Senior Social Worker - Lead Child Protection Practitioner in Walsall, West Midlands

Job Title: Senior Social Worker - Lead Child Protection Practitioner
Specialism: Social Worker - Children
Location: Walsall, UK
Salary: £41.42 per hour
Type: Full Time (Ongoing)

Looking for a new professional adventure? This is an unmissable opportunity for a Senior Social Worker - Lead Child Protection Practitioner within Social Worker - Children services in Walsall. This ongoing locum position offers an excellent rate of £41.42 per hour and the opportunity to play a pivotal role in safeguarding children and supporting families across the borough.

Working within a dynamic and progressive Children's Services team, you will provide leadership on complex safeguarding matters, drive excellent child protection practice, and support the development of practitioners across the service. This role combines frontline expertise with strategic influence, making it ideal for an experienced child protection professional looking to make a lasting impact.

Perks and benefits

• Full Time: Benefit from consistent full-time hours within a supportive and forward-thinking service.
• Hourly Pay: Earn a highly competitive rate of £41.42 per hour, recognising your expertise and leadership skills.
• Hybrid Working: Enjoy the flexibility of working both remotely and on-site, with office attendance required three days per week.
• Professional Development: Enhance your leadership capabilities while contributing to service development and safeguarding excellence.
• Varied and Rewarding Work: Lead on complex child protection matters while influencing practice across Children's Services.
• Locum Flexibility: Enjoy the professional variety and opportunities that locum work can provide.
• Service Improvement Opportunities: Play a key role in developing safeguarding practice and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

What you will do

• Lead and oversee all child protection activities, acting as a key decision-maker for child protection enquiries and conferences.
• Provide expert safeguarding advice and guidance to social workers and managers.
• Chair strategy meetings and child protection conferences, ensuring robust decision-making and appropriate threshold application.
• Oversee and quality assure child protection enquiries and safeguarding interventions.
• Support, supervise, mentor, and develop practitioners to strengthen child protection practice.
• Lead on complex safeguarding cases and provide specialist expertise across the service.
• Deliver training, coaching, and practice development initiatives.
• Monitor performance, undertake audits, and ensure statutory compliance.
• Contribute to service development, partnership working, and safeguarding improvement strategies.
• Deputise for senior management when required and support strategic safeguarding priorities.
• Promote best practice and ensure children's voices remain central to all safeguarding activity.

Why Walsall

Walsall offers a vibrant and diverse community with excellent transport links, beautiful parks, rich cultural heritage, and a strong sense of local identity. Located in the heart of the West Midlands, it provides easy access to major cities while maintaining its own welcoming character. For professionals seeking a rewarding career in Children's Services, Walsall offers an excellent environment to develop professionally while making a real difference to local communities.

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Apply now to join the Children's Services Team in Walsall and take the next step in your social work career with Sanctuary Personnel.