Operational Lead, Child Protection Conferences (Hybrid)

Wiltshire Council; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% market supplement

Hybrid working model

Job summary

Wiltshire Council is seeking an Operational Lead to head our Child Protection Conference Chairs team. You will drive delivery and quality of multiagency CP conferences across the county, ensuring safeguarding responsibilities are fulfilled with strong leadership and collaboration.

The role requires a social work qualification and proven experience with looked after children and statutory reviewing, in a setting that values a healthy work-life balance and flexible options.

Qualifications

• Relevant strong leadership experience in child protection or safeguarding settings.
• Experience coordinating multiagency child protection conferences.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire CP Chairs to ensure efficient child protection conferences.
• Oversee delivery of the CP Chair team's core functions across the county.
• Collaborate with operational managers to fulfil safeguarding responsibilities.

Education

Social work qualification

Leadership

Multiagency collaboration

Organizational skills

Job description

Wiltshire Council is seeking an Operational Lead to head our Child Protection Conference Chairs team. You will drive delivery and quality of multiagency CP conferences across the county, ensuring safeguarding responsibilities are fulfilled with strong leadership and collaboration.

The role requires a social work qualification and proven experience with looked after children and statutory reviewing, in a setting that values a healthy work-life balance and flexible options.