Child Protection Lead — Safeguarding & Practice Excellence

Children's Social Work Matters; Bradford (IA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Excellent Local Government pension

Professional development

Health & wellbeing support

Job summary

Bradford Children and Families Trust is seeking an experienced Child Protection Coordinator to join our Safeguarding and Reviewing Unit on a full-time basis. You will safeguard children, chair meetings, and quality assure services, ensuring high standards of care.

The role requires expert knowledge of child protection systems, a passion for listening to children, and strong organisational skills to coordinate safety plans with partners.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of child protection systems
• Ability to chair meetings and quality assure delivery
• Passion for ensuring that children's voices are heard

Responsibilities

• Safeguard children including those at significant risk
• Provide challenge and oversight to social workers and partners
• Drive improvements in practice across Bradford Children & Families Trust

Skills

Innovation

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Social Work Qualification

Social Work England registration

Job description

Bradford Children and Families Trust is seeking an experienced Child Protection Coordinator to join our Safeguarding and Reviewing Unit on a full-time basis. You will safeguard children, chair meetings, and quality assure services, ensuring high standards of care.

The role requires expert knowledge of child protection systems, a passion for listening to children, and strong organisational skills to coordinate safety plans with partners.