Child protection practitioner Work, Jobs in Birmingham, Eng (with Salaries)

Lead Child Protection Practitioner
Warwickshire County Council —Leamington Spa
- Up to £53,769 a year
- Full-time
- English
- APIs
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
13d
Professional Development Lead
In-Comm Training & Business Services Limited —Walsall
- £34,000 - £38,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Project management
- Travel
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
Quick apply
Social Work Assistant (SWA)
Civic Recruitment Limited —Birmingham
- £17.65 an hour
- Temporary
- Childcare
- Analysis skills
- Working with children
Quick apply
8d
SEN Nurture Teacher - (Tipton Green SEN School)
Horizon Care and Education Group —Tipton Green
- £35,505 - £48,136 a year
- English
- Organisational skills
- Classroom experience
- Relocation assistance
- Employee discount
Quick apply
13d
Senior Practitioner
Coventry City Council —Whoberley
- £45,091 - £52,413 a year
- Childcare
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner - Term Time
The Dare2Dream Foundation —Warwick
- £22,686 - £26,599 a year
- Full-time
- Childcare
- Working with children
- Driving
- Employee discount
Quick apply
2d
Safeguarding Manager and Designated Safeguarding Officer
English Schools' Football Association —Stafford
- £28,000 - £32,000 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Microsoft Office
- Working with children
- Free parking
- Work from home
Quick apply
SEN Teacher - (Tipton Green)
Horizon Care and Education Group —Tipton Green
- £35,505 - £48,136 a year
- English
- Organisational skills
- Classroom experience
- Relocation assistance
- Employee discount
Quick apply
10d
Flexi Educator
N Family Club —Birmingham
- £14.29 - £15.55 an hour
- Working with children
- Flexible schedule
- Referral programme
Quick apply
Early Years Practitioner (Level 3)
Family Adventures Group —Birmingham
- £13 an hour
- Full-time
- Communication skills
Quick apply
1d
Early Years Practitioner - Casual Hours, Washwood Heath
Family Adventures Group —Birmingham
- £12.71 - £13.00 an hour
- Communication skills
Quick apply
Consultant Social Worker - Warwick Family Help
Warwickshire County Council —Warwick
- Up to £53,769 a year
- Part-time
- English
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
7d
Nursery Practitioner Level 3
Al-Madina Nurseries —Cradley Heath
- £12.71 - £13.21 an hour
- Full-time
- Childcare
- In-person
- Communication skills
Quick apply
Social Worker - Family Help
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council —Brierley Hill
- £39,152 - £46,142 a year
Social Worker - Assessment Service
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council —Brierley Hill
- £39,152 - £46,142 a year
Social Worker - North Warwickshire Family Help
Warwickshire County Council —Nuneaton
- Up to £51,726 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
7d
Nursery Practitioner - Stourport on Severn
Tiny Toez @ Lords and Ladies —Stourport-on-Severn
- From £12.85 an hour
- Full-time
- IT
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Store discount
- Annual leave
Quick apply
3d
Senior Residential Support Worker
Meadows Care —Birmingham
- £13.42 an hour
- Weekend availability
- In-person
- Care plans
- Leadership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply
6d
Social Worker - Nuneaton and Bedworth
Warwickshire County Council —Nuneaton
- Up to £51,726 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
7d
Level 2 or Level 3 Qualified Nursery Practitioner
The Little Prep Nursery —Stratford-upon-Avon
- £25,250 - £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Childcare
- In-person
- School
- Employee discount
Quick apply

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Lead Child Protection Practitioner

Warwickshire County Council -
Leamington Spa

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Job details

Full-time
Up to £53,769 a year
13 days ago

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension
Employee discount
Paid volunteer time
Referral programme

Qualifications

English
Social Work England
APIs

Full job description

Salary

Up to £53,769.00 per annum - See Advert for more details

Contractual hours

Basis

Full time

Region

Leamington Spa

Package

Fulltime, Permanent

Job category/type

Social Work Children's (Qualified)

Date posted

26/06/2026

Job reference

RA0007856

About the Team:

A decisive, multi-agency system where practitioners have the expertise, experience, time and support to identify actual or likely significant harm quickly and accurately and take rapid and effective protective action, whether the harm is inside or outside the home. Where work and interventions are meaningful and practice feels clear and compassionate for children, their parents and their family networks.

Now is an exciting time to be part of our team as Warwickshire begins to embed our Families First teams who support the young people in our County. Our approach is about locality working, multi disciplinary and multi agency teams that support the whole family. Building strong partnerships with local services, Health, Police and Education.

Our Offer to you includes:

Supportive managers who provide recognition and a robust supervision policy focussed on wellbeing and workload.
Full reimbursement of Social Work England annual fee.
A Volunteering & Wellbeing Day in addition to generous annual leave and an additional day at Christmas.
We also offer a Refer a Friend package for some roles. Terms and Conditions apply

About the Role:

We are looking for a full-time, permanent Lead Child Protection Practitioner to join our new Multi-Agency Child Protection Team.

This will be based in the South of the county, with the office base being Leamington Justice Centre but with an expectation that you will also spend time in the South locality offices.

As a Lead Child Protection Practitioner, you will be part of a team that includes Social Workers, Police Officers, Health colleagues, and Education Officers. You will use your skills and experience to identify and assess risk, make child protection decisions, and guide families through the process with a supportive and collaborative approach. You will work closely with the Family Help Lead Practitioner and provide consultation, oversight, and supervision relating to child protection decision making across the team.

You will:

Lead Child Protection Meetings, including Strategy Meetings and Child Protection Conferences across all teams.
Oversee Section 47 enquiries, develop and review child protection plans
Provide advice and support to Social Workers, Family Practitioners, and students, helping to develop practice skills.
Conduct reflective supervision and group sessions within the team.

Market Supplement:

Up to £53,769 per annum (Includes a £3,500 pro-rated annual market supplement which is subject to pension, tax and NI deductions Ts&Cs apply). Plus, Relocation Allowance up to £8,000 may be available if the relevant policy criteria are met. Ts&Cs apply)

Key Requirements:

A qualified Social Worker with at least 3 years post-qualification experience in frontline child protection.
In-depth knowledge of child protection law, statutory requirements, and safeguarding practices.
Someone skilled at working with families, including those showing resistance or hostility.
An ability to make decisions independently, manage risks, and oversee high-risk cases.
Experience supporting staff through complex assessments and casework.
A collaborative approach, working effectively with other agencies to deliver high-quality support for children and their families.

Applicants for the role will need a professional Social Work qualification and Social Work England Registration.

For more information see the Job description below:

https://api.warwickshire.gov.uk/documents/WCCC-434952789-8524

Working for Warwickshire – This is the difference you make:

Warwickshire County Council is a place where everyone feels valued, included, safe, supported, and welcome. Our people are at the heart of this vision, could you be one of them!

At Warwickshire County Council we are committed to ensuring Warwickshire’s economy is vibrant and supported by the right jobs, training, skills and infrastructure. Our people vision for Warwickshire County Council is a great place to work where diverse and talented people are enabled to be their best.

Your future matters to us, we provide a generous pension scheme which includes an employer contribution rate of typically around 19 percent per month, to help support your financial security during retirement. The scheme also offers a valuable package of benefits for members and their dependants. To find out more please visit: Warwickshire Pension Fund homepage – Warwickshire Pension Fund.

The benefits we offer include agile working, a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government, generous annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays and an additional day at Christmas, and access to Vivup benefits and discounts platform.

Additional Information:

Warwickshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Please be advised successful applicants will be subject to a range of pre-engagement checks, including a relevant Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS). In accordance with the DBS code of practice and our own policy, should an individual have a declared criminal offence an individual assessment will be completed. Warwickshire County Council adheres to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

The Fluency Duty is outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers. The Fluency Duty for this role is Required. You must be able to speak and provide advice in accurate spoken English to the public.

This role requires employees to undergo Non-Police Personnel Vetting (NPPV). This process ensures that individuals who are not police staff but have physical or remote access to police premises, information, intelligence, financial, or operational assets are assessed for their reliability and integrity. This assessment determines their suitability for clearance to work within police premises.

We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible. We don't want to keep you waiting so we will be starting the initial shortlist and assessment process while the job advert is running. Please check your emails or applicant account via our jobs portal for any updates on your application

To discuss the role please contact Katie Beaty, [email protected]

Closing Date: 13th July 2026
Interview Date: 28th July 2026

Should you require application forms in an alternative format / language or any adjustments to be made throughout the application process or upon appointment, please contact [email protected] and we will make every effort to meet your specific requirements.

Warwickshire County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and is keen to address areas of under representation in its workforce.

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child protection practitioner jobs in birmingham, eng

Lead Child Protection Practitioner

Professional Development Lead

Social Work Assistant (SWA)

SEN Nurture Teacher - (Tipton Green SEN School)

Senior Practitioner

Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner - Term Time

Safeguarding Manager and Designated Safeguarding Officer

SEN Teacher - (Tipton Green)

Flexi Educator

Early Years Practitioner (Level 3)

Early Years Practitioner - Casual Hours, Washwood Heath

Consultant Social Worker - Warwick Family Help

Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Social Worker - Family Help

Social Worker - Assessment Service

Social Worker - North Warwickshire Family Help

Nursery Practitioner - Stourport on Severn

Senior Residential Support Worker

Social Worker - Nuneaton and Bedworth

Level 2 or Level 3 Qualified Nursery Practitioner

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