CASPA Lead Practitioner
Luton, England, United Kingdom Contract Posted 3 weeks ago
About The Job
Salary: £42,839 - £46,142 a year pro rata plus £963 essential car user allowance
Hours per week: 37
Contract type: Fixed term for 6 months
This position is available as a secondment opportunity for 6 months. If you are a permanent LBC employee, you must have written approval (an email will suffice) from your manager prior to applying and a copy will need to be submitted with your application. Please note: we will not be able to proceed with your application form without your manager’s permission.
Are you an experienced social worker ready to lead at the forefront of safeguarding adults with complex needs? We’re looking for a highly skilled and motivated CASPA Lead Practitioner to drive forward our Critical Adult Safeguarding Partnership Arrangements (CASPA) and make a real difference to the lives of Luton residents.
This is a pivotal role within our safeguarding system, working across agencies to ensure robust risk management, effective information sharing, and person-centred outcomes for adults at risk.
As CASPA Lead Practitioner, You Will
About You
You will be a qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England, with at least 2 years’ post-qualifying experience, including:
Why Join Us?
At Luton Council, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking organisation committed to:
About Us
Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.
The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?
We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough
Application Process
Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.
On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received.
Benefits
We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:
We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out!
Our ‘How to apply' page has more tips to help with your application: How to apply
Salary: £42,839 - £46,142 a year pro rata plus £963 essential car user allowance
Hours per week: 37
Contract type: Fixed term for 6 months
This position is available as a secondment opportunity for 6 months. If you are a permanent LBC employee, you must have written approval (an email will suffice) from your manager prior to applying and a copy will need to be submitted with your application. Please note: we will not be able to proceed with your application form without your manager’s permission.
Are you an experienced social worker ready to lead at the forefront of safeguarding adults with complex needs? We’re looking for a highly skilled and motivated CASPA Lead Practitioner to drive forward our Critical Adult Safeguarding Partnership Arrangements (CASPA) and make a real difference to the lives of Luton residents.
This is a pivotal role within our safeguarding system, working across agencies to ensure robust risk management, effective information sharing, and person-centred outcomes for adults at risk.
As CASPA Lead Practitioner, You Will
- Lead and chair CASPA multi-agency panel meetings, ensuring effective decision-making and accountability
- Prepare high-quality risk assessments and case papers for complex cases
- Act as the central link between the CASPA panel and partner organisations, ensuring timely progress and information sharing
- Provide professional challenge across agencies and escalate concerns where necessary
- Promote proactive safeguarding and ensure accurate, secure recording of actions and outcomes
- Coordinate and scrutinise referrals to complex pathways, including those where homelessness or housing instability is a risk
- Oversee action logs and ensure performance and progress are maintained
- Supervise and support the Homelessness Prevention Worker (HPW), helping to prevent homelessness and promote independence and wellbeing
- Work closely with internal services and external partners including health, police, probation, and voluntary sector organisations
- Contribute to system-wide decision-making on resource allocation for risk reduction and safeguarding
- Promote Making Safeguarding Personal and strengths-based approaches across partnerships
About You
You will be a qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England, with at least 2 years’ post-qualifying experience, including:
- Extensive experience managing complex cases across adult client groups
- Strong knowledge of safeguarding, advocacy, and user/carer involvement
- Proven ability to chair multi-agency meetings and make complex decisions
- Experience supervising, coaching, or mentoring staff
- Ability to build strong partnerships and influence across organisations
- In-depth knowledge of key legislation including the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Mental Health Act 1983, and Human Rights Act 1998
- Excellent analytical, communication, and report-writing skills
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
- Confidence to challenge and drive improvement across systems
- A commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusive practice
Why Join Us?
At Luton Council, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking organisation committed to:
- Collaborative, multi-agency working
- Continuous professional development
- Improving outcomes for adults, carers, and families
- Embedding strengths-based and person-centred practice
- This role requires flexibility and the ability to travel across Luton and occasionally beyond the borough
- Opportunities to attend national conferences and contribute to sector-leading practice
About Us
Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.
The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?
We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough
Application Process
Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.
On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received.
Benefits
We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:
- From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade
- Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave
- Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area
- Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 19.2 per cent (at April 2026) and 3x salary death in service grant
- Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)
- Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home
- Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns
- Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways
- Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons
- Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel
We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out!
Our ‘How to apply' page has more tips to help with your application: How to apply
