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Children's Senior Practitioner

Job details
Posting date: 22 October 2025
Salary: £40.00 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 21 November 2025
Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester, OL7 0BQ
Remote working: Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week
Company: Charles Hunter Associates Ltd
Job type: Contract
Job reference: LHCSW SEN PRAC_1761150551

Summary

We are looking for an experienced Senior Practitioner to join our Complex Safeguarding Multi-Agency Team.

This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience in permanent contract/s.

About the team

This team are involved in a range of responsibilities that are crucial for the effective delivery of safeguarding measures aimed at protecting children and young people from harm, abuse and exploitation. As a senior practitioner, this role involves advising on complex safeguarding decisions and providing consultancy, supervision and training to internal staff and multi-agency professionals to support the early identification of harm. They help to support with the delivery of safe, effective and high-quality safeguarding practices as well as playing a key role in practice development to promote and sustain a learning culture and mentor less experienced staff.

About you

It is essential to have a degree within Social Work (Degree/DipDW/CQSW) with a minimum of 3 years experience within Children's Social work on a permanent basis to be considered for this role. Having experience as a Senior Practitioner and having a thorough understanding of the children safeguarding processes is key. A valid UK driving license and vehicle is essential.

What's on offer?

  • £40.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
  • Parking available nearby/onsite
  • Hybrid working scheme
  • An opportunity to further enhance your CV and skillset
  • supportive management structure with regular supervision offered

For more information, please get in contact

Liberty Hodder - Candidate Consultant

0118 948 5555 / 07884008267

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