Lead Child Protection Practitioner
Job Location:
Horncastle - UK
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Job Summary
- Enhance the consistency of Child Protection practices countywide.
- Lead and facilitate effective multi-agency decision-making.
- Offer independent oversight of Child Protection procedures.
- Serve as a primary source of expertise and consultation for practitioners and managers.
- Foster practice improvement and professional development.
- Guide decision-making for Strategy Discussions and Meetings.
- Chair Strategy Discussions and coordinate multi-agency planning.
- Decide on the necessity of Section 47 investigations.
- Track investigation progress and ensure adherence to timelines.
- Collaborate closely with Social Workers and Practice Supervisors throughout the Child Protection process.
- Prepare for and chair Initial and Review Child Protection Conferences.
- Ensure Child Protection Plans are focused outcome-oriented and clearly communicated to families.
- Engage with parents and significant family members before conferences.
- Support children and young people in participating in the Child Protection process.
- Ensure advocacy services are available and accessible.
- Conduct audits dip sampling and quality assurance activities.
- Identify exemplary practices and areas needing improvement.
- Contribute to learning reviews and practice development initiatives.
- Facilitate reflective case discussions and professional consultations.
- Support workforce development and learning activities.
- Establish effective working relationships with:
- Social Workers
- Health Professionals
- Education Services
- Police
- Safeguarding Partners
- Voluntary Sector Organisations
- Social Workers
- Promote effective information sharing and collaborative safeguarding practices.
- Support the development of county-wide safeguarding standards and procedures.
- Chair:
- Child Protection Conferences
- Supervision Order Reviews
- Interim Supervision Order Reviews
- Short Break Reviews for Children with Disabilities under Child Protection Plans
- Child Protection Conferences
- Contribute to thematic reviews and safeguarding learning events.
- Utilize data and case analysis to support service development.
- Escalate concerns about drift delay or poor practice as necessary.
- Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
- At least 5 years post-qualifying experience in a frontline Child Protection setting.
- Extensive experience in chairing Child Protection Conferences and leading safeguarding processes.
- Strong knowledge of:
- Child Protection
- Section 47 Investigations
- Working Together to Safeguard Children
- Child in Need Processes
- Safeguarding Practice Reviews
- Public Law Outline
- Child Protection
- In-depth understanding of the Families First Programme Guidance.
- Experience in multi-agency safeguarding arrangements.
- Significant experience in quality assurance auditing and practice improvement.
- Excellent report-writing analytical and communication skills.
- Ability to provide challenge support and professional leadership.
- Experience in supporting and developing frontline practitioners.
- Previous experience in a Quality Assurance IRO CP Chair or Safeguarding Practice role.
- Experience in developing safeguarding policies and procedures.
- Experience in leading service improvement programmes.
- 44.79 per hour (Umbrella)
- 6 Month Contract
- Full-Time Office-Based Role
- Enhanced DBS with Childrens Barred List Required
- Bi-Weekly Pay
- Opportunity to play a leading role in enhancing Child Protection practices across Lincolnshire.
- High-profile safeguarding position with significant multi-agency involvement.
- Opportunity to influence practice standards quality assurance and service improvement.
Required Skills:
Essential Requirements Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England. Minimum 5 years post-qualifying experience within a frontline Child Protection environment. Significant experience chairing Child Protection Conferences and leading safeguarding processes. Strong knowledge of: Child Protection Section 47 Investigations Working Together to Safeguard Children Child in Need Processes Safeguarding Practice Reviews Public Law Outline Detailed knowledge of the Families First Programme Guidance. Experience working within multi-agency safeguarding arrangements. Significant quality assurance auditing and practice improvement experience. Excellent report-writing analytical and communication skills. Ability to provide challenge support and professional leadership. Experience supporting and developing frontline practitioners. Desirable Requirements Previous experience in a Quality Assurance IRO CP Chair or Safeguarding Practice role. Experience developing safeguarding policies and procedures. Experience leading service improvement programmes. Whats on Offer 44.79 per hour (Umbrella) 6 Month Contract Full-Time Office-Based Role Enhanced DBS with Childrens Barred List Required Bi-Weekly Pay Opportunity to play a leading role in improving Child Protection practice across Lincolnshire. High-profile safeguarding position with significant multi-agency involvement. Opportunity to influence practice standards quality assurance and service improvement. Suitable for candidates with experience as a Lead Child Protection Practitioner Child Protection Chair Independent Reviewing Officer Quality Assurance Officer Safeguarding Practitioner Senior Social Worker Child Protection Conference Chair or Practice Development Lead.
