Lead Child Protection Practitioner
1 month ago
Shape the future of child protection practice
"I like the environment at Walsall, everyone is friendly and approachable. I like that I cover a diverse locality, I enjoy working with people from various different backgrounds I also like that I have good management, senior management and a very supportive team" (Annual health check)
Walsall is implementing the Families First Programme, based on the National Children's Social Care Review and Stable Homes Built on Love. To do this we are creating a combined, multi-agency locality Family Help Service, with locality social workers supported by you a Lead Child Protection Practitioner.
About the job:
The Lead Child Protection Practitioner role will lead alongside the multi-agency network around a family to ensure child protection practice is of the highest standard and supported by the right expertise, careful, rigorous thinking, and care and respect. You will work alongside allocated social workers and other professionals to undertake Child Protection Enquiries and oversee Child Protection Plans.
About you
Your background will include extensive post qualifying social work experience within a local authority or equivalent. You will utilise your practice knowledge and experience to influence the direction of child protection right across the Walsall.
Our Offer
To provide the right conditions for you, we are committed to manageable workloads, high support from managers, essential paperwork only, enabling technologies, and all social workers including Lead Child Protection Practitioners will receive training in Systemic Family Practice.
Wellbeing is at the heart of our work. We offer specialised clinical supervision, a 9-day fortnight to support work/life balance, flexible working and specialist employee assistance and therapeutic support when it is needed. We know we need to make social work a career people want to stay in.
In this role, you will be supported to identify your specialisms in child protection, and access to training to develop your expertise. This forms a part of our ongoing commitment to your development.
We are committed to anti-discrimination and equality and to developing a workforce that reflects the communities we service.
Salary Scale £46,464 - £51, % Retention Payments after 2 years, increasing at 4 and 6 years)
Would you like to talk to a social worker about the realities of working in Walsall?
If so, please contact Hannah Thompson,Principal Social Worker who will connect you with one of our practitioners Tel:
Closing date: 21 August 2024.
-
Lead Child Protection Practitioner
1 month ago
Walsall, Walsall, United Kingdom Walsall Council Full timeLead Child Protection Practitioner (Fixed Term Contract for 12-Months) Shape the future of child protection practice "I like the environment at Walsall, everyone is friendly and approachable. I like that I cover a diverse locality, I enjoy working with people from various different backgrounds I also like that I have good management, senior management and a...
-
Senior Practitioner
1 month ago
Walsall, Walsall, United Kingdom Walsall Council Full timeSenior Practitioner: Safeguarding Be at the heart of practice development "I like the environment at Walsall, everyone is friendly and approachable. I like that I cover a diverse locality, I enjoy working with people from various different backgrounds I also like that I have good management, senior management and a very supportive team" (Annual health...
-
Child Protection and Safeguarding Officer
2 days ago
Walsall, Walsall, United Kingdom We Manage Jobs(WMJobs) Full timeJob Summary:We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Safeguarding Officer to join our team at Castlefort JMI School. As a key member of our senior leadership team, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety and well-being of our children and staff.Key Responsibilities:Support and work in partnership with children and their families to promote...
-
Child Protection and Safeguarding Officer
2 days ago
Walsall, Walsall, United Kingdom We Manage Jobs(WMJobs) Full timeJob Summary:We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Safeguarding Officer to join our team at Castlefort JMI School. As a key member of our senior leadership team, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety and well-being of our children and staff.Key Responsibilities:Support and work in partnership with children and their families to promote...
-
Senior Practitioner
3 weeks ago
Walsall, Walsall, United Kingdom Walsall Council Full timeBe at the heart of practice development"I like the environment at Walsall, everyone is friendly and approachable. I like that I cover a diverse locality, I enjoy working with people from various different backgrounds I also like that I have good management, senior management and a very supportive team" (Annual health check)Walsall is implementing the...
-
Senior Practitioner: Corporate Parenting
4 weeks ago
Walsall, Walsall, United Kingdom Walsall Council Full timeBe at the heart of practice development "I like the environment at Walsall, everyone is friendly and approachable. I like that I cover a diverse locality, I enjoy working with people from various different backgrounds I also like that I have good management, senior management and a very supportive team" (Annual health check)Walsall is implementing the...
-
Nursery Group Leader
2 days ago
Walsall, Walsall, United Kingdom We Manage Jobs(WMJobs) Full timeJob DescriptionWe are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner to lead a Nursery family group at our school. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for creating a nurturing and stimulating environment that promotes learning and development in young children.Key Responsibilities:Lead a Nursery group and develop a curriculum...
-
Nursery Group Leader
2 days ago
Walsall, Walsall, United Kingdom We Manage Jobs(WMJobs) Full timeJob DescriptionWe are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner to lead a Nursery family group at our school. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for creating a nurturing and stimulating environment that promotes learning and development in young children.Key Responsibilities:Lead a Nursery group and develop a curriculum...
-
Child Welfare Specialist
3 weeks ago
Walsall, Walsall, United Kingdom NonStop Consulting Full timeAbout the Role:NonStop Consulting is collaborating with a distinguished local authority recognized for its commendable Ofsted rating. We are currently seeking a qualified social worker to join their dedicated child welfare team.Position Highlights:Immediate availability for contract engagement.Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.Competitive remuneration...
-
Family Help Senior Specialist Social Worker
1 month ago
Walsall, Walsall, United Kingdom Walsall Council Full timeUse your experience to enhance work with children, young people and families"I have progressed to Senior specialist social worker which I am pleased about as I feel it recognises some of my experience and skills. I like that there is still flexible working within our service" (Annual health check)Walsall is implementing the Families First Programme, based on...
-
Senior Practitioner: Corporate Parenting
1 month ago
Walsall, Walsall, United Kingdom Walsall Council Full timeSenior Practitioner: Corporate Parenting - Ref: CH03424Be at the heart of practice development "I like the environment at Walsall, everyone is friendly and approachable. I like that I cover a diverse locality, I enjoy working with people from various different backgrounds I also like that I have good management, senior management and a very supportive team"...
-
Senior Practitioner Family Help
1 month ago
Walsall, Walsall, United Kingdom Walsall Council Full timeFamily Help Senior Practitioner (Fixed-Term Contract for 12-Months) Be at the heart of practice development "I like the environment at Walsall, everyone is friendly and approachable. I like that I cover a diverse locality, I enjoy working with people from various different backgrounds I also like that I have good management, senior management and a very...
-
Senior Practitioner in Walsall)
1 month ago
Walsall, Walsall, United Kingdom Sirona Medical Limited Full timeJob Title: Senior Practitioner Location: Walsall Salary: £33 p.h About Us: Sirona Medical is a leading provider of healthcare staffing solutions, dedicated to connecting highly skilled professionals with healthcare institutions across the country. Our mission is to deliver exceptional care by recruiting top-tier talent. We are currently seeking a dedicated...
-
Team Manager Family Service
1 month ago
Walsall, Walsall, United Kingdom Walsall Council Full timeFamily Service Team Manager (Fixed-Term Contract for 12-Months) Lead a new time in a new direction Walsall is implementing the Families First Programme, based on the National Children's Social Care Review and Stable Homes Built on Love. To do this we are creating a combined, multi-agency locality Family Help Service, building on the strengths of Family...
-
Salaried General Practitioner
2 days ago
Walsall, Walsall, United Kingdom Dr Mahbub's Surgery, Brace Street Health Centre Full timeJob SummaryDr Mahbub's Surgery, Brace Street Health Centre, is a well-established and friendly medical practice seeking a dedicated and compassionate Salaried General Practitioner to join our supportive team. We serve a patient population of approximately 3,300 and are committed to providing high-quality primary care services.Main ResponsibilitiesProvide...
-
Salaried General Practitioner
1 day ago
Walsall, Walsall, United Kingdom Dr Mahbub's Surgery, Brace Street Health Centre Full timeJob SummaryDr Mahbub's Surgery, Brace Street Health Centre, is a well-established and friendly medical practice seeking a dedicated and compassionate Salaried General Practitioner to join our supportive team. We serve a patient population of approximately 3,300 and are committed to providing high-quality primary care services.Main ResponsibilitiesProvide...
-
Community Protection Officer
14 hours ago
Walsall, Walsall, United Kingdom CRA GROUP LIMITED Full timeJob Summary:The CRA GROUP LIMITED is seeking a highly skilled Community Protection Officer to join our team. As a Community Protection Officer, you will play a critical role in delivering Community Protection Service in line with current corporate, national, and regional policies and priorities.Key Responsibilities:Work as part of a team of officers to...
-
Community Protection Officer
11 hours ago
Walsall, Walsall, United Kingdom CRA GROUP LIMITED Full timeJob Summary:The CRA GROUP LIMITED is seeking a highly skilled Community Protection Officer to join our team. As a Community Protection Officer, you will play a critical role in delivering Community Protection Service in line with current corporate, national, and regional policies and priorities.Key Responsibilities:Work as part of a team of officers to...
-
Medical Practitioner
2 weeks ago
Walsall, Walsall, United Kingdom Streets Corner Surgery Full timeJob OverviewAt Streets Corner Surgery, we are seeking a highly skilled Child and Family Practitioner to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality medical care to our patients, ensuring their health and well-being are met. Key Responsibilities• Provide comprehensive medical services to patients, including the...
-
Medical Practitioner
5 days ago
Walsall, Walsall, United Kingdom Streets Corner Surgery Full timeJob OverviewAt Streets Corner Surgery, we are seeking a highly skilled Child and Family Practitioner to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality medical care to our patients, ensuring their health and well-being are met. Key Responsibilities• Provide comprehensive medical services to patients, including the...