team.

Carry a protected caseload of complex cases, ensuring high-quality interventions.

Undertake assessments, safeguarding enquiries and court work where required.

Support colleagues with practice development and decision-making.

Champion strengths-based practice and contribute to service improvement.About the Service

At Hertfordshire County Council, we are committed to delivering first-class support to vulnerable children and their families. Through our Family Safeguarding Model, we have transformed how we work with families, reducing the need for children to enter care.

We provide :

A stimulating working environment and hybrid working options.

Regular supervision and tailored professional development opportunities.

A strong focus on diversity, inclusion, and staff wellbeing.Salary & Benefits

£49,082 – £53,265 per a...