MACPT Practice Manager

Job Introduction

Job Title:  MACPT Practice Manager 
Salary: £60,760 - £64,467 per annum
37 Hours per Week
Location:  Wildwood Offices, Worcestershire
Team: MACPT HUB
Permanent  Contract
 

The Role:  Practice Manager in our MACPT partnership hub - Help shape the furture of child protection in Worcestershire. 

Are you an experienced and forward thinking social work qualified professional with a strong commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people ?

Do you have the leadership skills, professional expertise and partnership approach needed to strengthen child protection practice with partners; driving for excellence  in practice?  

Worcestershire Children's Services is seeking an ambitious and experienced Practice Manager to join our Multi Agency Child Protection Team (MACPT hub), playing a key role in delivering our vision for high- quality, child- centred and effective multi -agency child protection.

This is a new opportunity to be part of the develeopmet of Worcestershires Family Help system, supporting the implementation of the Families First reforms  and strengthening the way we work with childen, families and partner agencies to identify risks to chidlren early, work together to prevent harm and achieve lasting change so children remain safe within their family networks and community. Focusing on both inter -familial and extra -familial harms.

For further information please contact: Emma Brittain, Assistant Director: ebrittain@worcestershire.gov.uk

Benefits:

You’ll find an overview of the benefits Worcestershire County Council have to offer on our webpage 

• Worcestershire County Council - Why work for us? 

Some of these offers include: 

• Great Holiday Entitlement: As well as bank holidays, you'll get 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff). This goes up to 31 days when you have been with us for 5 years. If you get more than 26 days where you work now, don't worry because if you join us without a break, we'll match your holiday up to 31 days. If you’re successful and want to take advantage of this do let us know!
• Brilliant Pension Scheme: The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government.
• Professional Learning & Development: We actively encourage learning and development for all our staff should they want to progress further or explore other areas within the organisation.
• Flexible Working: We are proud to offer hybrid working to provide a better work/life balance where possible. 

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)
This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of criminal records via the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands, or final warnings, as well as convictions. The County Council has a commitment to safeguarding service users in our care.

Equality & Diversity: The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.

Application Closing Date: 15th November 2026
Anticipated Interview Date: TBC November 2026