Senior Child Protection Practitioner - Multi-Agency

Warrington Borough Council; Warrington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Warrington is seeking an experienced social worker to join their multi-agency child protection team. The role involves supporting investigations, facilitating decision-making meetings, and providing advice to staff and families. Candidates should have experience in child protection and court work, along with an enhanced DBS check. The position offers competitive salary, 26 days annual leave, and an attractive benefits package, with the opportunity to raise leave to 31 days after five years of service.

Benefits

26 days annual holiday

Access to competitive benefits package

Health & Wellbeing Programme

Essential car allowance

Qualifications

• Must have experience in child protection.
• Ability to conduct court assessments.
• Enhanced DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Support social workers in child protection investigations.
• Facilitate child protection decision-making meetings.
• Offer consultation and guidance to the workforce.

Skills

Experienced social worker

Court work experience

Experience in assessments for court

Providing guidance to less experienced staff

Job description

A local government authority in Warrington is seeking an experienced social worker to join their multi-agency child protection team. The role involves supporting investigations, facilitating decision-making meetings, and providing advice to staff and families. Candidates should have experience in child protection and court work, along with an enhanced DBS check. The position offers competitive salary, 26 days annual leave, and an attractive benefits package, with the opportunity to raise leave to 31 days after five years of service.