Lead Child Protection Practitioner - Social Worker

JOB-20240819-db742659

Lead Child Protection Practitioner - Social Worker
Location: Nottinghamshire
Pay Rate: £42.50 per hour
Contract: Locum | Full-Time

Sanctuary Personnel is recruiting for an experienced Lead Child Protection Practitioner Social Worker to join a dedicated Children's Social Care team in Nottinghamshire. This excellent locum Social Worker opportunity offers a competitive rate of £42.50 per hour and provides the chance to take a lead role in safeguarding children, supporting social work teams, and driving high-quality practice across Child Protection Services.

This role is ideal for an experienced Senior Social Worker, Advanced Practitioner, or Child Protection Specialist with a strong background in managing complex safeguarding cases. You will provide expert social work knowledge, mentor colleagues, and support effective decision-making to improve outcomes for children and families.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead on complex Child Protection cases, ensuring children and young people are safeguarded effectively.
• Provide expert social work advice, guidance, and support to practitioners within the service.
• Complete comprehensive assessments, risk assessments, and statutory social work interventions.
• Support the delivery of high-quality practice across Child Protection, Children in Need, and safeguarding services.
• Mentor and provide professional development support to social workers and colleagues.
• Work collaboratively with partner agencies including health professionals, education providers, police, and legal services.
• Contribute to strategy discussions, child protection conferences, core groups, and multi-agency meetings.
• Review case progression and ensure interventions are timely, evidence-based, and child-focused.
• Prepare high-quality reports, assessments, and court documentation where required.
• Promote best practice, quality assurance, and continuous improvement within Children's Services.

Applicant Requirements:

• Qualified Social Worker with a recognised Social Work qualification.
• Current registration with Social Work England.
• Significant post-qualified experience within Children's Social Care.
• Extensive experience in Child Protection, Safeguarding, and statutory children's social work.
• Previous experience as a Lead Practitioner, Advanced Practitioner, Senior S