Child Protection Advisor

Brackenberry; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in London is seeking a Child Protection Advisor for a 3-month contract to oversee and chair meetings regarding the welfare of children at risk of harm. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Social Work, registration with Social Work England, and substantial experience in safeguarding roles, along with a commitment to promoting children's voices in decision-making. A competitive rate of pay is offered and the role may be extended.

Qualifications

• Registration with Social Work England required.
• Evidence of continued professional development in safeguarding.
• Substantial experience in child protection roles.

Responsibilities

• Chair Initial and Review Child Protection Conferences.
• Monitor effectiveness of child protection plans.
• Provide guidance to social workers on safeguarding.

Skills

Child protection planning

Multi-agency collaboration

Critical oversight

Education

Degree in Social Work or equivalent

Job description

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Hillingdonto assist with the appointment of aChild Protection Advisor, on a 3-month contract, likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £27.85 - £39.00 per hour

Summary:

The Child Protection Advisor (CPA) plays a pivotal role in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children at risk of significant harm. The CPA will chair multi-agency Child Protection Conferences, oversee the development and implementation of child protection plans, and ensure that all statutory requirements are met. This role provides independent oversight and critical challenge to professionals to ensure high-quality practice and timely decision-making.

The postholder will work within the Safeguarding Partnership and Quality Assurance service and will collaborate closely with social workers, multi-agency professionals, children, and families to promote the voice of the child and ensure that services are effective, child-focused, and outcome-driven.

Responsibilities:

• Chair Initial and Review Child Protection Conferences in line with statutory requirements and local procedures.
• Provide independent oversight of child protection planning and challenge poor practice, drift, or delay in decision-making.
• Monitor and review the effectiveness of multi-agency child protection plans to ensure they are proportionate, achievable, and outcome-focused.
• Promote and ensure the inclusion of the childs voice in all aspects of planning and decision-making.
• Provide guidance to social workers and partner agencies on complex safeguarding cases and risk management.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Social Work or equivalent.
• Registration with Social Work England.

Requirements:

• Evidence of continued professional development in safeguarding and care planning.
• Substantial experience in child protection and safeguarding roles.
• Proven experience of chairing complex multi-agency meetings (e.g., Child Protection Conferences).
  
• Sound knowledge of legislation, statutory guidance, and best practices in safeguarding children.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K
• This role requires an Enhanced DBS

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.