Child Protection Chair (cp Chair) in Westminster, London

Job Title: Child Protection Chair (CP Chair)
Specialism: Social Worker – Children’s
Location: Westminster, UK
Salary: £37.52 per hour
Type: Ongoing, Part Time / Full Time

Join Westminster City Council as a Child Protection Chair (CP Chair) within Children’s Services. This ongoing locum opportunity offers a competitive hourly rate of £37.52 and the flexibility of part-time or full-time hours to fit your lifestyle. This role is suited to an experienced professional committed to safeguarding children and ensuring robust, child‑centred decision-making at the highest standard.

Perks and benefits

• Part Time / Full Time: Choose hours that work for you, allowing a healthy balance between professional and personal commitments.
• Hourly Pay: Earn £37.52 per hour, with pay directly reflecting the hours you work.
• Professional Variety: Engage in a varied and challenging role that continually develops your safeguarding expertise.
• Multi‑Agency Exposure: Work closely with a wide range of professionals across children’s services and partner agencies.
• Prime Location: Benefit from working in Westminster, a central and culturally rich area offering excellent professional opportunities.

What you will do

• Conference Chairing: Chair Child Protection Conferences and statutory reviews for children in care, ensuring statutory timescales are met.
• Decision Recording: Produce clear, high‑quality written records and delegate purposeful, actionable tasks following meetings.
• Child‑Centred Practice: Ensure children’s voices and lived experiences are fully represented and shape all planning decisions.
• Systemic Practice: Promote reflective, relationship‑based practice to enhance meaningful engagement with families.
• Plan Scrutiny: Review Child Protection Plans, Care Plans, and related documentation to confirm they are robust and outcome‑focused.
• Professional Challenge: Provide constructive challenge to practice where required and escalate safeguarding concerns appropriately.
• LADO Support: Support Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) functions, including chairing strategy meetings when needed.
• Quality Assurance: Contribute to audits, evaluations, and service improvement activity across Children’s Services.
• Partnership Working: Collaborate with multi‑agency partners to improve planning, safety, and outcomes for children.
• Service Development: Support workforce development and training initiatives to strengthen safeguarding practice.

Why Westminster

Westminster offers a truly unique working environment, combining historic significance with modern, fast‑paced city life. With excellent transport links, a diverse population, and access to a wide professional network, it provides an inspiring setting for senior safeguarding professionals who want their work to have visible impact.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel

Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award‑winning agency for roles. With an Excellent Trustpilot rating from over 1,000 reviews and many prestigious industry awards, we are dedicated to finding you the best possible rates in roles that match your skills and experience.

Apply now to join the Child Protection Chair role in Westminster and take the next step in your career with Sanctuary Personnel.