Lead CP Practitioner
15 days ago
Hereford
Lead Child Protection Practitioner | Herefordshire Council £51,142 - £55,269 | £10,000 Welcome Payment | Sponsorship Available Herefordshire Council is looking for an experienced and motivated Lead Child Protection Practitioner to join its Multi-Agency Child Protection Team (MACPT) on a permanent basis. This is a key safeguarding role for a practitioner who can lead on complex child protection work, support high standards across the service, and help shape strong multi-agency responses for children at risk. This opportunity would suit a confident senior practitioner with strong frontline safeguarding experience, excellent risk analysis, and a passion for improving outcomes for children and young people. Visa sponsorship is available for candidates who require it, with approval already in place. Role Overview As a Lead Child Protection Practitioner within the MACPT, you will play a central role in supporting effective safeguarding interventions and driving high-quality practice across complex child protection work. You will work closely with social workers, managers, and partner agencies to ensure children receive timely, robust, and child-centred responses. Key responsibilities Provide practice leadership and oversight on complex child protection cases Support decision-making and quality assurance in relation to Section 47 enquiries Work closely with partners including Police, Health and Education to ensure effective multi-agency safeguarding responses Contribute to strategy discussions and meetings, with a clear focus on risk analysis and planning Offer coaching, mentoring and reflective support to social workers across the service Support the development of high standards of practice and continuous improvement Contribute to service development and help shape the next phase of improvement within children’s services Promote restorative and relational practice in all areas of work Benefits Salary: HC10 £46,142 - £50,269 £5,000 market forces supplement Total package of £51,142 - £55,269 £10,000 welcome payment Relocation package up to £10,000 31 days annual leave plus bank holidays Option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Protected time and budget for professional development Clear career progression pathways Flexible working options including agile working, part-time hours and job share opportunities Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 support Payment of professional membership fees where applicable Access to a wide range of staff discounts and benefits Requirements Social Work England registration Recognised Social Work qualification such as Degree in Social Work, DipSW or CQSW Significant frontline experience within child protection and safeguarding Strong analytical, assessment and decision-making skills Experience of working effectively in multi-agency safeguarding environments Ability to support, challenge and influence practice to improve outcomes for children A genuine commitment to developing others and embedding high standards Candidates requiring Skilled Worker visa sponsorship are welcome to apply Interested? If you are an experienced safeguarding practitioner looking for a permanent opportunity where you can influence practice, support complex decision-making and make a genuine difference for children and families, this could be an excellent next step. To find out more or apply, contact: Emily Cooper - (phone number removed) Know someone suitable? We offer a referral bonus for successful recommendations