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Lead Child Protection Practitioner
Job Posted: 4 hours ago
Salary: £ 44.48 - 44.48 / Hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Luton
Expire in: a month
Job Description
We are looking to recruit a CP Lead Practitioner within the Social Care industry in Luton
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
The CP Lead Practitioner will be a qualified social worker with significant demonstrable knowledge and experience to act as a recognised expert in the field of child protection. The role will: hold a caseload including high risk and complex situations involving children at risk of significant harm; co-work with and support less experienced social workers and staff involved in child protection work and provide expertise to support proportionate and appropriate multi-agency decision making as part of safeguarding processes. This role will involve working in partnership with colleagues and managers within Children’s Services and also outside agencies, in order to provide a coherent and co-ordinated service and to ensure the best possible outcomes for all children in their service area. There will also be a level of decision making related to child protection work expected of the role.
To be a recognised expert in the area of child protection within social work teams and as part of multi-agency responses
Investigate and support decision making where there are situations involving significant harm to children
Participate in regular supervision and consultation with the team manager and to ensure that they are always made aware of significant issues in respect of children and families.
Work in partnership with colleagues within Children’s Services and also outside agencies in order to provide a coherent and co-ordinated service and to ensure the best possible outcomes for all children in their service area.
Participating, when required, in the formulation of new initiatives, and policy across the service as appropriate.
Attending and contributing to training courses as agreed with line management and to ensure personal development is maintained in accordance with the requirements of Social Work England.
Champion Restorative Practice within their team and service.
The role may evolve over time dependant on national drivers/recommendations The team:
Well-structured organised team, growing their social worker staffing levels.Minimum Requirements:
SWE Registration
7 year post qualifying experience within UK
Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you)
Eligibility to work in the UKTo discuss this Lead CP Practitioner role, or any similar vacancies we currently have available in Luton please email your updated CV to us or contact Faye Rowe to (url removed) or call on (phone number removed) for more informationBefore You Apply
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