Lead Child Protection Practitioner & LADO (Hybrid)

Worcestershire County Council; Bewdley; Hybride; GBP 49 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Great Holiday Entitlement

Brilliant Pension Scheme

Professional Learning & Development

Flexible Working

Equality & Diversity

Résumé du poste

Worcestershire County Council in Worcestershire is seeking a Lead Child Protection Practitioner/LADO to lead safeguarding work in a multi-agency hub. You will coordinate planning, risk assessment and decision-making to protect children across the county.

This role requires strong leadership and collaboration with partners. The post entails significant experience as a qualified and registered children's social worker in child protection, with the ability to manage multi-agency meetings and safety

Qualifications

• Qualified and registered children's social worker with experience in child protection.
• Experience leading multi-agency meetings and safety planning.
• Experience handling allegations and risks from individuals who pose a risk to children.
• Ability to advocate for the voice and safety of children in decisions.

Responsabilités

• Work in a multi-agency team to safeguard children across the county.
• Strengthen professional practice and promote reflective learning.
• Develop and review safety plans for vulnerable children.
• Contribute to safeguarding decisions and improve outcomes for families.

Connaissances

Child protection experience

Multi-agency leadership

Safety planning

Allegations & risk management

Reflective practice

Voice of the child advocacy

Formation

Social Work qualification

Description du poste

Worcestershire County Council in Worcestershire is seeking a Lead Child Protection Practitioner/LADO to lead safeguarding work in a multi-agency hub. You will coordinate planning, risk assessment and decision-making to protect children across the county.

This role requires strong leadership and collaboration with partners. The post entails significant experience as a qualified and registered children's social worker in child protection, with the ability to manage multi-agency meetings and safety