https://jobs.co.uk/job/senior-practitioner-sheldon-phillips-ltd--633ffad7-1622-4b15-8fd5-c733d7690ef8 RSS feed for Senior Practitioner at Sheldon Phillips Ltd. en-gb Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:42:57 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/senior-practitioner-sheldon-phillips-ltd--633ffad7-1622-4b15-8fd5-c733d7690ef8 https://jobs.co.uk/job/senior-practitioner-sheldon-phillips-ltd--633ffad7-1622-4b15-8fd5-c733d7690ef8 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: Stafford | Salary: £40/hour | Type: Contract | Staffordshire County Council Senior Practitioner – Assessment Team Pay Rate: £40 per hour Hours: 37 per week Contract: Locum About the Role Staffordshire County Council is seeking an experienced Senior Practitioner to join its Assessment Team. You will work with children and families at the front door of services, undertaking assessments and responding to safeguarding concerns to ensure children receive the right support at the right time. As a Senior Practitioner, you will support high-quality practice within the team, manage complex cases, and provide guidance and mentoring to colleagues where required. Key Responsibilities Complete Child and Family Assessments and Section 47 enquiries. Manage complex safeguarding and assessment cases. Provide support and guidance to less experienced social workers. Assess risk and develop effective safety plans. Work collaboratively with education, health, police, and partner agencies. Undertake direct work with children and families. Prepare high-quality reports for conferences, reviews, and court proceedings. Maintain accurate and timely case recordings. Practice Model Used by Staffordshire Staffordshire opera... Contract