Senior Practitioner Adult Safeguarding

Leaders in Care

Are you looking for a rewarding role where your expertise in adult safeguarding makes a real, lasting difference in people’s lives?

Enjoy the flexibility of working hours that help you achieve a better work-life balance, contributing to a healthier lifestyle and improved mental well-being. This setup gives you more time for personal activities and reduces the stress of long commutes and rigid schedules.

Join a team where your contributions are truly valued, in a culture that fosters both personal and professional growth. You'll have the opportunity to work on complex, long-term cases that create lasting positive outcomes for vulnerable adults.


Your Role:

  • Lead and conduct safeguarding assessments for adults at risk, including cases of exploitation, abuse, or neglect.
  • Develop and implement long-term support plans to protect vulnerable adults and improve their outcomes.
  • Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, external agencies, and community services to ensure coordinated safeguarding responses.
  • Mentor and support junior social workers, promoting best practice and professional development within the team.
  • Use your analytical, interpersonal, and decision-making skills to manage complex cases and make confident recommendations.
  • Contribute to improving adult safeguarding policies, processes, and outcomes across the service. 

Leaders in Care offer competitive rates, backed by a service that has earned over 500 five-star Google reviews. We provide weekly check-ins, support during your placement, and a market-leading timesheet and payroll system, so you won’t need to stress about when your pay will clear.

What We Need:

  • You must hold a Social Work Qualification and be registered with SWE.
  • Significant experience in adult safeguarding, particularly with adults at risk, exploitation, or long-term complex cases.
  • Previous leadership or senior-level experience is highly desirable.

If this opportunity fits your career goals, please send your CV and availability to (url removed) or call (phone number removed). We’d love to hear from you!

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