Senior Child Protection Lead & Safeguarding Leader

Wirral Borough Council; Wirral; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Local Government Pension Scheme

Annual leave 28 days + public holidays

Job summary

Wirral Borough Council is seeking a Lead Child Protection Practitioner to provide expert leadership for safeguarding children at risk of significant harm. You will chair Strategy Meetings and CP Conferences, oversee safeguarding quality, and guide risk analysis and decision-making to keep children at the center of planning.

You will collaborate across Children’s Services and partner agencies, drive continuous improvement, and influence safeguarding practice across the borough.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.
• Experience leading complex child protection work and safeguarding.
• Ability to chair multi-agency Strategy Meetings and CP Conferences.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Chair Strategy Meetings and Child Protection Conferences.
• Oversee and quality assure safeguarding practice across the service.
• Support robust risk analysis and timely, well-informed decision-making.
• Promote high-quality practice and professional challenge across partners.

Skills

Leadership

Chair Strategy Meetings

Child Protection Safeguarding

Risk Analysis & Decision Making

Multi-Agency Collaboration

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

Wirral Borough Council is seeking a Lead Child Protection Practitioner to provide expert leadership for safeguarding children at risk of significant harm. You will chair Strategy Meetings and CP Conferences, oversee safeguarding quality, and guide risk analysis and decision-making to keep children at the center of planning.

You will collaborate across Children’s Services and partner agencies, drive continuous improvement, and influence safeguarding practice across the borough.