Lead Child Protection Practitioner - Ref: CH05225
Location: WMJobs (Walsall Council)
Overview
The Lead Child Protection Practitioner will lead alongside the multi-agency network around a family to ensure child protection practice is of the highest standard and supported by the right expertise, careful, rigorous thinking, care and respect. You will work alongside allocated social workers and other professionals to undertake Child Protection Enquiries and oversee Child Protection Plans.
Responsibilities
* Lead multi-agency work around a family to ensure robust child protection practice.
* Work with allocated social workers and other professionals to undertake Child Protection Enquiries.
* Oversee Child Protection Plans and provide guidance and oversight to ensure timely, appropriate interventions.
About You
Your background will include extensive post qualifying social work experience within a local authority or equivalent. You will utilise your practice knowledge and experience to influence the direction of child protection across Walsall.
Our Offer
* Manageable workloads with high managerial support and essential paperwork only.
* Training and development programme contributing to OUTSTANDING Ofsted grading (May 2025).
* Comprehensive training, including opportunities to gain a social work qualification; support for newly qualified practitioners.
* Wellbeing focus with specialised clinical supervision, a 9-day fortnight, flexible working, and employee assistance and therapeutic support when needed.
* Competitive salary: £49,282 to £54,495.
Additional Information
* Closing Date: 19 September 2025.
* This role requires compliance with DBS checks for working with children and vulnerable adults; applicants must declare any periods abroad and may need an Overseas Criminal Records Certificate (OCRC) or Statement of Good Conduct (SOGC).
* BPSS checks are required for identity and integrity when accessing official information.
* Applicants must provide a detailed supporting information statement describing how skills, abilities and experience meet the employee specification; CVs are not accepted.
How to Apply
For queries, contact Marissa Blunt, Group Manager, who can connect you with one of our practitioners. Email: Marissa.Blunt@walsall.gov.uk | Phone: 01922 658300.
Compliance
Walsall Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to enhanced DBS clearance and adherence to the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers.
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