Senior Practitioner - Safeguarding Team Location: Peterborough City Council Hours: 37 per week Length of Assignment: Initially 3 months Rate: £40 per hour Working Pattern: Hybrid - minimum 1 day in the office, more when on duty About the Role Opus People Solutions, on behalf of Peterborough City Council, is recruiting a Senior Practitioner to join their Children's Safeguarding Team. This is a key role for an experienced social worker who can manage complex cases and support the development of others within the team. You will hold a caseload of children in need, child protection, and court proceedings, working collaboratively with families and professionals to ensure the best outcomes for children. You'll also support the Team Manager with supervision duties and act as a practice lead and educator for newly qualified staff. Key Responsibilities Manage complex cases involving children in need, child protection, and court proceedings Undertake timely assessments and reviews in line with statutory and operational standards Support and supervise social workers and alternatively qualified staff as directed Act as a practice lead and contribute to the induction of new team members Serve as a practice educator for ASYE social workers Lead and participate in project and development work Maintain accurate, confidential records in line with council policies Develop effective partnerships with internal teams and external...