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

Interested?

Contact Josh Da Costa at Sheldon Phillips:

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We offer up to £500 for successful referrals