Child Protection Specialist

2 weeks ago


Devon, United Kingdom Charles Hunter Associates Full time

At Charles Hunter Associates, we are seeking a Child Protection Specialist to join our Fostering Team.

This role requires a Supervising Social Worker with a minimum of 3 years post-qualified experience.

The team works to support foster carers in providing safe and stable placements for children in care.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Visits and ongoing support for foster carers
  • Attending meetings, presenting to foster panels and conducting unannounced visits

A successful Child Protection Specialist should have:

  • A degree in Social Work (Degree, DipSW, CQSW)
  • At least 3 years' experience
  • Passion for improving children's lives
  • Success in complex situations
  • Strong IT skills and a full clean driving license with a car

This role offers:

  • Flexible 37,30 or 18.5-hour contracts
  • £40.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
  • Parking on site
  • Fee CPD Webinars available
  • An opportunity to work in a supportive team

We estimate the salary for this position to be around £40,000 - £60,000 per annum, depending on experience.



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