Senior Safeguarding Practitioner Job at Shropshire Council (Shrewsbury)

Senior Residential Practitioner

We have a fantastic opportunity for dedicated Senior Residential Practitioner to...

Location

United Kingdom , Manchester

Salary:

Not provided

ForeverCare

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Have a minimum of 1 years’ experience in a Senior / Team leader role
Be Committed to achieving the best for children and young people
Be able to prioritise work load and duties
Be experienced in leading and delegating to the team on duty
Be confident in regard to decision making and accountability
Be able to work towards achieving the best outcomes of children and young people in line with the children’s homes regulations
Have an understanding of Care Plans, Risk Assessments and completing these documents
Have an understanding of the Children's Homes Regulations
Be able to Safeguard and protect the wellbeing of children and young people at all times and ensure that Residential practitioners carry out their duties appropriately at all times.
Be able to supervise and carry out 1:1 practice based supervision to team members on an ongoing basis

Job Responsibility

Overseeing of each shift
Provide first line management and supervision to the Residential Practitioner on duty
Report directly to the Deputy Manager & Registered Manager.

What we offer

Access to discounts at over 100 shopping outlets
Same day GP appointments
Face to Face professional independent counselling service
Permanent positions following successful probation.
Pension
Progression Opportunities
Eligibility for driving lessons
Duvet Dat-1 lucky person wins a day off if they haven’t ben absent within that month
Long term employment benefits
Refer a friend scheme.

Fulltime

Senior Residential Childcare Worker

As a Senior Residential Childcare worker, you will play a crucial role in overse...

Location

United Kingdom , Nottingham

Salary:

Not provided

Safe Haven Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

QCF level 3 or working towards (Essential)
Experience working with children and young people in a residential care or childcare setting
Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills
Strong understanding of child development principles, attachment theory, and trauma-informed care approaches
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, and safeguarding procedures
Ability to effectively manage crisis situations, resolve conflicts, and make sound decisions
Flexibility and adaptability to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays
A valid driver’s license will be required

Job Responsibility

Provide leadership, guidance, and support to the residential care practitioners
Promote teamwork and professional development
Assist in the development and implementation of care plans and support strategies
Oversee the day-to-day care and activities within the home
Conduct regular observations and assessments of the children
Collaborate with the Registered Manager and Assistant Manager to coordinate and facilitate team meetings, training sessions, and professional development opportunities
Foster a positive and therapeutic environment within the home
Actively seek to build strong relationships with our young people
Support and implement behaviour management strategies and therapeutic interventions
Ensure compliance with safeguarding procedures, risk assessments, and health and safety guidelines

Advanced Family Practitioner

The Advanced Practitioner is a senior, specialist role within the organisations ...

Location

United Kingdom , Banstead

Salary:

36000.00 GBP / Year

Brook-St Hiredonline

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Extensive experience within residential, assessment-based, or child and family services
Advanced analytical and evaluative skills
High-level written communication skills, including assessment evidence review
Strong professional judgement and decision-making capability
Advanced understanding of trauma-informed practice, attachment, and safeguarding
Ability to influence and improve practice across a team

Job Responsibility

Lead specialist therapeutic and assessment-based sessions that support parenting capacity, emotional regulation, and capacity to change
Provide expert guidance to staff on complex cases involving trauma, attachment difficulties, or entrenched patterns of behaviour
Model advanced trauma-informed, reflective, and ethical practice in all interactions
Support parents through emotionally complex assessment processes while maintaining professional boundaries
Review, analyse, and quality-check assessment evidence, observations, and records produced by the team
Ensure assessment documentation is balanced, robust, and defensible, clearly evidencing patterns over time
Support consistency in assessment practice across shifts and staff teams
Contribute to the refinement and development of the organisations assessment tools and frameworks
Provide advanced safeguarding oversight and professional consultation on complex or high-risk cases
Support senior decision-making during safeguarding incidents or escalation processes

Fulltime

Senior Residential Practitioner

We have a fantastic opportunity for dedicated Senior Residential Practitioner to...

Location

United Kingdom , Newcastle

Salary:

14.50 GBP / Hour

ForeverCare

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Have a minimum of 1 years’ experience in a Senior / Team leader role
Be Committed to achieving the best for children and young people
Be able to prioritise work load and duties
Be experienced in leading and delegating to the team on duty
Be confident in regard to decision making and accountability
Be able to work towards achieving the best outcomes of children and young people in line with the children’s homes regulations
Have an understanding of Care Plans, Risk Assessments and completing these documents
Have an understanding of the Children's Homes Regulations
Be able to Safeguard and protect the wellbeing of children and young people at all times and ensure that Residential practitioners carry out their duties appropriately at all times
Be able to supervise and carry out 1:1 practise based supervision to team members on an ongoing basis

Job Responsibility

Overseeing of each shift
Provide first line management and supervision to the Residential Practitioner on duty to ensure that children and young people receive the best care and support possible
Report directly to the Deputy Manager & Registered Manager

What we offer

Access to discounts at over 100 shopping outlets
Same day GP appointments
Face to Face professional independent counselling service
Permanent positions following successful probation
Pension
Progression Opportunities
Eligibility for driving lessons
Duvet Day-1 lucky person wins a day off if they haven’t been absent within that month
Long term employment benefits
Refer a friend scheme

Fulltime

Lead Family Practitioner

The Lead Practitioner / Pre-Management role is a senior operational and practice...

Location

United Kingdom , Banstead

Salary:

40000.00 GBP / Year

Brook-St Hiredonline

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Extensive experience within residential, assessment-based, or child and family services
Demonstrated leadership capability and readiness for management responsibility
Advanced safeguarding knowledge and professional judgement
Strong decision-making, organisational, and problem-solving skills
Ability to oversee complex practice while maintaining a therapeutic approach
High standards of written and verbal communication

Job Responsibility

Lead shifts across the residential service, ensuring safe staffing levels, clear allocation of duties, and consistent routines
Coordinate rotas and staffing arrangements as required, responding flexibly to operational needs
Act as the senior point of contact during shifts for practice, safeguarding, and operational issues
Ensure the physical and emotional environment remains safe, calm, and therapeutic
Provide oversight of assessment activity, ensuring consistency, quality, and adherence to the organisations outlined assessment framework
Review records, observations, and assessment evidence to ensure they meet organisational and regulatory standards
Identify themes, strengths, and areas for improvement within practice
Support the implementation of service improvements based on learning and quality assurance findings
Act as a key escalation point for safeguarding concerns, incidents, or emerging risks
Exercise advanced professional judgement in managing complex safeguarding situations

Fulltime

Senior Family Practitioner

The Senior Practitioner is a key leadership role within the organisations therap...

Location

United Kingdom , Banstead

Salary:

33000.00 GBP / Year

Brook-St Hiredonline

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Substantial experience within residential, assessment-based, or child and family services
Advanced safeguarding knowledge and professional judgement
Demonstrated ability to supervise, coach, and support staff
Strong decision-making skills and emotional resilience
Ability to lead complex practice confidently and calmly
High standards of written and verbal communication

Job Responsibility

Provide strong, consistent leadership during shifts, ensuring safe staffing, effective routines, and high practice standards
Act as a visible role model for trauma-informed, reflective, and ethical practice
Support and guide staff during challenging situations, including complex parental behaviours and emotional dysregulation
Promote a culture of learning, reflection, and accountability within the staff team
Provide day-to-day supervision, coaching, and mentoring to junior practitioners
Support the development of staff competence in observation, recording, and safeguarding practice
Contribute to the induction and training of new staff members
Identify learning needs within the team and escalate development requirements appropriately
Lead and support complex assessment sessions involving parenting capacity, emotional availability, and capacity to change
Support staff to balance therapeutic engagement with appropriate professional challenge

What we offer

Ongoing professional development, supervision, and leadership training are integral to this role

Fulltime

Senior Positive Support Practitioner

We’re looking for a Senior Positive Support Practitioner to join our team suppor...

Location

United Kingdom , Bracknell

Salary:

31270.00 GBP / Year

Choice Care Group

Expiration Date

April 15, 2026

Requirements

Level 5 in PBS and evidence of CPD in areas such as behaviour analysis, autism, learning disability or Mental Health
Degree (or higher) in Psychology or a closely related psychological discipline, with demonstrable application of psychological theory to practice
Significant experience working with adults with learning disabilities, autism and/or mental health needs
Implementation of PBS/Recovery approaches
Proven track record of developing, implementing, and reviewing PBS plans and recovery-focused interventions
Demonstrated ability to manage complex cases and provide specialist advice to staff teams and managers
Ability to build positive relationships and work collaboratively
Strong communication, observation and team-work skills
A full UK driving licence and access to a car is essential
Person centred, values-led, reflective, resilient, and solution focused

Job Responsibility

Act as a senior role model for positive, recovery-focused practice within services
Supervise and mentor Positive Support Practitioners, guiding their development and ensuring practice meets organisational standards
Lead reflective practice sessions and contribute to service improvement planning
Deputise for the PBS & Recovery Lead where required, providing continuity of leadership
Undertake assessments, observations, and behaviour reviews under supervision
Co-produce PBS Plans and Wellness Recovery Action Plans with individuals, families and staff teams
Assist in the development of interventions aimed to reduce the intensity, frequency and potential of challenging behaviours
Collect and report data on behaviour and recovery outcomes and assist with monitoring of interventions and contribute to reflective practice and service delivery
Provide day to day guidance to staff teams on the use of PBS and recovery strategies
Attend and contribute to service meetings, reviews and multidisciplinary forums as appropriate

What we offer

Learning Academy - Adult Care Worker Level 2 and Lead Adult Care Worker Level 3 qualifications for all staff
Enhanced holiday entitlement - starting from 30 days inclusive of Bank Holidays
Sick pay entitlement
Employee Assistance Programme - comprehensive health and wellbeing support for staff
Refer a friend scheme - enjoy a payment of £500 when you recruit a friend to Choice Care
Choiceversary - staff receive vouchers of £75 after 5 years, £100 after 10 years and £150 after 15 years to celebrate their commitment to Choice Care
Christmas bonus - vouchers for all staff members
Life insurance
Annual staff awards - this year each winner received £400 and we had over 30 winners in total
Complex in-house training - this includes our Advanced Management Development Programme for managers in the making and our Foundation Management Development Programme for rising stars

Fulltime

Residential Practitioner

ForeverCare are looking for full time dedicated Residential practitioners to pro...

Location

United Kingdom , Sunderland

Salary:

13.50 GBP / Hour

ForeverCare

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Right to Work in the UK
6 months+ UK experience of working within a similar setting
5 years of professional references
Enhanced DBS, subscribed to the update service (or willing to get one)
Work towards achieving the best outcomes for children in line with Children's homes regulations 2015

Job Responsibility

Provide quality, person-centred care to Children aged 5 to 18, with a variety of different needs and requirements
Work alongside a team of practitioners, Seniors, Deputies and Registered Manager caring for and supporting our children to progress positively
Work with external agencies
Complete all daily and specific recordings to a high standard and inputted on to a software system
Report directly to the Leadership Team

What we offer

Access to discounts at over 100 shopping outlets
Same day GP appointments
Face to Face professional independent counselling service
Permanent positions following successful probation
Pension
Progression Opportunities
Eligibility for driving lessons
Duvet Day-1 lucky person wins a day off if they haven’t been absent within that month
Long term employment benefits
5.5 weeks holiday pay

Senior Safeguarding Practitioner

Shropshire Council

Location:
United Kingdom , Shrewsbury

Category:
Public Sector

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

Requirements:

Nice to have:

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 25, 2026

Expiration:
April 17, 2026

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