Lead Child Protection Practitioner

Lead Child Protection Practitioner (LCPP) 

Why Work for Ealing Council?

Ealing Council is proud to be a place where safeguarding excellence, professional curiosity and meaningful impact come together. We are committed to putting children at the centre of everything we do, and to creating the conditions in which professionals can do their best work, thrive, and influence lasting change.

The Safeguarding Review and Quality Assurance Service, where this Lead Child Protection Practitioner role sits, is a dynamic and innovative team of multidisciplinary, independent quality assurers. The service plays a critical role in strengthening safeguarding practice across the system, providing thoughtful challenge, high‑quality oversight and learning that drives sustainable outcomes for children and their families.

As a Lead Child Protection Practitioner, you will be part of a forward‑thinking service that values reflective practice, shared learning and professional integrity. You will contribute to an agile and creative learning environment where child‑focused innovation is actively encouraged, celebrated and embedded into everyday practice. We believe that learning is most powerful when it is collaborative, evidence‑informed and rooted in real experiences of children and families.

Working within Ealing’s Family First Partnership model and Multi‑Agency Child Protection Team, you will collaborate closely with partners across health, police and early help services to support confident decision‑making and timely, effective safeguarding responses. This is an opportunity not only to lead and influence practice, but to help shape the future of safeguarding through high‑quality assurance, challenge and system learning.

If you are motivated by making a difference, thrive in a fast‑paced and values‑driven environment, and want to be part of a council that genuinely invests in learning, innovation and professional excellence, Ealing Council offers a rewarding place to grow and lead.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and confident Lead Child Protection Practitioner (LCPP) to join our Multi-Agency Child Protection Team (MACPT).

This is a key safeguarding role at the heart of our Family First Partnership (FFP) model, bringing together agencies to support timely and effective decision-making for children at risk.

You will play a central role in:

• Chairing Child Protection Conferences and Review Conferences
• Leading multi-agency strategy meetings
• Facilitate safeguarding consultations
• Providing oversight and challenge to ensure robust safeguarding practice

About MACPT

MACPT is a central safeguarding hub that coordinates multi-agency responses to child protection concerns.

The service manages:

• Daily consultations
• Strategy discussions
• Progression of cases through S47, ICPC and review processes

You will be working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where professional judgement and clear decision-making are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Chair Initial and Review Child Protection Conferences
• Lead and coordinate strategy meetings
• Facilitate safeguarding consultations
• Provide professional oversight and challenge
• Work closely with partners including IFD, Family Help and Police (CAIT)
• Contribute to the development of consistent safeguarding practice

Working Arrangements

• Hybrid working model
• Office presence required for duty weeks and key meetings
• Flexibility within the duty system, including some remote working

About You

You will be:

• An experienced safeguarding professional
• Confident in chairing complex multi-agency meetings
• Able to make clear, evidence-based decisions
• Resilient and able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Skilled in partnership working and professional challenge

Why Join Us

• Be part of an innovative Family First Partnership model
• Work within a supportive and collaborative team
• Play a key role in improving outcomes for children and families
• Opportunity to shape and develop the MACPT service

Additional Information

This is a high-impact role requiring strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing demands while maintaining a focus on safeguarding priorities.

This role requires the ability to manage a dynamic workload and prioritise effectively within a multi-agency safeguarding environment.

Our values

At Ealing, we aim to improve lives for residents, and we live by being trustworthy, collaborative, innovative and accountable. We welcome people who are open, fair and proactive—keen to learn, share ideas and deliver high standards together.

Safeguarding & pre‑employment checks

Safer‑recruitment practices apply to this post to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and/or vulnerable adults. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required.

Inclusion and equal opportunities

We are an equal‑opportunities employer. Our recruitment process promotes equality, diversity and fairness at every stage.

This role is subject to Ealing Council’s enhanced vetting process.

You must have the right to work in the UK.  Evidence for the right to work in the UK will be requested at the interview stage.

It is an exciting time to join us, here at Ealing Council. If you would like to make a positive difference to our residents and borough, then we’re looking forward to hearing from you.
 
Ealing Council is committed to creating good jobs and delivering on its connected communities’ agenda. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive.
 
We therefore welcome applications from all residents of the borough, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are entering the employment market in the early stages of their career and mid-career professionals, who are currently underrepresented in Ealing’s workforce.
 
Please note all applications will be determined on merit.