Senior Practitioner Social Worker – Duty and Assessment Team
Senior Practitioner Social Worker – Duty and Assessment Team
Location:Tamworth
Pay Rate:£***** – £***** per hour
Contract:Locum | Full-Time
Sanctuary Personnel is currently recruiting for an experiencedSenior Practitioner Social Workerto join a dedicatedDuty and Assessment TeaminTamworth.
This rewardinglocum Social Workeropportunity offers an excellent hourly rate of£***** – £***** per hourand the chance to make a real difference by supporting children, young people, and families through effective assessment, intervention, and safeguarding practice.
This role is suited to an experiencedChildren's Social Workerwith robust expertise inDuty and Assessment,Child Protection, andSafeguarding.
As a Senior Practitioner, you will manage complex cases, complete statutory assessments, and provide guidance and support to colleagues to ensure high-quality social work practice.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage a complex caseload within a busyDuty and Assessment Team, responding to referrals and safeguarding concerns.
Complete timely and comprehensive assessments, includingChild and Family Assessments,Section 17 Child in Need assessments, andSection 47 Child Protection enquiries.
Undertake risk assessments and make informed decisions to safeguard children and young people.




Develop effective care plans and interventions that promote positive outcomes for children and families.
Provide professional advice, support, and mentoring to social workers and colleagues within the service.
Work collaboratively with schools, health professionals, police, family support services, and other partner agencies.
Attend and contribute to multi-agency meetings, strategy discussions, and safeguarding processes.
Prepare high-quality reports, assessments, and court documentation where required.
Maintain accurate case records and ensure compliance with statutory guidance and safeguarding procedures.
Promote best practice and contribute to continuous improvement across Children's Services.
Qualified Social Worker with a recognised Social Work qualification.
Registered with Social Work England.
Significant post-qualified experience withinChildren's Social Care.
Previous experience within aDuty and Assessment Team,MASH,Child Protection,Safeguarding, orChildren in Needservice.
Strong knowledge of UK safeguarding legislation, statutory frameworks, and social work procedures.
Excellent assessment, analytical, communication, and report-writing skills.
Ability to manage high-risk and complex cases in a fast-paced environment.
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is desirable.
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📌 Senior Practitioner Social Worker - Duty And Assessment Team - Tamworth - Sanctuary Personal (New South Wales)
🏢 Sanctuary Personnel
📍 New South Wales