Foster Carer - Child Protection Officer in Plymouth, Devon

Ready for a Change? Use Your Expertise to Protect and Empower Children
Step Forward – Child Protection Officer
Location: Plymouth & surrounding areas
Salary: From £840 per week (dependent on caseload and responsibility)
Employment Type: Full-time | Self-employed
Sector: Social Care | Child Protection | Safeguarding

Is it time to apply your safeguarding experience in a vital, impactful role?

If you have a background in child protection, social work, or safeguarding, your skills are urgently needed. Through our Step Forward programme in partnership with Plymouth City Council, we seek dedicated Child Protection Officers to help protect vulnerable children and young people transitioning from residential care.

In this role, you will lead safeguarding assessments, manage risks, and work closely with multi-agency teams to ensure children’s safety and wellbeing.

Why join Step Forward?

This role offers a unique opportunity to make a direct difference in children’s lives by preventing harm and promoting safe, supportive environments. You’ll be part of a trauma-informed, collaborative team that values your professional judgement and commitment.

What You’ll Receive:

✅ From £840 per week (depending on caseload)
✅ Access to advanced safeguarding training
✅ 24/7 support from a dedicated safeguarding team
✅ Flexible, self-employed working arrangements
✅ Opportunities for professional development and leadership
✅ Be part of a locally driven initiative transforming child protection in Plymouth

Could this be you?

We’re looking for Child Protection Officers who are:

• Based in Plymouth or surrounding areas

• Experienced in safeguarding children and managing risk

• Skilled in multi-agency working and assessment

• Reflective, resilient, and decisive

• Able to work independently and flexibly as self-employed

• Passionate about making children’s safety a priority

Ready to protect the most vulnerable?

If you’re ready to take your safeguarding experience into a new and rewarding context, this is your chance.

Apply now to speak with our team about becoming a Step Forward Child Protection Officer.

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