At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead child protection planning and collaborate with multi-agency teams to support children and families.
- Company: Vitalis, a leading recruiter in public sector roles.
- Benefits: Competitive pay rate, hybrid working options, and opportunities for career advancement.
- Other info: Explore various public sector roles and take the next step in your career.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while working in a supportive team environment.
- Qualifications: Qualified Social Worker with 3+ years of frontline child protection experience.
The predicted salary is between 33.3 - 33.3 £ per hour.
Pay rate £33.30 per hour
Contract role, non-case holding, Leamington or Nuneaton base
Vitalis are recruiting for experienced Children’s Social Worker in the West Midlands. This is a non-case holding role and can be based out of the Nuneaton or Leamington Justice Centre.
- The role of Lead Child Protection Practitioner is a key role within the new Multi-Agency Child Protection Teams which comprise of Social Workers, Police Officers, health colleagues, Lead Education Officers.
- The Lead Child Protection Practitioner will be a qualified Social Worker with at least 3 full years post-qualification experience, with substantial frontline child protection practice experience within children’s social care (incl. enquiries, assessments, reviews, conferences, decision-making and supervision) and an in-depth knowledge of the statutory and legislative framework.
- The Lead Child Protection Practitioner will be a collaborative practitioner, working together to provide high support and high challenge in equal measure for Children and Families workforce, members of the multi-agency Child Protection team, and other partner agencies.
There is plenty of hybrid working available. Please get in touch for more information.
We recruit across a wide range of public sector specialisms, including:
- Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)
- Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
- Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
- Looked After Children (LAC)
- Children’s Social Work
- Adult Social Work
- Service Manager
- Head of Service
- Team Manager
- Assistant Team Manager
- A wide range of housing roles
- Careers in SEND in local authorities
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Children’s Social Work, Lead Child Protection Planner, Warwickshire employer: Vitalis
Vitalis is an exceptional employer for those seeking a meaningful career in children's social work, particularly as a Lead Child Protection Planner in the vibrant West Midlands. With a strong emphasis on collaboration within multi-agency teams, employees benefit from a supportive work culture that prioritises professional development and offers flexible hybrid working arrangements. Join us to make a real difference in the lives of children and families while enjoying a rewarding and dynamic work environment.
