Lead Child Protection Practitioner – MACPT Leader

Future of London; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 57,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Enfield Council seeks an experienced social work manager for the new Multi-Agency Child Protection Team. The Lead Practitioner will oversee safeguarding decisions, engage partners from police, health and education, and drive timely multi-agency action to protect children at risk.

They will work to national LCPP standards, lead enquiries under Section 47, and attend MACPT planning and review meetings. The role requires strong leadership, safeguarding expertise, and commitment to family-centred

Qualifications

• Significant experience of working to protect children at risk of abuse.
• Experience collaborating with education, police and health partners.
• Familiarity with LCPP standards and safeguarding frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead MACPT operations and planning with partner agencies.
• Attend MACPT meetings and contribute to reviews.
• Make robust safeguarding decisions to prevent and stop harm.

Skills

Leadership

Multi-agency

Child protection

Section 47

Job description

Enfield Council seeks an experienced social work manager for the new Multi-Agency Child Protection Team. The Lead Practitioner will oversee safeguarding decisions, engage partners from police, health and education, and drive timely multi-agency action to protect children at risk.

They will work to national LCPP standards, lead enquiries under Section 47, and attend MACPT planning and review meetings. The role requires strong leadership, safeguarding expertise, and commitment to family-centred