Safeguarding Senior Practitioner

• Suffolk County Council
• Address: Landmark House IpswichIP1 5PF - Hybrid
• Salary:43723 per annum (pro rata for part time)
• Hours: 37 hours per week flexible working options available
• Contract: Secondment - 8 months

We are looking for a passionate Safeguarding Senior Practitioner to join our Central Adult Safeguarding Team. Youll support a skilled team tackling complex safeguarding enquiries making sure people are always at the heart of what we do. Youll champion multi-agency collaboration drive evidence-based practice and lead continuous improvement to deliver timely effective and person-centred support. If youre committed to protecting adults at risk this is the role for you!

Reimagine the possibilities.

Your role and responsibilities

As a Safeguarding Senior Practitioner in the Central Adult Safeguarding Team you will:

• lead and manage complex safeguarding enquiries involving high levels of risk and with legal implications
• undertake or support in the undertaking of Video Recorded Interviews with the police
• promote a high-performance culture within the team that is flexible innovative responsive to changing priorities and empowers people to deliver excellence best value and continuous improvement for the people of Suffolk
• have a clear focus on adults families carers and community needs in the context of demand reduction ensuring preventative and long-term sustainable solutions which enable people to live long and fulfilling lives by maximising their independence
• ensure staff are fully engaged with systems transformation working effectively with the system transformation team to ensure that all system changes information technology and digital are implemented and embedded
• assist the Team manager with operational leadership deputise when required provide professional guidance and foster a culture that models the ASPIRE values while promoting best practice
• identify learning and development needs and facilitate learning through methods such as coaching mentoring and creating tools and guides
• implement practice improvements from audits and monitor impact through reporting and evaluation.

You will need

Were looking for someone who:

• has significant experience in adult safeguarding ideally within a statutory setting
• demonstrated experience supporting staff with complex casework chairing meetings and meeting statutory responsibilities
• understand the Care Act 2014 and other relevant legislation and guidance
• is committed to promoting dignity respect and empowerment for adults at risk
• experience of managing competing priorities and making informed decisions
• is a creative problem-solver with a proactive approach to work.

Youll also need:

• evidence of 2 years continued professional development and capability of practice in accordance with current professional standards
• an in-depth understanding of the financial implications of commissioned care packages
• the ability to make clear decisions to highlight and limit potential risks associated with intervention
• valid driving licence and access to personal transport.

You can view a full list of requirements in theJob and Person Profile (Word).If you believe you can succeed in this role apply. Even if you dont meet all requirements still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

The team

The Central Adult Safeguarding Team undertake complex safeguarding enquiries including Organisational safeguarding enquiries. The team works in a person-centred way using the principles of making safeguarding personal to develop multi-agency Safeguarding plans to improve the outcomes for adults at risk. As a Senior Practitioner you will provide support and advice to the team to complete robust risk assessments and ongoing decision making.

You will support the Team Manager and Senior Management Team who will be responsible for the operational delivery within it.

You will work with local Contract and Service Development Teams and managers to understand develop and share good practice ensuring frontline teams share information to inform future commissioning models and new ways of working.

Empowering Everyone

Were big believers in potential possibility and the power of different ideas. Were 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 Lucy Carr for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling or emailing .

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 asupporting statementindicatinghow you meet each of the criteria in the Person Profile sectionof theJPP.

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

Step 4 -Upload a CV (without name and personal details).

Please note:Without a supporting statement your interest will not be you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage please contact our Recruitment Team by emailingor calling.If you are invited to the next stage ofselection you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.

Closing date:11.30pm 8 February 2026

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