Lead Child Protection Practitioner (Social Care Qualified)
| Posting date: | 21 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £264 to £359.57 per day |
| Additional salary information: | Pay: £264/day PAYE | £359.57/day Umbrella |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 May 2026 |
| Location: | Grantham, Lincolnshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Neway International Ltd |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | OR100143 |
Summary
Lead Child Protection Practitioner (Social Care Qualified)
Lincolnshire County Council | 3 Vacancies | Inside IR35
Order Ref: OR100143
Pay: £264/day PAYE | £359.57/day Umbrella
Contract: 26 weeks | 37 hrs per week
Start: 18 May 2026
Locations: Grantham (1 post) + Horncastle/Louth (2 posts)
Base: Full‑time office‑based
Service: Children’s Services – Quality & Standards
The Role
Lincolnshire County Council is recruiting three Lead Child Protection Practitioners (LCPPs) to strengthen consistency and quality across Child Protection practice countywide. You’ll lead multi‑agency decision‑making, chair statutory meetings, and ensure families experience a transparent, supportive and child‑centred process.
This is a senior practice role with significant influence over safeguarding standards, planning, and quality assurance.
Key Responsibilities
Lead Strategy Discussions and multi‑agency decision‑making, including Section 47 planning
Chair Child Protection Conferences, Children in Care Reviews, LADO meetings and Supervision Order Reviews
Meet parents, carers and children (8+) prior to conferences to support participation and understanding
Ensure independent advocacy is offered and that CP plans are clear, timely and outcome‑focused
Oversee quality assurance activity including audits, dip sampling and reflective case discussions
Provide expert advice to practitioners, managers and partner agencies
Monitor multi‑agency safeguarding arrangements and escalate concerns where required
Contribute to thematic reviews, learning events and improvements to policy, process and practice
About You
You’ll be an experienced, confident safeguarding practitioner who can lead complex decision‑making and manage highly sensitive meetings with professionalism and empathy.
Essential:
Qualified Social Worker with 5+ years post‑qualifying experience
Strong knowledge of CP, CiC, LADO processes and statutory frameworks
Skilled in chairing challenging meetings and analysing complex information
Excellent communication, negotiation and partnership‑working skills
Why Join?
This is a high‑impact role shaping safeguarding practice across Lincolnshire. You’ll work closely with Practice Supervisors, Duty Teams and countywide partners, helping to drive consistency, quality and positive outcomes for children and families.
Lincolnshire County Council | 3 Vacancies | Inside IR35
Order Ref: OR100143
Pay: £264/day PAYE | £359.57/day Umbrella
Contract: 26 weeks | 37 hrs per week
Start: 18 May 2026
Locations: Grantham (1 post) + Horncastle/Louth (2 posts)
Base: Full‑time office‑based
Service: Children’s Services – Quality & Standards
The Role
Lincolnshire County Council is recruiting three Lead Child Protection Practitioners (LCPPs) to strengthen consistency and quality across Child Protection practice countywide. You’ll lead multi‑agency decision‑making, chair statutory meetings, and ensure families experience a transparent, supportive and child‑centred process.
This is a senior practice role with significant influence over safeguarding standards, planning, and quality assurance.
Key Responsibilities
Lead Strategy Discussions and multi‑agency decision‑making, including Section 47 planning
Chair Child Protection Conferences, Children in Care Reviews, LADO meetings and Supervision Order Reviews
Meet parents, carers and children (8+) prior to conferences to support participation and understanding
Ensure independent advocacy is offered and that CP plans are clear, timely and outcome‑focused
Oversee quality assurance activity including audits, dip sampling and reflective case discussions
Provide expert advice to practitioners, managers and partner agencies
Monitor multi‑agency safeguarding arrangements and escalate concerns where required
Contribute to thematic reviews, learning events and improvements to policy, process and practice
About You
You’ll be an experienced, confident safeguarding practitioner who can lead complex decision‑making and manage highly sensitive meetings with professionalism and empathy.
Essential:
Qualified Social Worker with 5+ years post‑qualifying experience
Strong knowledge of CP, CiC, LADO processes and statutory frameworks
Skilled in chairing challenging meetings and analysing complex information
Excellent communication, negotiation and partnership‑working skills
Why Join?
This is a high‑impact role shaping safeguarding practice across Lincolnshire. You’ll work closely with Practice Supervisors, Duty Teams and countywide partners, helping to drive consistency, quality and positive outcomes for children and families.