As a Lead Child Protection Practitioner, you will be working in a multi-agency child protection team with families who are subject to complex Child in Need plans, Child Protection plans, pre-proceedings, and court proceedings to:
deliver the service in accordance with statutory responsibilities set out in the Children Act 1989 and other relevant legislation
undertake assessments of children's needs in accordance with Directorate policies and procedures
create effective plans which are reviewed in a timely manner
promote and safeguard the welfare of children
prepare reports for courts and various meetings, presenting to a variety of professionals in different settings, and attend to give evidence in legal proceedings as required
chair multi-agency meetings that support the development and review of plans
maintain essential records, input, and maintain records on the core computer system as required
work alongside the Lead Family Help Practitioner, providing child protection expertise and leading on statutory work
undertake direct work with children and families to progress the plan
undertake specialist assessments once training has been provided
About you
You will have a Social Work qualification, be registered with Social Work England, and be able to fulfil the travel requirements of the post. You will need to have completed your ASYE and have a minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience in Children's Services.
You will be able to demonstrate a high level of post-qualification knowledge of statutory social care services, with experience of delivering complex court proceedings in a variety of court settings. We would love to hear from you.
Due to the current need, applications can only be accepted from candidates who already have the right to work in the UK.
have a degree in social work/Occupational Therapy or equivalent
have at least 3 years' experience in English LA in similar role
be able to fulfil the travel requirements of the post
have the right to work in the UK
Pass enhanced DBS checks
Further Information
This role is full time at 37 hours but flexible working will be considered.
This post requires significant travel. You must have a vehicle (or transport we deem suitable) available for use as needed.
This post involves working with children and/or vulnerable adults and/or having access to significant information about them. It will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
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