Senior Practitioner Adults

Senior Practitioner – Adults Safeguarding Team
Thurrock Council
£31.96 per Hour Umbrella | Full-Time Locum | Hybrid Working | ASAP Start

SW Locums are recruiting for an experienced Senior Practitioner – Adults to join the Adults Safeguarding Team at Thurrock Council. This is an excellent full-time locum opportunity for an advanced Adult Social Worker looking to make an immediate impact within a busy and supportive safeguarding service.

The role is available on an ASAP start, offering an initial 3-month contract with the potential for extension.

Pay Rate

• £31.96 per hour (Umbrella)

Working Pattern

• Monday to Friday

• Full-time hours

• Hybrid working available

The Role
As a Senior Practitioner within the Adults Safeguarding Team, you will work with adults who have been referred due to safeguarding concerns. This is a hands-on position requiring a confident and experienced practitioner who can manage complex safeguarding work independently while supporting high standards of practice.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Responding to safeguarding referrals involving vulnerable adults

• Covering emergency safeguarding duty visits

• Completing initial information gathering and signposting where appropriate

• Undertaking Section 42 safeguarding enquiries

• Participating in safeguarding strategy meetings

• Managing complex safeguarding cases in line with statutory duties and best practice

• Working collaboratively with partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes for service users

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years' post-qualifying experience within Adult Social Care

• Advanced Adult Social Work experience with a strong safeguarding background

• Social Work qualification (BA, MA, DipSW, CQSW or equivalent)

• Current Social Work England registration

• Enhanced DBS

• Excellent knowledge of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and adult safeguarding legislation

• Ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively within a multi-agency team

Why Join Thurrock Council?

Thurrock Council is committed to delivering high-quality adult social care services and offers a collaborative working environment where experienced practitioners can contribute to improving outcomes for vulnerable adults. The team values professional expertise, partnership working and person-centred practice.

Why Choose SW Locums?

SW Locums is a trusted specialist social work recruitment agency with an excellent reputation for matching experienced professionals with high-quality locum opportunities across the UK. We pride ourselves on providing a personal, responsive service, competitive rates, prompt payroll and ongoing support throughout your assignment. Our consultants understand the social work sector and are dedicated to helping you secure the right role for your experience and career goals.

If you are an experienced Adult Social Worker with a strong safeguarding background and are available to start immediately, we would like to hear from you. Apply today to be considered for this exciting locum opportunity with Thurrock Council.