Lead Multi-Agency Child Protection (Hybrid)

Haringey Council; Greater London; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave entitlement 31 days + bank hols

Hybrid working opportunities

Local government pension scheme

Job summary

Haringey Council in London is recruiting an experienced Lead Child Protection Practitioner to head the new Multi-Agency Child Protection Team (MACPT) based at 48 Station Road, Wood Green. You will shape the model, lead key decisions for children at risk and collaborate with police, health and education partners.

The role requires a recognised social work qualification and registration with Social Work England, substantial post-qualifying experience in statutory child protection, and the ability

Qualifications

• Recognised social work qualification and current registration.
• Substantial post-qualifying experience in statutory child protection.
• Experience chairing or leading multi-agency meetings where complex safeguarding decisions are made.
• Sound knowledge of the Children Act 1989 and Working Together to Safeguard Children.
• Ability to analyse risk, challenge respectfully and explain decisions to families and partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy discussions with partners to determine Section 47 requirements and implementation.
• Oversee Section 47 enquiries and decision-making with partner agencies for children needing protection.
• Chair initial and review child protection conferences, ensuring plans are clear and family-centered.
• Maintain oversight of children in clusters subject to protection processes, including harm outside the home.
• Provide consultation and constructive challenge to social workers, managers and Family Help colleagues.
• Collaborate with police, health and education colleagues and other specialists within the team.
• Help measure impact through decisions quality, timeliness and family experiences; monitor partnerships.
• Contribute to practice guidance, learning and induction as the model develops.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Partner engagement

Education

Social work qualification

Registered with Social Work England

Job description

Haringey Council in London is recruiting an experienced Lead Child Protection Practitioner to head the new Multi-Agency Child Protection Team (MACPT) based at 48 Station Road, Wood Green. You will shape the model, lead key decisions for children at risk and collaborate with police, health and education partners.

The role requires a recognised social work qualification and registration with Social Work England, substantial post-qualifying experience in statutory child protection, and the ability