Child Protection Advisor
| Posting date: | 09 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £28.85 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 August 2025 |
| Location: | Hillingdon, Uxbridge |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Nations Recruitment |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: |
Summary
Job Title :Child Protection Advisor
Job Category : Interims
Level 1 Name :Children's Services
Location : London Borough of Hillingdon
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:15
Salary: £28.85
Experienced, skilled CPA required for a contract of around 9 months
ROLE PURPOSE:
This role integrates the responsibilities of safeguarding children at risk of harm with independent oversight of care planning for children in care. The postholder will ensure that robust safeguarding practices are in place, statutory responsibilities are met, and that services are delivered effectively to improve outcomes for children and families.
A key focus of the role is ensuring that children’s voices are central to all decision-making. The postholder will also chair Child Protection Conferences and Looked After Reviews in line with current legislation and the IRO Handbook, promoting active participation from children and young people while providing quality assurance for care planning and safeguarding processes
Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance.
QUALIFICATIONS
Degree in Social Work or equivalent.
Registration with Social Work England.
Evidence of continuous professional.
development in safeguarding and care planning.
DESIRABLE
Diploma/Certificate in management
EXPERIENCE
Significant experience in child protection, safeguarding, and care planning.
Proven ability to chair complex multi-agency meetings, including child protection conferences and care reviews.
Experience of working with children and families in crisis and building effective relationships with them.
Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, statutory guidance, and best practices in safeguarding and children in care.
Experience of supervisory and front-line management
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Strong analytical and decision-making skills, with the ability to assess risk and recommend appropriate actions.
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to engage with children, families, and professionals effectively.
Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a high-pressure environment.
Commitment to promoting the rights, welfare, and voice of the child in all aspects of practice.
Ability to challenge and support professionals to achieve high standards of practice.
Knowledge of the Integrated Children System.
Competent user of ICT, AI tools with an ability to create and use databases and
Job Category : Interims
Level 1 Name :Children's Services
Location : London Borough of Hillingdon
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:15
Salary: £28.85
Experienced, skilled CPA required for a contract of around 9 months
ROLE PURPOSE:
This role integrates the responsibilities of safeguarding children at risk of harm with independent oversight of care planning for children in care. The postholder will ensure that robust safeguarding practices are in place, statutory responsibilities are met, and that services are delivered effectively to improve outcomes for children and families.
A key focus of the role is ensuring that children’s voices are central to all decision-making. The postholder will also chair Child Protection Conferences and Looked After Reviews in line with current legislation and the IRO Handbook, promoting active participation from children and young people while providing quality assurance for care planning and safeguarding processes
Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance.
QUALIFICATIONS
Degree in Social Work or equivalent.
Registration with Social Work England.
Evidence of continuous professional.
development in safeguarding and care planning.
DESIRABLE
Diploma/Certificate in management
EXPERIENCE
Significant experience in child protection, safeguarding, and care planning.
Proven ability to chair complex multi-agency meetings, including child protection conferences and care reviews.
Experience of working with children and families in crisis and building effective relationships with them.
Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, statutory guidance, and best practices in safeguarding and children in care.
Experience of supervisory and front-line management
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Strong analytical and decision-making skills, with the ability to assess risk and recommend appropriate actions.
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to engage with children, families, and professionals effectively.
Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a high-pressure environment.
Commitment to promoting the rights, welfare, and voice of the child in all aspects of practice.
Ability to challenge and support professionals to achieve high standards of practice.
Knowledge of the Integrated Children System.
Competent user of ICT, AI tools with an ability to create and use databases and