Who You Are You are a committed and experienced child protection professional who strives for consistency and quality in child protection practices. You have the ability to build trusting relationships with families, social workers, and multi-agency partners. You uphold the voice of children and families in child protection processes and have a deep understanding of statutory guidelines and local procedures. What the Job Involves The role of Lead Child Protection Practitioner involves leading and improving child protection practices across the county. You will chair effective conferences, lead multi-agency decision-making, and ensure transparency for families through independent oversight. Responsibilities include supporting social workers, collaborating with practice supervisors, developing CP plans, chairing various reviews, and contributing to quality assurance activities. You will work closely with localities and duty teams, promoting learning and ensuring compliance with best practices. Skills Leadership in child protection practice Multi-agency collaboration Effective conference chairing Statutory guideline compliance Independent oversight and quality assurance Skill in reflective case discussions Clear communication and report writing Experience in practice improvement and professional development