Senior Child Protection Lead - Multi-Agency Safeguarding

Milton Keynes City Council; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization is seeking a Lead Child Protection Practitioner to join their Multi-Agency Child Protection Teams in the UK. In this site-based role, you will oversee safeguarding practices, provide consultations on complex cases, and mentor social workers. The ideal candidate will be a qualified social worker with a strong background in child protection. This position offers excellent benefits including generous holiday allowances and a robust pension scheme.

Benefits

28 days annual leave, increasing to 32 after five years

National Local Government Pension Scheme

Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity support

Employee benefits program including health cash plan

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

Ability to purchase additional holiday leave

Qualifications

• Significant experience in child protection and statutory services.
• Ability to make sound decisions in complex situations.
• Commitment to anti-discriminatory and inclusive practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on complex child protection cases.
• Chair key safeguarding meetings and oversee Child Protection Plans.
• Supervise and mentor social workers, ensuring high practice standards.

Skills

Child protection

Social work

Communication

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Qualified social worker registered with Social Work England

Job description

A local government organization is seeking a Lead Child Protection Practitioner to join their Multi-Agency Child Protection Teams in the UK. In this site-based role, you will oversee safeguarding practices, provide consultations on complex cases, and mentor social workers. The ideal candidate will be a qualified social worker with a strong background in child protection. This position offers excellent benefits including generous holiday allowances and a robust pension scheme.