Lead Child Protection Social Worker – Hybrid, Full-Time

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Wolverhampton; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Hybrid Work

Full-Time Stability

Networking Opportunities

Development Opportunities

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel is seeking a Social Worker – Lead Child Protection Practitioner in Wolverhampton. This hybrid, full-time role focuses on high-risk child protection work within the Children’s Services team, offering a competitive hourly rate and opportunities for professional growth.

You will lead complex assessments, chair conferences, and drive Child Protection Plans in collaboration with families, schools, and partner agencies.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with professional registration.
• Significant experience in Children’s Services and Child Protection.
• Experience managing complex and high-risk safeguarding cases.
• Strong knowledge of Child Protection processes, Section 47 enquiries, and Section 17 assessments.
• Excellent assessment, report-writing, communication, and case management skills.
• Ability to work effectively with multi-agency partners and provide professional leadership.

Responsibilities

• Engage in complex child protection assessments and take the lead in managing high-risk cases.
• Conduct Child Protection Conferences and play a key role in Core Group meetings.
• Develop, implement, and regularly review Child Protection Plans.
• Undertake Section 47 enquiries and Section 17 assessments to safeguard children effectively.
• Handle cases involving child abuse, neglect, and safeguarding concerns with sensitivity.
• Provide expert advice, guidance, and support to colleagues, fostering collaboration.
• Work closely with families, schools, police, health professionals, and partner agencies for cohesive support.
• Ensure statutory visits, assessments, and reports are completed within required timescales.
• Champion the welfare and safety of children per legislation and safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Child Protection

Section 47 enquiries

Section 17 assessments

Multi-agency collaboration

Leadership

Assessment/report writing

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

Sanctuary Personnel is seeking a Social Worker – Lead Child Protection Practitioner in Wolverhampton. This hybrid, full-time role focuses on high-risk child protection work within the Children’s Services team, offering a competitive hourly rate and opportunities for professional growth.

You will lead complex assessments, chair conferences, and drive Child Protection Plans in collaboration with families, schools, and partner agencies.