At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead child protection initiatives and provide expert guidance to practitioners.
- Company: Cheshire East Council, committed to transforming child protection services.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 37-hour work week, and the chance to shape a new service.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team focused on high standards of safeguarding practice.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in child protection while leading a passionate team.
- Qualifications: Experience in child protection and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 48072 - 54994 £ per year.
Help shape the future of child protection in Cheshire East. As part of our ambitious Families First reforms and service redesign, we’re creating a brand-new Lead Child Protection Practitioner role within our new Multi-Agency Child Protection Team (MACPT). This is a unique opportunity for an experienced child protection professional to be at the forefront of transformation, acting as a centre of excellence and knowledge hub for child protection practice across the workforce.
We’re looking for a confident and influential practitioner with child protection expertise, strong decision-making skills, and a passion for developing others. You’ll lead on complex child protection decision-making, provide expert advice and guidance to practitioners and partners, and help drive consistently high standards of safeguarding practice that keep children at the heart of every decision.
If you want to combine practice leadership with the opportunity to shape and influence a new service, this is an exciting time to join us.
Lead Child Protection Practitioner in Macclesfield employer: Kirklees Metropolitan Council
North Yorkshire Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth. As a Strategic Occupational Health Partner, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on workforce health while benefiting from ongoing development opportunities in a collaborative environment dedicated to public health.
Contact Details:
Kirklees Metropolitan Council Recruitment Team
