Lead Child Protection Practitioner
LeadOn-site (Gloucestershire)Salary undisclosed
Job Description
Liquid Personnel is recruiting Lead Child Protection Practitioner for its client at Gloucestershire.
We are seeking an experienced social worker with substantial post-qualifying experience in child protection and the capability to meet the national Lead Child Protection Practitioner Standards.
As a Lead Child Protection Practitioner, they will provide decisive leadership in critical moments for children, oversee complex child protection work, model excellent practice and support colleagues to strengthen confidence, professional curiosity and critical thinking.
What will your responsibilities be?
- Work within Multi-Agency Child Protection Teams to strengthen partnership working.
- Collaborate with health, education, police, and other agencies to ensure children receive timely help and protection.
- Provide professional consultation and guidance on child protection matters.
- Chair key child protection meetings.
- Oversee Section 47 enquiries.
- Ensure assessments, planning, and decision-making are based on strong analysis, risk assessment, and evidence of harm.
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