Child Protection Specialist

3 weeks ago


Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Leaders in Care Full time

Leaders in Care is dedicated to providing timely support for every child, aiming to ensure a happy and fulfilling life.

This comes from focusing on continuous improvement, embracing effective social work practices (systemic practice & relational approach), and empowering staff to have a real impact on children's lives.

The MASH team requires an experienced Child Protection Specialist, who will be the first point of contact for incoming referrals.

You will work in a supportive team that thresholds and decides the best pathways for referrals within tight deadlines to ensure the best possible outcomes.

Although experience in MASH will definitely give you a head start, the team is happy to consider you if you have a demonstrable history of assessing and thresholding in a similarly paced children's team.

The successful candidate will be offered a salary ranging from £37,938 to £45,718 based on experience.

Key benefits include:

  1. An annual retention payment of £2,000
  2. A relocation package of up to £8,000
  3. Flexible working options, generous annual leave starting at 25.5 days and increasing to 30.5 days after five years, and the ability to purchase 10 additional days per year provide added flexibility

In this role, you will have manageable caseloads, including a Team Manager, Advanced Practitioner, and four Social Workers in each team.



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