Lead Child Protection Practitioner - MACPT Leader (Hybrid)

Enfield Council; Enfield; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Up to 32 days annual leave

Career development opportunities

Hybrid/office working

Job summary

Enfield Council is recruiting experienced social work managers/advanced practitioners as Lead Child Protection Practitioners for the newly formed MACPT. The role involves leading child protection processes, working with police, health and education partners, and meeting LCPP standards to protect children at risk of harm.

The post is full-time and based in Enfield, with a rolling recruitment process. The MACPT aims for proactive decision-making, strong interagency collaboration, and continuous

Qualifications

• Significant experience in protecting children at risk of abuse.
• Experience leading child protection processes within multi-agency settings.
• Ability to work with partners from education, police and health to deliver operational MACPT duties.

Responsibilities

• Lead MACPT operations and child protection processes.
• Attend MACPT operational meetings and contribute to planning and reviews.
• Demonstrate robust decision-making to prevent and stop harm to children.
• Engage with families during enquiries and ensure timely safeguarding actions.

Skills

Lead practitioner experience

Advanced practitioner

Multi-agency collaboration

Child protection knowledge

Interagency safeguarding

Job description

Enfield Council is recruiting experienced social work managers/advanced practitioners as Lead Child Protection Practitioners for the newly formed MACPT. The role involves leading child protection processes, working with police, health and education partners, and meeting LCPP standards to protect children at risk of harm.

The post is full-time and based in Enfield, with a rolling recruitment process. The MACPT aims for proactive decision-making, strong interagency collaboration, and continuous