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Post No. SSAC0110.2.3 - Senior Practitioner POVA



We are currently recruiting for two positions: one full-time permanent post and one 34-hour per week fixed-term post for a duration of six months.



Newport City Council is looking for an experienced and dedicated Senior Practitioner to join our Adult Safeguarding Team. This key role involves leading safeguarding enquiries, coordinating multi-agency responses, and ensuring adults at risk are protected in accordance with the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014.



Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage adult safeguarding enquiries under Section 126. Provide expert advice and support to internal colleagues and external partners. Chair safeguarding strategy meetings and case conferences. Deliver timely, person-centred, and outcome-focused safeguarding interventions. Champion best practice and ensure compliance with safeguarding legislation and policy.

What Were Looking For

In-depth knowledge of adult safeguarding legislation, policy, and procedures. Demonstrated experience in managing complex safeguarding cases. Strong leadership, communication, and multi-agency coordination skills. A commitment to upholding the rights, dignity, and well-being of adults at risk.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a specialist team making a meaningful impact in the community. Access to ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities. Work in a supportive, collaborative, and forward-thinking environment.

If you're ready to take a leading role in safeguarding adults in Newport, we'd love to hear from you.





To discuss this post further, please contact Nia.Dawkins@newport.gov.uk





This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.



We welcome applications for all our jobs in either Welsh or English. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.



Newport City Council is committed to working towards its workforce being more representative of the population that we serve and particularly welcomes applications from people from minority ethnic communities represented (or living) in the city. Selection will be made on ability and skills to undertake the role.



Newport City Council is not currently supporting applicants with sponsorship for right to work. In applying for a vacancy, applicants should already have the right to work in the UK.

Our values Fairness for all, Making a difference, Being responsible, Working together

Ein gwerthoedd Tegwch ar gyfer pawb, Gwneud Gwahaniaeth, Bod yn gufrifol, Gweithio gydan gilydd