Senior Practitioner (Redeployment 21018) na ORC External

• Suffolk County Council 
• Address:  Landmark House, Ipswich, IP1 5PB - Hybrid
• Salary: £40,777 per annum (pro rata if part time)
• Hours:  37 hours, flexible working options available 
• Contract: Permanent

We’re focused on making a meaningful difference to communities across Suffolk. How? By listening to our people learning from what they say and creating a culture of mutual respect, where everyone works together to achieve great things. As a Safeguarding Senior Practitioner in the Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub you’ll be as keen to collaborate and build a bright future as we are. So, to make a positive impact, connect with us and connect with a fantastic career.  

Reimagine the possibilities.

Your role and responsibilities 

As a MASH Safeguarding Senior Practitioner, you will play a pivotal role in leading a dynamic, multi-agency team that includes professionals from police, health, housing, probation, and more. 

You will:

• Triage incoming safeguarding concerns
• Allocate and oversee priority work
• Chair strategy meetings and lead multi-agency decision-making
• Assess referrals against the statutory criteria under Section 42 of the Care Act 2014
• Provide guidance and signposting for cases not meeting safeguarding statutory criteria 
• Supervise Social Workers and Safeguarding Independence & Wellbeing Practitioners
• Interpret data, conduct audits, and identify emerging themes

We’re seeking a qualified social worker with:

• Strong knowledge of Adult Social Care and the Care Act 2014
• Experience in safeguarding and multi-agency working, undertaking Sec42 Enquiries.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and organisational skills
• The ability to prioritise, risk assess, and manage a fast-paced workload
• Confidence in chairing meetings and making complex decisions
• A resilient and reflective approach to practice

The Senior Practitioner will also be responsible for supervision of Social Workers and Safeguarding Independence & Well Being Practitioners.  There will also be a need to interpret data and undertake auditing and highlight themes to the manager. 

You will need 

• A Social Work qualification and experience in the role.
• Strong knowledge of Adult Social Care and the Care Act 2014.
• Experience in safeguarding and multi-agency working.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and organisational skills.
• The ability to prioritise, risk assess, and manage a fast-paced workload.
• Confidence in chairing meetings and making complex decisions.
• A resilient and reflective approach to practice.

You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (Word). If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application. 

The team 

Suffolk MASH is a multi-agency team which uses excellent cross agency communication to identify risk at an early stage, and where co-ordinated, timely and proportionate interventions are decided upon in order to keep Adults with care & support needs safe. Working in Suffolk MASH provides employees with an opportunity to further knowledge of adult safeguarding and the chance to contribute to decisions that make a real difference to residents of Suffolk.  The MASH is a fast paced and dynamic environment which is both rewarding and challenging and requires excellent communications skills, experience of safeguarding and a degree of resilience to effectively manage the challenges of this working environment.

Empowering Everyone 

We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report.

For more information 

Please contact Sarah Markham (she/her), for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling 01473 263241 or emailing [email protected].

If you want to apply for a secondment, read the secondment policy first. Make sure you get permission from your current manager before submitting your application. 

How to apply

Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (Word).

Step 2 - Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application.

Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement indicating how you meet each of the criteria in the ‘Person Profile’ section of the JPP.  

• You should use the Supporting Statement template.  
• Please use Arial font size 11 and keep your statement to a maximum of two sides of A4. 

We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We ask you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process. 

 Please note: Without a supporting statement, your interest will not be progressed. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing [email protected] or calling 03456 014412. If you are invited to the next stage of selection, you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process. 

Closing date: 11.30pm, 19 November 2025

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Hybrid 

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