Job Title: Social Work Advanced Practitioner – Safeguarding
Location: Taunton, UK
Salary: £45.71 per hour
Contract Type: Full-Time, Ongoing
Exciting Locum Opportunity: Social Work Advanced Practitioner – Safeguarding | Taunton
Are you ready for a challenging and rewarding role that lets your expertise shine? We are offering an exhilarating opportunity for a Social Work Advanced Practitioner within Safeguarding, based in the stunning town of Taunton. This full-time locum position pays an impressive £45.71 per hour and offers excellent ongoing prospects.
If you’re looking to make a genuine impact in children’s or adult safeguarding and thrive in a supportive, forward-thinking team, this could be your perfect fit.
Perks and Benefits:
Locum Flexibility: Enjoy autonomy over your schedule and explore a range of diverse settings, enhancing your professional experience while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Professional Development: Access tailored training programmes and mentorship opportunities to support your continued growth and keep you at the forefront of safeguarding practice.
Supportive Culture: Work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team that truly values your input, encourages innovation, and supports professional excellence.
Excellent Pay: At £45.71 per hour, this role recognises and rewards your specialist knowledge, leadership, and dedication.
What You Will Do:
Lead on complex safeguarding assessments, ensuring the highest standards of practice and protection planning.
Offer supervision, consultation, and expert guidance to frontline staff, helping them manage high-risk cases effectively.
Coordinate and chair multi-agency safeguarding meetings, driving forward effective partnership working.
Provide high-quality written reports and maintain thorough case records that meet statutory and best practice standards.
Champion continuous improvement across the team, sharing your knowledge and supporting less experienced practitioners through coaching and training.
Why Choose Taunton?
Set in the heart of Somerset, Taunton offers a rare blend of natural beauty, rich history, and modern convenience. Whether you’re drawn to scenic countryside, a thriving arts scene, or welcoming local communities, Taunton is the perfect location to grow your career and enjoy a well-rounded lifestyle.
Working with Sanctuary Personnel:
Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency, proud to support social workers across the UK. With an ‘Excellent’ Trustpilot rating and a commitment to finding the best roles at the best rates, we’re here to help you succeed.
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