Lead Child Protection Practitioner (INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY)

The Lead Child Protection Practitioner plays a pivotal role in children's social care reform by championing excellent practice and supporting innovation to keep children safe and families strong. This position involves leading multi-agency decision-making, chairing strategy discussions, and overseeing Section 47 investigations to ensure shared accountability and demonstrable evidence of thresholds being met. The role requires providing expert consultation to practitioners and supporting the development of family-led solutions.