Eden Brown synergy are currently recruiting for Southampton Council who are looking for Senior Practitioner - Qualified Social Worker - Front Door Team - Southampton
Senior Practitioner - Qualified Social Worker - Front Door Team - Southampton
Location: Southampton
Rate: £32-£35 per hour
Team: Connect (Front Door) Team
Contract: Locum - Covering vacancies pending permanent recruitment
Southampton City Council is seeking an experienced Senior Practitioner to join the Connect (Front Door) Team on an interim basis. This role is critical in providing leadership, supervision, and oversight of incoming referrals to ensure effective and timely responses to safeguarding concerns and social care assessments.
Key Responsibilities:
Team Supervision: Support and supervise social workers, ensuring best practices in assessment and safeguarding.
Work Allocation & Management: Oversee and manage incoming referrals, prioritising and distributing cases effectively.
Quality Assurance: Authorise assessments and safeguarding work, ensuring compliance with statutory guidelines and council policies.
Safeguarding Leadership: Provide professional oversight on complex cases, ensuring timely interventions for vulnerable children and families.
Multi-Agency Collaboration: Work closely with partner agencies to ensure an integrated approach to child protection and early intervention.
Operational Support: Assist the management team in maintaining high service standards during the transition to permanent recruitment.
Requirements:
Qualified Social Worker (QSW) with 3+ years of experience in frontline child protection and safeguarding.
Experience in a senior or supervisory role within a front-door or referral team.
Strong decision-making skills to manage risk effectively and prioritise cases.
Excellent knowledge of statutory frameworks, safeguarding policies, and assessment procedures.
Ability to lead and support a team in a fast-paced environment.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced social worker looking to step into a leadership role while making a direct impact on the safety and well-being of children and families in Southampton.
To apply, contact Richie at or call 01756 556845.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in this position, please send your CV to Richie Johnson at or call on 01756556845
Benefits of working with Eden Brown Synergy include:
* DBS check processed and paid for by Eden Brown Synergy
* Referral bonus if you refer a colleague or friend to us
* Bonus for finding your own job
* Twice weekly payroll
* Dedicated recruitment consultant who will support you throughout your job search, employment and beyond
Refer someone who might be interested in & get £300 referral bonus !!
Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.
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