Shropshire Council

Senior Safeguarding Practitioner

Senior Safeguarding Practitioner

We are currently recruiting a Senior Safeguarding Practitioner to join the DoLS & Safeguarding Team. The post is based at Guildhall, Shrewsbury, however or flexible and agile working, we offer a hybrid model of working.

Based within a busy, specialist DoLS & Safeguarding Team, this role offers the opportunity to work primarily in Adult Safeguarding within a supportive and experienced team.

You will be at least two years post‑qualified, with recent experience in Adult Social Care and direct involvement in Adult Safeguarding processes. Leadership or senior practitioner experience is desirable, but we also welcome applications from candidates with relevant professional qualifications looking to take the next step in their career.

Please see attached documents for further information. 

Team Name
Adults Safeguarding Team
DBS Required
Yes
Contract Type
Permanent
Weeks Per Year
52.14
Hours Per Week
20.5
Grade
Band 12 SCP 34-38
Actual Salary
£24,982.85
Location/Work base
The Guildhall, Shrewsbury
Location Address
Hybrid working.
Required Start Date
01/06/2026
Working Pattern
20.5 hours Wednesday-Friday
Closing Date
17/04/2026
Ref No
9277
Documents