Senior Practitioner - Safeguarding and DoLS

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If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process please call us on 01572 758291 or email us at recruitment@rutland.gov.uk

Are you committed to helping some of the most vulnerable members of the community? Do you have experience of managing risk and making safeguarding personal. We are looking for a qualified Senior Practitioner to join our Safeguarding team.

About you…

To be successful in the role – you will need:

• Qualified Social Worker - DIPSW, BASW / CQSW
• Experience of supervision and performance development of staff
• Post qualifying experience working with adults at risk
• Knowledge of Adult Care legislation and procedures
• Demonstrate understanding and experience of risk management of complex and high risk issues
• Experience of multi-agency working
• Knowledge and experience of safeguarding adults procedure

About the role…

As the Senior Practitioner, Safeguarding & DoLS, your duties will include:

• To support with identifying and managing the risk and experience of abuse from first contact with the service, including applying eligibility criteria and LLR Thresholds to evidence decision making.
• Ensure that Making Safeguarding Personal principles are central to all practice.
• Support with providing specialist advice to the wider service, both on a case by case basis and through the delivery of targeted training and development ensuring all staff are aware of their responsibilities and are able to evidence safeguarding competencies.
• To oversee the case work, including legal processes and safeguarding enquiries held by Social Workers within the team, including chairing strategy meetings and case conferences as required.
• To deputise for the Team Manager when required, such as to cover annual leave, attending meetings and supporting the wider team functions

The successful applicant for this post will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The costs for the DBS and social Work England Registration are paid by us.

The Senior Practitioner, Safeguarding & DoLS interviews will be held face to face during week commencing 10 August 2026. Please be advised this could be subject to change, in which case we will give appropriate notice.

We will be reviewing applications on a regular basis and inviting those who meet our essential person specification criteria to interview. If you’re interested in this role, we strongly encourage you to apply without delay.

Our offer to you:

Rutland Council is committed to Flexible Working and understands the benefits of supporting employees to manage their work and life balance, whilst meeting the needs of the service.

We are committed to supporting and empowering our staff to be the best workers that they can be and Rutland Council is the place you want to be. Our benefits go beyond the salary – being part of a great team, excellent Local Government Pension, generous annual leave, opportunities to learn and develop your career, and a demonstrable commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our staff.

Whilst the base for this post is Oakham, Rutland, the Local Authority offers a hybrid working practice. As well as working from home, we feel it is important that you have the opportunity to spend time in the workplace with your colleagues to help you learn, develop and engage.

Find out more:

To learn more about working with us visit https://jobs.rutland.gov.uk or if you have any queries about this role please contact Hayley Morrris, Team Manager on 720949 or at hmorris@rutland.gov.uk.

If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process, please call us on 01572 758291 or email us at recruitment@rutland.gov.uk

All recruitment correspondence, including interview details, will be sent out via email from the Jobs Go Public site. If you require documentation/correspondence in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment team.

Rutland County Council is committed to Equality and Diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Everyone at Rutland County Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.