Job Description
Lead Child Protection Practitioner
Location: Ealing
Salary: £58,461 to £60,573 per year
Why Work for The Council?
The Council is proud to be a place where safeguarding excellence, professional curiosity and meaningful impact come together. They are committed to putting children at the centre of everything they do, and to creating the conditions in which professionals can do their best work, thrive, and influence lasting change.
The Safeguarding Review and Quality Assurance Service, where this Lead Child Protection Practitioner role sits, is a dynamic and innovative team of multidisciplinary, independent quality assurers. The service plays a critical role in strengthening safeguarding practice across the system, providing thoughtful challenge, high quality oversight and learning that drives sustainable outcomes for children and their families.
As a Lead Child Protection Practitioner, you will be part of a forward thinking service that values reflective practice, shared learning and professional integrity. You will contribute to an agile and creative learning environment where child focused innovation is actively encouraged, celebrated and embedded into everyday practice. They believe that learning is most powerful when it is collaborative, evidence informed and rooted in real experiences of children and families.
Working within their Family First Partnership model and Multi Agency Child Protection Team, you will collaborate closely with partners across health, police and early help services to support confident decision making and timely, effective safeguarding responses. This is an opportunity not only to lead and influence practice, but to help shape the future of safeguarding through high quality assurance, challenge and system learning.
If you are motivated by making a difference, thrive in a fast paced and values driven environment, and want to be part of a council that genuinely invests in learning, innovation and professional excellence, the Council offers a rewarding place to grow and lead.
About the Role
They are seeking an experienced and confident Lead Child Protection Practitioner (LCPP) to join their Multi-Agency Child Protection Team (MACPT).
This is a key safeguarding role at the heart of their Family First Partnership (FFP) model, bringing together agencies to support timely and effective decision-making for children at risk.
You will play a central role in:
- Chairing Child Protection Conferences and Review Conferences
- Leading multi-agency strategy meetings
- Facilitate safeguarding consultations
- Providing oversight and challenge to ensure robust safeguarding practice
About MACPT
MACPT is a central safeguarding hub that coordinates multi-agency responses to child protection concerns.
The service manages:
- Daily consultations
- Strategy discussions
- Progression of cases through S47, ICPC and review processes
You will be working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where professional judgement and clear decision-making are essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Chair Initial and Review Child Protection Conferences
- Lead and coordinate strategy meetings
- Facilitate safeguarding consultations
- Provide professional oversight and challenge
- Work closely with partners including IFD, Family Help and Police (CAIT)
- Contribute to the development of consistent safeguarding practice
Working Arrangements
- Hybrid working model
- Office presence required for duty weeks and key meetings
- Flexibility within the duty system, including some remote working
About You
You will be:
- An experienced safeguarding professional
- Confident in chairing complex multi-agency meetings
- Able to make clear, evidence-based decisions
- Resilient and able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Skilled in partnership working and professional challenge
Why Join Us
- Be part of an innovative Family First Partnership model
- Work within a supportive and collaborative team
- Play a key role in improving outcomes for children and families
- Opportunity to shape and develop the MACPT service
Additional Information
This is a high-impact role requiring strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing demands while maintaining a focus on safeguarding priorities.
This role requires the ability to manage a dynamic workload and prioritise effectively within a multi-agency safeguarding environment.
Their values
At the council, they aim to improve lives for residents, and they live by being trustworthy, collaborative, innovative and accountable. They welcome people who are open, fair and proactive keen to learn, share ideas and deliver high standards together.
Safeguarding & pre employment checks
Safer recruitment practices apply to this post to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and/or vulnerable adults. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required.
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable Council, please do not hesitate to apply.
