Job Description
Are you an experienced Child Protection professional seeking your next interim opportunity in North London? We are recruiting a Child Protection Advisor to join a busy children’s services team based in Wood Green, N22, available from 18 May 2026.
This is a meaningful role at the heart of safeguarding practice, contributing directly to the protection and welfare of children and young people across the borough. You will bring specialist knowledge of child protection processes, statutory frameworks, and multi-agency working to support and advise on complex cases.
Key responsibilities will include providing expert advice on child protection matters, supporting case progression through CP conferences and statutory reviews, and working collaboratively with social work teams, partner agencies, and families. You will be expected to maintain high standards of practice in line with current legislation and local authority guidance.
The ideal candidate will be a qualified social worker, registered with Social Work England, with demonstrable post-qualifying experience in child protection. A sound understanding of the CP conference process, chairing or advisory functions, and court proceedings would be highly advantageous.
This role is offered on a locum basis at a pay rate of £45.20 per hour (umbrella), with the potential for adjustment at placement. The position is based on-site in Wood Green, London, N22.
If you are available from 18 May 2026 and ready to make a real difference in a front-line child protection setting, please get in touch with us today to discuss this opportunity further.
What’s on offer:
* Excellent, competitive pay rates – paid weekly
* Supportive management team with approachable, experienced leaders
* A desirable location with great transport links
* A stable, well-resourced, and encouraging working environment
Why join Semester.co.uk?
* Free ongoing CPD and training opportunities to enhance your skills
* Competitive rates of pay with prompt, reliable payments through our in-house payroll
* Enhanced DBS processing included
* Dedicated, friendly consultant offering tailored support
* Access to a wide range of opportunities in your chosen location
Ready to take the next step? Click ‘Apply’ now to express your interest in this role, or explore other exciting opportunities with Semester.co.uk.