Senior Practitioner
| Posting date: | 27 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £41.10 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 February 2026 |
| Location: | South London, London, SW2 1EG |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Charles Hunter Associates Ltd |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | KSCPSNRPRC_1769532906 |
Summary
We are currently looking for a Children's Senior Practitioner to join a Family Support and Safeguarding Team.
Do not apply if you do not have a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience in permanent contract/s.
About the team
This team is responsible for dealing with the most vulnerable and in need of protection children in the borough from initial assessment to long term intervention. Working proactively, with a child-centred approach to each case is vital to ensure successful case progression. Working effectively with connected teams such as children's safeguarding and children in care teams is key to the success of each case. This role involves aiding in the day to day running of the team and providing advice and guidance to team members when needed.
About you
The successful candidate will have extensive experience with children's frontline procedures at a supervisory level. A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of three years' post qualification experience in permanent contracts is essential for this role (a completed ASYE is counted as one completed year).
What's on offer?
- £41.10 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
- Hybrid working scheme
- Parking available/ nearby
- Supportive management with case and personal supervision
- CPD and training opportunities
For more information, please get in contact
Katherine Scoggins - Team Leader
0118 948 5555 / 07990044930
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