MACPT Practice Manager - Hybrid Leader in Child Protection

Worcestershire County Council; Mere Green; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Holiday Entitlement

Brilliant Pension Scheme

Professional Learning & Development

Flexible Working

Job summary

Worcestershire County Council is seeking a MACPT Practice Manager to lead our Multi-Agency Child Protection Team hub in Worcestershire. The role focuses on strong leadership, safeguarding expertise, and driving high-quality, child-centred practice with partners.

The post emphasises shaping the Families First reforms and strengthening collaboration with families and agencies to identify risks early and prevent harm, ensuring children remain safe within their family networks.

Qualifications

• Social work qualification and registration (professional-qualified social worker)
• Experience in multi-agency child protection settings
• Leadership experience in a supervisory or managerial role

Responsibilities

• Lead the MACPT hub and shape safeguarding practice across partners.
• Drive excellence in child protection through strong partnership working.
• Support delivery of Families First reforms and early risk identification.

Job description

Worcestershire County Council is seeking a MACPT Practice Manager to lead our Multi-Agency Child Protection Team hub in Worcestershire. The role focuses on strong leadership, safeguarding expertise, and driving high-quality, child-centred practice with partners.

The post emphasises shaping the Families First reforms and strengthening collaboration with families and agencies to identify risks early and prevent harm, ensuring children remain safe within their family networks.