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Tameside Council is currently looking for an experienced and dedicated Senior Practitioner to join their Safeguarding Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a supportive local authority and make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families.

Location: Tameside, One, Market Place, Ashton-Under-Lyne

Pay Rate: Up to £40.00 per hour (Umbrella)

Key Responsibilities:

Hold and manage a caseload of complex safeguarding cases involving children and families.Provide direct support during visits and meetings to assist with assessment, planning, and intervention.Lead and support the team alongside the Team Manager to drive service improvement and achieve team objectives.Deliver reflective and group supervision to colleagues, promoting good practice, learning, and professional development.Support the improvement and accuracy of service performance data and recording standards.Provide leadership and operational support to the team in the absence of the Team Manager.Model high-quality social work practice and champion best practice across the service.Mentor, coach, and support newly qualified and less experienced staff, creating learning and development opportunities.Contribute to a positive team culture focused on achieving the best outcomes for children and families.Work collaboratively with internal teams and partner agencies to ensure effective safeguarding interventions.

Essential Requirements:

Social Work Qualification - Degree or equivalentAt least 3 years' experience as a social worker within children's servicesSocial Work England RegistrationDriving license and access to own vehicle

If you are interested in this position, please send your CV to Yug Vaishnav at or call on 020 4574 3378.

Benefits of working with Eden Brown Synergy include:

DBS check processed and paid for by Eden Brown SynergyReferral bonus if you refer a colleague or friend to usBonus for finding your own jobTwice weekly payroll

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Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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