Job Advert: Senior Practitioner – Safeguarding & Support
Contract: Permanent
Location: Plough Lane, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 0LE (Multiple locations – Ross on Wye, Leominster, or Hereford)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: £39,513 - £43,693 (plus market supplement of £5,000 per year, £44,513 - £48,693)
Relocation Package: Up to £10,000 available
The Role:
Herefordshire Council is seeking a dynamic and passionate Senior Practitioner to join our Safeguarding & Support Teams. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced professional to contribute to our ongoing improvement journey, ensuring positive outcomes for children, young people, and families in Herefordshire.
As a Senior Practitioner, you will work collaboratively with partner agencies to make a meaningful difference. You’ll also play a key role in the development of our team, providing coaching, mentoring, and support to apprentices, step-up students, and family support workers. Your input will be critical in implementing our practice standards, quality assurance framework, professional values, and policies and procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide coaching, mentoring, and support to apprentices, step-up students, and family support workers.
Lead practice development and training initiatives within the wider service.
Contribute to the development and implementation of practice standards, policies, and procedures.
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