Advanced Practitioner - Child Protection - Leeds City

Reference: 665486

Join our dedicated team in Leeds City as an Advanced Practitioner in Child Protection, where your expertise will make a significant impact on the lives of vulnerable children and families. In this pivotal role, you will lead and support a team of social workers, ensuring that child protection standards are met and maintained. You will work collaboratively with various agencies, promoting best practices and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the department.

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Conducting complex assessments and developing comprehensive care plans for children and families.
  • Providing supervision and support to junior social workers, enhancing their professional development.
  • Leading case conferences and multi-agency meetings to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
  • Managing a caseload of high-risk cases, making critical decisions to safeguard children.
  • Staying updated on legislation and policy changes, ensuring compliance within the team.

To be considered for this position, you must possess the following qualifications and skills:

  • A recognized social work qualification (e.g., degree in social work, CQSW, CSS).
  • Current Social Work England registration.
  • Significant post-qualifying experience in child protection.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a strong ability to engage with children and families.
  • Proven leadership skills and experience in mentoring or supervising social work staff.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits to support your professional growth and well-being, including ongoing training opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and a supportive team environment. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families and have the necessary experience and qualifications, we would love to hear from you.

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Added 06/10/2026
Reference: 665486

Advanced Practitioner - Child Protection - Leeds City

Leeds, England, United Kingdom Temporary Qualified Social Work – Children’s Services

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