Advanced Child Protection Practitioner
Core
Receive, assess, and investigate reports of alleged child abuse and neglect; develop safety plans and conduct emergency outreach visits for vulnerable children and young people.
Role type
Senior IC child protection practitioner (after-hours)
Builds
Emergency response plans and safety interventions for at-risk children
Domain
Social work / Child welfare
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Case investigation, risk assessment, complex case management, emergency response planning, mentorship of junior practitioners, stakeholder engagement
Preferred skills
Social work, welfare, or psychology qualification; 2+ years of case work experience in child and family social work
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Respond to and manage urgent child protection matters outside core business hours; assess new reports of potential abuse or neglect; manage and problem-solve complex cases; plan development and emergency outreach visits; support and develop beginning practitioners
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities