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Job Title: Senior Practitioner - Safeguarding
Location: London Borough of Haringey
Salary: 50,574 - 53,607 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent | Full-Time (36 hours per week)
Closing Date: Sunday 27 April 2025
Interview Date: Week commencing 5 or 12 May 2025 (via Teams or at 48 Station Road)
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Practitioner to join Haringey's Safeguarding & Support Service - a fast-paced, supportive team dedicated to delivering high-quality interventions for children and families in need of longer-term support. This role is ideal for a skilled and confident practitioner ready to take the next step in their career, helping to lead best practice and mentor junior colleagues.
You will manage complex cases involving child protection, children in need, and Public Law Outline (PLO) pre-proceedings. You'll deliver timely, evidence-based assessments and plans, ensuring the voice of the child shapes your intervention at every stage.
Key Responsibilities
Work with children and families subject to Child Protection and CIN plans
Lead complex cases, including PLO and care proceedings
Provide high-quality, analytical assessments
Support, coach, and mentor ASYE and less experienced colleagues
Contribute to team development and a high-performance culture
Liaise with multi-agency partners to promote child safety and wellbeing
About You
You are a resilient and reflective practitioner who thrives in challenging situations. You understand the importance of putting children first, listening to their experiences, and making a meaningful difference. Your written and verbal communication is outstanding, and you bring a calm, confident presence when working with families and professionals alike.
Why Haringey?
Haringey is a unique and diverse borough, bursting with energy, creativity and a strong sense of community. As we look ahead to becoming the 2027 London Borough of Culture, this is a fantastic time to join a local authority with bold ambitions and a strong social work vision.
We offer:
Competitive salary with recruitment & retention bonus (T&Cs apply)
Relocation assistance for eligible candidates
31 days annual leave + bank holidays
Local Government Pension Scheme
Hybrid working & mobile technology
Comprehensive training and development offer
Join a council that values courage, creativity, and collaboration - and be part of something that truly makes a difference.
Apply Now
Contact Phil at Ackerman Pierce on (phone number removed) or
