Lead Child Protection Practitioner Job at Pertemps Network Group (West Midlands)

Child Protection Lead Practitioner

Pertemps are recruiting for a Child Protection Lead Practitioner in Newcastle.

Location

United Kingdom , Newcastle upon Tyne

Salary:

34.00 GBP / Hour

Pertemps Network Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

over 3 years experience of complex social work with children and families, which has included child protection work

Job Responsibility

make decisions when considering thresholds of need and risk of harm to children and support practitioners in their work with children and families relating to Child Protection processes and thresholds
chair Strategy Meetings, Child Protection Conferences and other meetings as necessary
coach, mentor and provide support, guidance and direction to practitioners across the Children’s Services system (both Council led delivery services and external partners) relating to risk of significant harm to children

Fulltime

Senior Social Work Lead Practitioner - Child Protection Enquiry Team

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families ...

Location

United Kingdom , Birmingham

Salary:

45091.00 - 51356.00 GBP / Year

Birmingham Children's Trust

Expiration Date

March 30, 2026

Requirements

Act as the lead professional for children and families in need of help and support
Undertake needs-led assessments and lead the creation and delivery of multi-agency support plans
Facilitate Early Help and Child in Need meetings and establish a ‘Team Around the Family’
Prepare and present assessments and reports to conferences, courts, and panels
Engage with the Multi-Agency Child Protection Team (MACPT) and deliver child protection plans where necessary
Build strong relationships with children and families, promoting their development, safety, and wellbeing
Use trauma-informed, relationship-based practice to engage families
Maintain high standards of case recording and contribute to multi-agency partnerships
Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of your work

What we offer

Incentive payment of £1,000
Retention payment of up to £5,000 per annum
Generous annual leave package of 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 5 years of service and 35 days after 10 years of service
Free on-site parking
Full reimbursement of your annual Social Work England registration fee
Flexible and mobile working policy - hybrid model
Local Government pension scheme

Fulltime

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Social Work Practice Supervisor

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and famili...

Location

United Kingdom , Birmingham

Salary:

45091.00 - 51356.00 GBP / Year

Birmingham Children's Trust

Expiration Date

April 20, 2026

Requirements

Must reside within a suitable commutable distance around Birmingham
Have the correct right-to-work documents to work in the UK
We do not support those who require sponsorship
Depending on the role, you may be asked to undergo the appropriate level of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

Job Responsibility

Support lead practitioners from the Family Help teams to lead on S17 assessments and CIN
Support lead practitioners to undertake needs-led assessments and lead the creation and delivery of multi-agency support plans
Support Child in Need meetings
Support the lead Practitioners to prepare and present assessments and reports to conferences, courts, and panels
Engage with the Multi-Agency Child Protection Team (MACPT) to deliver child protection plans where necessary
Build strong relationships with children and families, promoting their development, safety, and wellbeing
Use trauma-informed, relationship-based practice to engage staff and families
Ensure lead practitioners maintain high standards of case recording and contribute to multi-agency partnerships
Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of your work

What we offer

Incentive payment of £1,000
Retention payment of up to £5,000 per annum
A generous annual leave package of 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 5 years of service and 35 days after 10 years of service
Free on-site parking
Full reimbursement of your annual Social Work England registration fee
Flexible and mobile working policy
Local Government pension scheme

Fulltime

Senior Social Work Lead Practitioner - Family Help

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families ...

Location

United Kingdom , Birmingham

Salary:

45091.00 - 51356.00 GBP / Year

Birmingham Children's Trust

Expiration Date

April 30, 2026

Requirements

Passionate and experienced Senior Social Work Lead Practitioner
Act as the lead professional for children and families in need of help and support
Undertake needs-led assessments and lead the creation and delivery of multi-agency support plans
Facilitate Early Help and Child in Need meetings and establish a ‘Team Around the Family’
Prepare and present assessments and reports to conferences, courts, and panels
Build strong relationships with children and families, promoting their development, safety, and wellbeing
Use trauma-informed, relationship-based practice to engage families
Maintain high standards of case recording and contribute to multi-agency partnerships
Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of your work
Appropriate level of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (Enhanced DBS Check (Child Workforce))

Job Responsibility

Act as the lead professional for children and families in need of help and support
Undertake needs-led assessments and lead the creation and delivery of multi-agency support plans
Facilitate Early Help and Child in Need meetings and establish a ‘Team Around the Family’
Prepare and present assessments and reports to conferences, courts, and panels
Build strong relationships with children and families, promoting their development, safety, and wellbeing
Use trauma-informed, relationship-based practice to engage families
Maintain high standards of case recording and contribute to multi-agency partnerships
Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of your work

What we offer

Incentive payment of £1,000
Retention payment of up to £5,000 per annum
Generous annual leave package of 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 5 years of service and 35 days after 10 years of service
Free on-site parking
Full reimbursement of your annual Social Work England registration fee
Flexible and mobile working policy
Local Government pension scheme

Fulltime

New

Team Manager

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Team Manager to join a busy Children’s...

Location

United Kingdom , Hendon

Salary:

31.78 GBP / Hour ▼

Service Care Solutions

Expiration Date

April 25, 2026

Requirements

Qualified Social Worker (Degree in Social Work or equivalent)
Registered with Social Work England (SWE)
Significant post-qualified experience within Children’s Services
Previous management or supervisory experience (Team Manager / Senior Practitioner level)
Strong knowledge of Child Protection, CIN, and LAC frameworks
Experience managing complex cases and leading teams in a fast-paced environment

Job Responsibility

Lead, manage, and support a team of Social Workers and support staff
Oversee caseloads across Child Protection, CIN, and LAC
Provide reflective supervision, guidance, and performance management
Ensure high-quality assessments, care planning, and case progression
Chair strategy meetings, core groups, and other multi-agency forums
Drive service improvement and maintain compliance with statutory frameworks
Manage complex and high-risk cases, providing oversight and direction
Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners and stakeholders

What we offer

Supportive and forward-thinking leadership team
Opportunities for professional development and career progression
Diverse and rewarding working environment
Strong focus on quality practice and continuous improvement

Targeted Family Help Lead Practitioner

Targeted Family Help (Formerly Early Help) - Lead Practitioner. Are you passiona...

Location

United Kingdom , Birmingham

Salary:

35412.00 - 41771.00 GBP / Year

Birmingham Children's Trust

Expiration Date

April 10, 2026

Requirements

Passionate and committed individuals with proven experience in working directly with children and families
Experience in assessing family needs and working in partnership to achieve excellent outcomes
Ability to deliver evidence-based interventions and make effective changes in the lives of children and families
Individuals who encourage a culture of professionalism, resilience and ethical practice within the team
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
The ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently

Job Responsibility

To act as the lead professional for children and their families in need of help and support
With guidance from the Practice Supervisor or Team Manager, lead on needs-led Family Assessments and create multi-agency Family Help plans for families receiving Targeted Early Help and/or under section 17 of the Children Act 1989. Work with families, taking a whole family approach to practice
With guidance from the Practice Supervisor or Team Manager, lead on the delivery of multi-agency targeted Early Help and/or Child in Need plans including providing evidence-based help and support to families
Facilitate multi-agency Early Help and Child in Need meetings to implement and review Family Help plans
Act as the Lead Practitioner for children with a range of help and support needs, ensuring appropriate escalation to the Practice Supervisor and/or Team Manager where necessary
Complete assessments and reports to recognised standards and deadlines. This involves gathering and analysing all available information, engaging with, and observing children and families, identifying strengths and risks, and making judgments about what help and support is needed for the family to achieve positive outcome
Build positive relationships with children and young people and promote their education, development, safety, health, and wellbeing. Build a relationship with the family and, wherever possible, remain their main point of contact for as long as they require support
Contribute to meetings chaired by colleagues where required such as Strategy Meetings, Child Protection Conferences, Care Planning meetings and Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conferences (MARAC)
Ensure that children’s views, wishes, and feelings are heard and inform their assessments and plans
In line with Connections Count, use trauma-informed relationship-based skills and demonstrate purposeful engagement with children and families

What we offer

We pay your DBS application fee and reimburse your update service fee
A generous annual leave package of 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 5 years of service and 35 days after 10 years of service
Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme which gives you the chance to drive a brand-new car for an affordable fixed monthly amount as part of a salary sacrifice initiative. With no deposits or credit checks required a range of all-inclusive driving packages
Free on-site parking at our offices on One Avenue Road (Aston) and Lifford House (Stirchley). We also provide onsite electric car charging ports which are free to use
Full access to our amazing internal employee benefits scheme including, Occupational Health services, Rewards Schemes, Benefits discounts (including the Blue Light Card), Health & Fitness and Personal Wellbeing support and much more
Flexible and hybrid working policy - we are well adapted to a hybrid model of working which includes a combination of time spent in the office and at home and we offer a variety of working patterns, to support the needs of the Trust and to ensure a positive work/life balance for our employees
You will receive a generous local government career average pension scheme in line with the Local Government Pension Scheme
Discounted gym memberships with Pure Gym and Nuffield Health

Fulltime

Forest School Practitioner

Join the Kindred Family – A Place to Grow, Thrive, and Make a Difference. Imagin...

Location

United Kingdom , Hauxton

Salary:

26724.00 - 29344.00 GBP / Year ▼

360 Resourcing Solutions

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A recognised Forest School qualification (or willingness to work towards one)
A passion for outdoor learning and child-led play
Sound knowledge of safeguarding and child protection
Ability to create engaging, safe, and inclusive outdoor learning environments
Strong communication and teamwork skills

Job Responsibility

Lead and deliver inspiring Forest School sessions that encourage exploration, creativity, and learning through nature
Plan and risk assess outdoor activities in line with Forest School principles
Support children’s physical, emotional, and social development through outdoor play
Work collaboratively with the nursery team to embed outdoor learning into the wider curriculum
Maintain a safe, stimulating, and inclusive outdoor environment
Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
Uphold Kindred’s policies and procedures at all times

What we offer

Birthday Off
6 fully paid sick days
Cashback Healthcare Plan
Retail Discounts
Recognition & Reward
50% Childcare Discount
24/7 Virtual GP Access
24/7 Counselling Support
Discounted Gym Membership
Personal Financial Advisor Access

Fulltime

Senior Residential Support Worker

As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you will play a key leadership role with...

Location

United Kingdom , Wolverhampton

Salary:

13.25 - 14.50 GBP / Hour

Brook-St Hiredonline

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A minimum of 1 year's experience working as a Senior Residential Support Worker (or in a senior/shift-leading role) within a children's residential care setting
Level 3 Diploma in Children & Young People or Level 4 Children, Young People and Families Practitioner qualification
Experience supporting children and young people with SEBD
Full UK driving licence
Strong knowledge of safeguarding, child protection, and behaviour management
Ability to work a rota including long days, weekends, and sleep-ins
Confident in leading shifts and supporting staff practice

Job Responsibility

Provide high-quality, child-centred care in line with individual care plans and therapeutic approaches
Support children and young people with daily routines, emotional regulation, education, and social development
Build positive, trusting, and professional relationships with children and young people
Lead shifts effectively, ensuring safe staffing levels and the smooth running of the home
Act as a positive role model and mentor to Residential Support Workers
Support the induction, supervision, and ongoing development of junior staff
Always safeguard children and young people in line with legislation, policies, and procedures
Maintain accurate, timely, and professional records, logs, and reports
Work in line with Children's Homes Regulations, Quality Standards, and OFSTED expectations
Apply the PACE therapeutic model consistently in daily practice

What we offer

Competitive hourly rate with sleep-in allowance
Structured shift pattern promoting work-life balance
Supportive, therapeutic-focused working environment
Opportunities for professional development and progression

Fulltime

Lead Child Protection Practitioner

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Location:
United Kingdom , West Midlands

Category:
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