Advanced Practitioner - Safeguarding
Content + Source + Freshness • 18 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Moderate value due to competitive pay for local market but constrained by fixed hours and intensive case management.
- Hourly pay: £42
- Mentorship opportunities within a supportive team
- Structured caseload management
Pros
- Competitive hourly pay for Advanced Practitioners in the area
- Supportive management and emphasis on collaboration
- Structured work environment with manageable caseloads
Cons
- Fixed hours may limit flexibility
- High responsibility for complex cases can be stressful
- Limited growth opportunities outside of the safeguarding focus
Who it's for
Mid-Career • Hybrid with office presence required
Good fit
- Social workers with safeguarding qualifications
- Individuals seeking a balance of office and flexible work
- Experienced practitioners interested in mentoring
Not recommended for
- Entry-level social workers
- Candidates preferring fully remote roles
- Those not interested in complex safeguarding cases
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Position: Advanced Practitioner
Team: Safeguarding
Hours: 37 hours per week
Pay Rate: £42 per hour (Umbrella)
Location: Swindon Borough Council
Working Pattern: Hybrid – 2 days in the office per week
Contact: Emily Cooper – 07745200325 | ecooper@sheldon-phillips.com
Sheldon Phillips are working with Swindon Borough Council who are seeking an experienced Advanced Practitioner to join their busy Safeguarding Team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced social worker to take on a leadership role, offering support, guidance, and oversight to colleagues managing complex safeguarding cases.
What You Can Expect:
- Supportive management team and collaborative working culture
- Opportunity to mentor and support less experienced staff
- Flexible hybrid working arrangements
- Well-structured service with manageable caseloads and strong supervision
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead on complex safeguarding cases and provide expert guidance to team members
- Chair core group and strategy meetings as required
- Undertake high-quality assessments, care planning, and risk analysis
- Provide case direction, support, and quality assurance to Social Workers
- Promote best practice and ensure compliance with statutory duties
- Work collaboratively with partners to ensure positive outcomes for children and families
Requirements:
- SWE Registration
- Social Work qualification
- Significant post-qualified experience within statutory safeguarding teams
- Proven ability to manage complex cases and provide case oversight
- Strong understanding of safeguarding legislation, policy, and practice
- Confident in providing supervision and mentoring support
If you’re an experienced practitioner ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role within a forward-thinking authority, we’d love to hear from you.
