Senior Child Protection Lead | Strategy & MACPT Chair

Eden Brown Synergy; Wareham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Eden Brown Synergy is recruiting a Lead Child Protection Practitioner to work with Dorset Council in Wareham, Dorset. The role focuses on leadership within the Multi-Agency Child Protection Team and chairs strategy meetings and conferences to safeguard children.

The position offers flexible hybrid working with a long-term outlook and competitive hourly rates up to £47.50 per hour for the right candidate; you will be registered with Social Work England and have experience in children's services.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker and registered with Social Work England.
• Experience in childrens services is required.
• Disability services experience preferred but not essential.
• Strong collaboration across agencies and disciplines.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage a varied caseload.
• Own transport essential due to rural location in North Dorset.

Responsibilities

• Chair all MACPT strategy meetings and child protection conferences.
• Oversee section 47 enquiries and decision making.
• Lead multi-agency and single agency investigations as required.
• Attend daily S47 outcome meetings as part of the MACPT.
• Provide advice and consultation on multi-agency child protection matters.
• Support families and ensure linkages to Family Help where appropriate.

Skills

Partnership working

Autonomy

Caseload management

Driver

Education

Social Work England registered

Job description

Eden Brown Synergy is recruiting a Lead Child Protection Practitioner to work with Dorset Council in Wareham, Dorset. The role focuses on leadership within the Multi-Agency Child Protection Team and chairs strategy meetings and conferences to safeguard children.

The position offers flexible hybrid working with a long-term outlook and competitive hourly rates up to £47.50 per hour for the right candidate; you will be registered with Social Work England and have experience in children's services.