Senior Child Protection Practitioner – Social Work Leader

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council; Dudley; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council in Dudley is seeking a Lead Child Protection Practitioner to act as an expert in child protection, with significant experience and knowledge of potential abuse, contributing factors and consequences.

You will provide expert advice to practitioners across the multi‑agency partnership, support families facing significant harm, and participate in strategy meetings and section 47 enquiries. DBS check and Social Work England registration are required.

Qualifications

• Lead Child Protection Practitioner must be a qualified social worker.
• Significant experience in child protection and expertise in risk and safeguarding.
• DBS check and Social Work England registration required.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice to multi‑agency practitioners on child protection.
• Support families when significant harm is identified.
• Participate in strategy meetings and Section 47 enquiries.
• Drive restorative practice across the service.

Job description

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council in Dudley is seeking a Lead Child Protection Practitioner to act as an expert in child protection, with significant experience and knowledge of potential abuse, contributing factors and consequences.

You will provide expert advice to practitioners across the multi‑agency partnership, support families facing significant harm, and participate in strategy meetings and section 47 enquiries. DBS check and Social Work England registration are required.