At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead child protection teams and support families to ensure children's safety.
- Company: Stockport Council, dedicated to improving outcomes for children.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working options, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and specialisation in domestic abuse support.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while working in a dynamic, multi-agency setting.
- Qualifications: Experience in child protection and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 45091 - 51356 £ per year.
Salary: £45,091 - £51,356; Hours: 37 per week; Full Time; Permanent.
Location: Stopford House – some homeworking/remote working permitted.
Your Role
We’re really excited to start creating our multi‑agency child protection teams (MACPTs) and the lead child protection practitioner (LCPP) role is integral to the functioning of this. The Families First Partnership Programme (FFPP) guide outlines the new LCPP role. The guide states that this social work role should be embedded in the MACPT and that LCPPs should:
- have substantial frontline child protection experience within children’s social care and an in‑depth knowledge of the statutory and legislative framework
- be skilled at identifying and responding to all types of significant harm, including extra‑familial harm
- know how to work skilfully and confidently with families and parents in child protection, including those who have demonstrated resistant, hostile and/or deceptive behaviour
- be passionate about improving outcomes for children and possess strong competency in child protection knowledge
Domestic Abuse Specialism (optional)
For applicants with expertise in domestic abuse the role will additionally focus on children experiencing harm from high‑risk and complex domestic abuse, including harmful practices and Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). Responsibilities include:
- provide advice and support in various domestic abuse forums
- support the development of Compass, the Domestic Abuse Safeguarding and Intervention Hub
- apply knowledge of honour‑based abuse, forced marriage, and FGM to protect children and families
About You
- dedicated to keeping children safe and giving them the best opportunities
- tenacious and passionate about achieving positive outcomes for children
- strong verbal and written communication skills with professionals, families and children
- able to work independently and thrive as part of a multi‑agency team
- sees the benefit in sharing practice knowledge and offering respectful challenge when things aren’t right
- registered with Social Work England
The successful applicant’s appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre‑employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Stockport Council holds a Visa sponsorship licence, but this can only be used for certain roles and this campaign does not currently qualify. Eligible at‑risk employees are entitled to have their applications considered ahead of internal employees in line with the Council’s Recruitment and Selection Policy. At risk employees are either employees in the last three months of a fixed‑term contract or those notified in writing that they are at risk by Human Resources following an employee consultation meeting. Employees wishing to be considered as an at‑risk applicant are requested to contact recruitment@stockport.gov.uk.
Contact: mathew.finegan@stockport.gov.uk or elanor.hirst@stockport.gov.uk
Senior Child Protection Practitioner – Hybrid employer: Stockport Council
At Stockport Council, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to the welfare of our community and the professional growth of our staff. Our hybrid working model promotes a healthy work-life balance, while our commitment to multi-agency collaboration ensures that you will be part of a supportive team focused on making a real difference in the lives of children and families. With competitive salaries and opportunities for continuous development, we empower our employees to thrive in their roles and contribute to meaningful outcomes.
