Pro Social Partners
Senior Social Worker, Family Safeguarding
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Senior Practitioner – Safeguarding Team
A Senior Practitioner in the Safeguarding Team manages a more complex caseload of children compared to other Social Workers. This role demands a higher level of experience and knowledge, providing the Practitioner with enhanced autonomy in decision-making and case progression. Core responsibilities include:
- Writing regular assessments and determining threshold applications
- Conducting home visits
- Undertaking direct work with families
- Developing and implementing care plans
- Chairing relevant meetings
- Maintaining accurate case recordings in alignment with organisational policies and procedures
Additional Responsibilities
Senior Practitioners also play a key role in:
- Supervising student social workers and/or ASYEs (Associate Social Workers)
- Supporting learning and development within the broader team
- Leading peer supervision sessions
- Deputising for the Team Leader when required
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We actively encourage and support Senior Practitioners to undertake the Practice Educator Programme to further develop their expertise and skills.
Collaboration & Supportive Environment
Our Windsor and Maidenhead Safeguarding Teams work closely with specialist partners to drive positive, sustainable change for families:
- Specialist Support Available:
- Social Work Assistants
- Family Support Workers
- Family Coaches
- Domestic Abuse (Victim & Perpetrator Specialists)
- Adult Mental Health Specialists
- Drug and Alcohol Specialists
- Systemic Family Psychotherapists
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- Team Environment:
- Direct access to line managers
- Forensic supervision every four weeks
- Opportunities to work within a supportive team
Practice Framework
We operate within the Signs of Safety Practice Model, focusing on:
- Collaborative working to empower children and families
- Transparency around why involvement is required
- Identifying and implementing realistic, long-term change
- Strengthening family and community support networks to ensure safety
At Achieving for Children, our commitment is to ensure sustainable improvement so children can thrive safely at home.
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