Locum Child Protection Senior Practitioner

Stafford, Staffordshire

Location
Stafford, Staffordshire
Employment Type
Locum
Band
Qualified & Experienced
Work Pattern (FT/PT)
Full time
Required Certifications
SWE
Date posted
8 days ago
  • Lead on complex and high-risk cases within Staffordshire County Council’s Children’s Services, including Child Protection, Court Proceedings, and Looked After Children cases.

  • Provide mentoring, guidance, and informal supervision to social workers and newly qualified staff, promoting reflective and strengths-based practice.

  • Undertake advanced assessments under the Children Act 1989, ensuring that all care plans are child-focused, evidence-informed, and legally compliant.

  • Prepare and present high-quality reports for court, child protection conferences, and statutory reviews, maintaining a clear focus on the child’s best interests.

  • Act as a point of professional expertise within the team, supporting quality assurance activities and contributing to service improvement initiatives.

  • Work closely with multi-agency professionals to coordinate safeguarding responses, ensuring effective communication and shared responsibility for positive outcomes.

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