Lead Practitioner Child Protection - Ealing
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Lead Practitioner to join a Child Protection service in Ealing. This is an opportunity for a qualified social worker to provide high-quality practice, professional leadership and effective support to children and families experiencing complex safeguarding concerns.
You will manage a diverse and challenging caseload involving child protection, children in need, care proceedings and other statutory interventions. Working in partnership with children, parents, carers and professionals, you will complete high-quality assessments, develop and review robust plans, and ensure that children’s needs, wishes and feelings remain central to decision-making.
As Lead Practitioner, you will provide guidance and practice leadership to social workers and other colleagues, supporting reflective practice, quality assurance and continuous professional development. You will contribute to case consultations, peer discussions and learning reviews, helping to promote consistent, strengths-based and evidence-informed practice across the service.
The role requires confident risk assessment, sound professional judgement and the ability to respond effectively to changing circumstances. You will maintain accurate, timely case records, prepare reports for meetings and court, and work collaboratively with education, health, police, legal services and other partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes for children.
Applicants must hold a recognised Social Work qualification and current registration with Social Work England. You will have substantial post-qualifying experience in child protection and statutory children’s social care, with a strong understanding of relevant legislation, safeguarding procedures and the legal framework surrounding children and families. Experience of mentoring, supervising or leading social work practice is essential.
You should be an excellent communicator, able to build trusting relationships while maintaining professional boundaries and constructive challenge. We are looking for someone organised, resilient and committed to anti-discriminatory practice, who can work confidently under pressure and contribute positively to a supportive and ambitious team. A valid driving licence and ability to travel between locations may be required.
Lead Practitioner Child Protection - Ealing
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