Permanent Senior Practitioner – Family Safeguarding Team

London Borough of Waltham Forest | Permanent | Up to £46,000 per annum
Hybrid – 3 Days per Week in the Office | Outstanding Ofsted Borough

The London Borough of Waltham Forest is recruiting a Senior Practitioner to join their Family Safeguarding Team on a permanent basis. With a recent Outstanding Ofsted rating, Waltham Forest is recognised for its innovative practice, strong leadership, and commitment to workforce wellbeing.

This is a hybrid role with three days per week in the office, offering stability, manageable caseloads, and a supportive environment where your skills will be recognised and developed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Hold complex child protection, CIN, and PLO cases
• Support families through evidence-based, strengths-focused interventions
• Provide reflective support and practice leadership within your team
• Lead on multi-agency meetings and decision-making
• Ensure risk is effectively assessed, managed, and reviewed
• Maintain high standards of recording, planning, and statutory compliance
• Promote the use of motivational interviewing and trauma-informed approaches

Practice Model:

Waltham Forest’s Family Safeguarding model integrates social work with adult specialists in domestic abuse, mental health, and substance misuse, providing joined-up support for families. The borough’s commitment to systemic, strengths-based practice ensures that practitioners can build meaningful relationships with families while maintaining clear focus on safety and outcomes.

Essential Requirements:

• Social Work England registration
• Extensive experience in safeguarding, CP, CIN and/or court work
• Familiarity with the Family Safeguarding model or similar approaches
• Ability to support junior staff and model good practice
• Strong risk analysis, planning and communication skills

Benefits:

• Salary up to £46,000 per annum
• Hybrid working – 3 days per week in the office
• Stable, well-structured teams and excellent leadership
• Access to regular supervision, training, and progression
• Outstanding Ofsted-rated borough
• Balanced and supportive working environment

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Interested?
Contact Josh Da Costa at Sheldon Phillips:

Phone: 01635 226350
Email: jdacosta@sheldon-phillips.com

We offer up to £500 for successful referrals.