Senior Practitioner

• Suffolk County Council
• Address: Landmark House, Ipswich, IP1 5PB - Hybrid 
• Salary: £43,273 per annum (pro rata) 
• Hours: 15 hours per week
• Contract: Permanent

At Suffolk County Council, we believe that when our people grow, our communities thrive. As a Senior Practitioner in the Central Adult Safeguarding Team, you'll find opportunities to develop your skills, make a meaningful impact, and shape the future of Suffolk.

Reimagine the possibilities.

What you will do

• undertake complex safeguarding enquiries for individuals and organisations
• develop and implement safeguarding plans that reduce risk and promote safety
• build strong relationships with partners to achieve long-term outcomes
• provide guidance and up-to-date research to support best practice in adult safeguarding.

What you will bring 

You'll hold a relevant professional qualification and have:

• a strong understanding of safeguarding legislation, including the Mental Capacity Act and Human Rights Act
• experience in managing complex safeguarding cases and creating effective plans
• commitment to the Signs of Safety practice model
• excellent communication skills for challenging conversations and partnership building
• experience supervising and supporting staff to deliver high-quality 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. 

What we offer

• tailored induction, guidance and ongoing professional development
• supportive supervision and a collaborative team environment
• opportunities to achieve your own development goals while making a real impact.

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 Kim Elvin for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling or emailing

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. 

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

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

Please note: Without a supporting statement and CV, 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  or calling 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, 15 December 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