Senior Practitioner
Tripod Partners UK · Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
Senior Practitioner at Tripod Partners UK, based in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, paying £35.00 per hour. This is a permanent role.
- Salary
- £35.00 per hour
- Location
- Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 7 hours ago
- Closes
- 22 Nov 2026
- Sector
- Social Care & Childcare
About 8% above the going rate for social care & childcare
Reference jobs/senior-practitioner-12699
About the role
Gateshead Council is seeking a skilled and dedicated Senior Practitioner to join our social work team. This role is ideal for experienced social workers looking to take the next step in leadership while continuing to work directly with children, families, or adults. As a Senior Practitioner, you will be a key source of support, guidance, and quality assurance across the team.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead and manage complex cases, using advanced social work skills to safeguard and promote the well-being of service users.
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Provide professional guidance, mentoring, and reflective supervision to social workers and newly qualified staff.
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Support team managers in quality assurance and performance monitoring, contributing to continuous improvement.
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Liaise effectively with multi-agency partners, ensuring a coordinated approach to care and support planning.
Reference: jobs/senior-practitioner-12699 · Posted 7 hours ago · Closes 22 Nov 2026 · Listed via Tripod Partners UK
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