Senior Practitioner - Help and Protection Team

About the RoleCoventry City Council is seeking an experienced Senior Practitioner to join its West Help and Protection Team. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled and motivated social work professional to take on a leadership-focused role within a supportive frontline safeguarding service.Rate: 33.30 per hour (Umbrella)As a Senior Practitioner, you will play a key role in supporting the Team Manager and driving high-quality practice across the team. You will work closely with Social Workers, helping to maintain performance standards, promote best practice and ensure positive outcomes for children and families.This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced practitioner who is confident managing complex safeguarding work while also supporting colleagues with professional development and performance improvement.Key ResponsibilitiesSupporting the Help and Protection Team with practice and performance managementAssisting Team Managers in the oversight of caseloads and service deliveryProviding guidance, mentoring and support to Social Workers across the teamManaging complex child protection and safeguarding cases where requiredPromoting high standards of social work practiceSupporting effective decision-making and risk managementWorking collaboratively with partner agencies to safeguard children and young peopleEnsuring statutory responsibilities and timescales are metRequirementsSocial Work England registrationA recognised Social Work qualificationSignificant ..... full job details .....