Lead Child Protection Specialist

23 hours ago


Chesterfield, Derbyshire, United Kingdom Derbyshire County Council Full time
Job Opportunity

Derbyshire County Council is seeking a dedicated and skilled Lead Child Protection Specialist to join our team.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in social work, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. They will be responsible for providing a quality social work service that supports children to achieve their potential and achieve positive transitions to adulthood.

About the Role
  • This is a permanent full-time post based within Derbyshire's Leaving Care Service.
  • The role will involve effectively managing a number of young people to achieve the best outcomes for them.
  • The successful candidate will model best practice and mentor others.

We offer a competitive salary of £42,701 - £52,527 per annum, depending on experience.

Required Skills and Qualifications
  • Ba Honours in Social Work and current Social Work England registration.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a person-centred approach to building rapport and relationships with children and families.
  • Ability to reflect on own practice and development enabling flexible and thoughtful social work practice and positive change.
Benefits
  • Local Government Pension Scheme.
  • Generous annual leave and flexi-time scheme.
  • Travel expenses.
  • Discount on leisure centre memberships.
  • Free car parking at most sites.
  • In-house counselling service.
  • Occupational health service.
  • Access to sessions with a trained physiotherapist.
  • Cycle to work scheme.


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