Senior Child Protection Lead | Flexible Working

Caritas Recruitment Limited; Sutton Coldfield; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Professional development

Wellness programs

Job summary

Caritas Recruitment Limited is seeking a Lead CP Practitioner to join our Child Protection Team in Sutton. You will lead a team of social workers, safeguard children at risk, and drive best practices to improve outcomes for vulnerable families.

The role emphasizes supervising staff, coordinating with partner agencies, and ensuring case reviews meet statutory requirements. A flexible working pattern and development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Qualified social worker with CQSW, DipSW or equivalent.
• Experience in child protection and safeguarding.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and frameworks.
• Ability to manage complex cases and make decisions under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead assessments and interventions to safeguard children at risk.
• Supervise and mentor junior social workers.
• Collaborate with multi-agency teams to develop child protection plans.
• Conduct regular case reviews and ensure statutory compliance.
• Engage with families and community resources to promote safe environments.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Multi-agency collaboration

Decision making under pressure

Supervision/mentoring

Education

CQSW / DipSW or equivalent

Job description

Caritas Recruitment Limited is seeking a Lead CP Practitioner to join our Child Protection Team in Sutton. You will lead a team of social workers, safeguard children at risk, and drive best practices to improve outcomes for vulnerable families.

The role emphasizes supervising staff, coordinating with partner agencies, and ensuring case reviews meet statutory requirements. A flexible working pattern and development opportunities are offered.