6 month contract role with a Local Authority Job Summary: • The Lead Child Protection Practitioner (LCPP) plays a pivotal role in strengthening child protection practice across the county. • The post holder leads multi-agency safeguarding decision-making, chairs child protection conferences, and provides independent oversight to ensure high-quality, consistent, and child-focused practice. • The role focuses on improving outcomes for children by promoting effective planning, robust challenge, and meaningful engagement with families and professionals. Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample): • Chair Child Protection Conferences, Strategy Meetings, and Children in Care Reviews in line with statutory timescales and guidance. • Lead multi-agency decision-making, including Section 47 enquiries and safeguarding planning. • Provide independent quality assurance and oversight of child protection and care planning processes. • Ensure the voice of the child and family is central to all decision-making and planning. • Meet with children, parents, and family networks prior to conferences to support participation and transparency. • Monitor and track child protection investigations, ensuring timely information sharing and effective preparation for meetings. • Develop, review, and quality assure Child Protection Plans to ensure clarity, impact, and measurable outcomes. • Work collaboratively with social workers, practice supervisors, and partner agencies to improve safeguarding practice. • Undertake audits, case reviews, and dip sampling to identify good practice and areas for improvement. • Provide reflective supervision, consultation, and professional challenge to practitioners and managers. • Act as LADO (Local Authority Designated Officer) for managing allegations against professionals working with children. • Escalate concerns regarding drift, delay, or poor practice in line with safeguarding procedures. • Contribute to training, workforce development, and service improvement initiatives. • Maintain accurate and timely records of meetings and decisions in line with organisational standards. Skills/Experience: • Qualified Social Worker with a minimum of 5 years’ post-qualification experience. • Registration with Social Work England and commitment to continuous professional development. • Strong knowledge of child protection legislation, statutory guidance, and safeguarding frameworks. • Significant experience in child protection, children in care, and multi-agency working. • Proven ability to chair complex and sensitive meetings effectively. • Experience of leading strategy discussions and safeguarding investigations. • Ability to analyse complex information and make evidence-based decisions. • Skilled in managing conflict and handling emotionally charged situations with professionalism. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all levels. • Experience in quality assurance, auditing, and practice improvement. • Ability to provide expert advice, challenge practice constructively, and support workforce development. Additional Information: • Bi-Weekly Payments. • Full-time, office-based role (37 hours per week). • Temporary contract for 26 weeks. • Locations: Grantham, Horncastle, and Louth. • date: 18 May 2026. • Pay rate: Umbrella: £359.57 per day • Candidates must hold a valid UK driving licence and be eligible to work in the UK. • Enhanced DBS required. • Interview process includes a presentation (10 minutes preparation and delivery) followed by a formal panel interview.