Child Protection Adviser LBHF623194

Job Details:

Salary range: 61686 - 64938 per annum
Work location: 145 King Street Hammersmith London W6 9XY
Hours per week: 36.00
Contract type: Temporary up to 12 months
Vetting requirements: Enhanced DBS Check
Closing date: 16 February 2026
Interview date: Week commencing 23 February 2026
Contact details for Informal discussion: Tricia Hunte on or Anna Carpenter on

About the role

Hammersmith & Fulham rated nationally by Ofsted as one of the top Local Authorities we never stop moving forward. Our ambition is to focus even more on increasing the quality of our practice and the work with children young people and families to sustain positive change. To do this we need the best people to help build our vision.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time Child Protection Chair/Advisor (CPA) in our Safeguarding Review and Quality Assurance Service. Our model of practice is systemic with a focus on relationship-based practice. We work in collaboration with (not to) families and young people.

Requirements of you as a Child Protection Chair/Advisor (CPA):

• A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW)
• A valid Social Work England registration
• management or supervisory experience
• A competent knowledge and experience of safeguarding and quality assurance work.

We are looking for a highly skilled child and family social worker with management or supervisory experience.

As a Child Protection Chair/Advisor you will provide safeguarding consultation and advice to professionals within the organisation and partner agencies and chair Child Protection Conferences (using a relational strength-based approach) and other complex meetings. The role also has a key quality assurance function which includes providing independent oversight of child protection work and planning and contributing to the raising of practice standards.

Enjoy taking on new challenges The successful candidate needs to be analytical motivated and have the confidence to remain independent and effectively challenge decision making at all levels.

The position requires excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to evidence your intervention and oversight on the childs file. The role also requires the skills knowledge and confidence to be able to work independently and autonomously.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career within a supportive and dynamic service offering you comprehensive training and development opportunities.

Our mission is to be the best council. To do this we need the best people to help build our vision. If youre looking to develop your career in a fast-paced professional environment whilst making a difference then we look forward to hearing from you.

Please refer to the Role Profile for more information.

Role Specific Qualifications:

• Social Work England (SWE)

Our People Values:

How we act defines who we are. At the heart of our organisation is a common approach to defining who we are. We are looking for people whocan build this into everything they do.

We are fair
We treat everyone withcompassion dignity andfairness. We value theviews and opinion of others and promote benefits andopportunities for all.

We are caring
We care about our borough anddoing things well. We focus on standards and continuousimprovement; learning fromour mistakes and celebratingsuccess.

We are collaborators
We work together for a bettersociety. We work with ourresidents businesses schoolsthird sector and others forbetter outcomes for everyone.

We are driven
We will only settle for the verybest. We seek to continuallyimprove and put our residentscustomers and businesses atthe heart of everything we do.

Our commitment to you:

At H&F you will have access to a comprehensive total reward package as well as joining a flexible working employer and as such all staff can request flexible working Click HERE to find out more.

We believe an inclusive workplace is about the visibility and representation of our local diverse community - it is about open and transparent decision making co-produced with staff and residents.

It is about respect for diversity and a shared identity that seeks to encourage fair and transparent recruitment retention and career progression. We take a proactive approach to equity diversity and inclusion so that it is part of the fabric of the Council with a shared understanding of the role all colleagues play in realising the inclusivity of the workplace. At H&F our workplace ensures that everybody has equitable access to opportunities.

In order to combat discrimination no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equitable access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of their age disability gender reassignment race religion or belief sex sexual orientation marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification (GOQ) applies.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and adults. We expect all employees workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

To explore more about the work we do towards being an inclusive employer and our commitments to achieve this please click HERE.

Asking for Adjustments

We are committed to removing barriers in the workplace and this includes adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

If you would like to discuss any adjustments or request the application form in a different format please contact us at or by post to The Town Hall King Street Hammersmith W6 9JU