Child Protection Chair

Contract Type: Permanent 

Hours: 37 per week

Salary: NJC Grade H4 SCP 41-46 £52,413 - £57,881 per annum

Closing Date: Thursday 9th April 2026 at 23:59

Interviews: Friday 17th April 2026

This advert is open to both internal and external applicants however, internal applicants will be considered for this role prior to external candidates.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Child Protection Chair within our stable Safeguarding, Quality and Review Service.

You will be responsible for chairing Child Protection Conferences and Strategy Meetings in line with our Blackpool Family Rocks model of practice, monitoring and quality assuring the implementation of child protection plans for children to support children's plans being implemented without delay and to support children being able to remain within their families.   

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Service Manager Charlotte.Kay@blackpool.gov.uk or Team Manager and Designated Officer Billy.Evans@blackpool.gov.uk

to view the Job Description.

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/vulnerable adults. This post is subject to satisfactory reference history of at least two years, Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, medical clearance, evidence of any essential qualifications and proof of Right to Work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.

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