Senior Child Protection Practice Lead

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Parks Partnership; Cambridge, Little Stukeley; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing package

£2k market supplement

CPD time off

Job summary

Cambridgeshire County Council is seeking a Lead Child Protection Practitioner (LCPP) to provide professional oversight and leadership within the Multi-Agency Child Protection Team. You will chair strategy meetings, lead complex multi-agency decisions, and sign off Section 47 enquiries to safeguard children and families across Cambridgeshire.

The role requires a qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England, substantial safeguarding expertise, and the ability to influence practice

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• Significant post-qualification frontline child protection experience.

Responsibilities

• Convene and chair strategy meetings, providing leadership and oversight of decision-making.
• Lead complex multi-agency decisions and joint investigations with partner agencies.
• Sign off Section 47 enquiries and support Family Help Practitioner as needed.
• Provide professional advice, guidance and training to teams and managers.
• Support continuous service improvement and safeguarding partnerships.

Education

Qualified Social Worker (Social Work England registered)

Job description

Cambridgeshire County Council is seeking a Lead Child Protection Practitioner (LCPP) to provide professional oversight and leadership within the Multi-Agency Child Protection Team. You will chair strategy meetings, lead complex multi-agency decisions, and sign off Section 47 enquiries to safeguard children and families across Cambridgeshire.

The role requires a qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England, substantial safeguarding expertise, and the ability to influence practice