Lead Child Protection Practitioner

Ackerman Pierce Ltd; Caddington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking a CP Lead Practitioner in Caddington to provide expertise in child protection. You will hold a caseload involving high risk situations and collaborate with teams to ensure the best outcomes for children. The role requires a qualified social worker with at least 7 years of post-qualification experience. The position offers opportunities for personal development within a well-structured team.

Qualifications

• Qualified social worker with significant knowledge and experience.
• SWE Registration required.
• 7 years post qualifying experience in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Act as a recognized expert in child protection.
• Investigate situations involving significant harm to children.
• Collaborate with multi-agency teams for coordinated services.

Skills

Expertise in child protection

Decision making

Team collaboration

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

Overview

We are looking to recruit a CP Lead Practitioner within the Social Care industry in Luton. The CP Lead Practitioner will be a qualified social worker with significant demonstrable knowledge and experience to act as a recognised expert in the field of child protection. The role will hold a caseload including high risk and complex situations involving children at risk of significant harm; co-work with and support less experienced social workers and staff involved in child protection work and provide expertise to support proportionate and appropriate multi-agency decision making as part of safeguarding processes. This role will involve working in partnership with colleagues and managers within Children’s Services and also outside agencies, in order to provide a coherent and co-ordinated service and to ensure the best possible outcomes for all children in their service area. There will also be a level of decision making related to child protection work expected of the role.

Responsibilities

• To be a recognised expert in the area of child protection within social work teams and as part of multi-agency responses
• Investigate and support decision making where there are situations involving significant harm to children
• Participate in regular supervision and consultation with the team manager and to ensure that they are always made aware of significant issues in respect of children and families
• Work in partnership with colleagues within Children’s Services and also outside agencies in order to provide a coherent and co-ordinated service and to ensure the best possible outcomes for all children in their service area
• Participate, when required, in the formulation of new initiatives and policy across the service as appropriate
• Attend and contribute to training courses as agreed with line management and to ensure personal development is maintained in accordance with the requirements of Social Work England
• Champion Restorative Practice within their team and service
• The role may evolve over time dependent on national drivers/recommendations

The team

Well-structured organised team, growing their social worker staffing levels.

Minimum Requirements

• SWE Registration
• 7 year post qualifying experience within UK
• Enhanced DBS/CRB
• Eligibility to work in the UK

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