Social work Jobs
Lead Child Protection Practitioner - Ref: CH06226
Walsall Council • Birchills, Walsall
Salary
£53k – £56k
Posted
10 September 2026
Work mode
Full-time
Sponsor match
high
Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)
Role overview
Walsall Council is hiring a Lead Child Protection Practitioner - Ref: CH06226 in Birchills, a full-time social work role. The advertised salary is £53k – £56k. Walsall Council holds an active licence on the UK Home Office register of sponsors for the Skilled Worker route, which means it can sponsor a visa for this hire if it chooses to.
Description Lead Child Protection Practitioner - Ref: CH06226 Grade: G11; Salary Range: £53,051 - £56,293 Children and families are at the heart of our practice in Walsall as identified within our recent Ofsted inspection: “When children need help or protection, they receive a timely and effective response. Workers engage parents sensitively, so they understand the concerns about their children and the role of children’s social care. There is robust management oversight of the work, ensuring th…
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