social worker

We have an exciting opportunity here in Warrington for those who are experienced social workers with a passion for child protection to be part of our multi agency child protection team. There are 2 positions available as MACPT Lead Child Protection Practitioner. These roles also have a market supplement of £3000. As part of the role, you will be required to support social workers as they undertake child protection investigations. Your role will involve offering consultation, guidance and support to the workforce and directly to families. In addition, you will be required to facilitate child protection decision making meetings in keeping with the changes brought about by the families first for children reform.

• Experienced social worker with experience within child protection.
• Experience in court work and attending court.
• Experience in completing assessments for court.
• Preferably qualification or experience in supporting less experienced members of staff.
• Enhanced DBS check.
• Essential car user.
  
  Our multi agency child protection team are a team of experienced social workers who specialise in protecting children and families. These social workers are called Lead Child Protection Practitioners (LCPPs), and they are part of the Multi-Agency Child Protection Team (MACPT). This team works closely with professionals from other fields, such as health, police, education, mental health, and other services.
  
  As well as a competitive salary, working for us means you get:
• 26 days annual holiday - raising to 31 after 5 years of service (pro-rata)
• Access to our attractive and competitive benefits package
• Access to our Health & Wellbeing Programme
• Essential car allowance