- Maintain case history records and prepare reports.
- Interview clients individually, in families, or in groups, assessing their situations, capabilities, and problems to determine what services are required to meet their needs.
- Serve as liaisons between students, homes, schools, family services, child guidance clinics, courts, protective services, doctors,
Child protection officer | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Child protection officers promote children's wellbeing and protect them from harm or abuse.
Child protection officers typically work around 37 to 40 hours per week.
As a Child protection officer you will typically work between 8am and 6pm.
This occupation tends to be:
Average salary |
18,617 GBP * |
per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Child protection officer
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21,054 GBP
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18,359 GBP
Average salary for part-time Child protection officer
Average salary for full-time Child protection officer
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10,353 GBP
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10,342 GBP
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10,546 GBP
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18,617 GBP
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18,359 GBP
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21,054 GBP
Salary over time for Child protection officer
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16,116 GBP
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16,144 GBP
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16,478 GBP
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16,688 GBP
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17,115 GBP
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17,754 GBP
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18,617 GBP
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18,512 GBP
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23,184 GBP
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Which qualifications do I need?
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What soft skills do I need?
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Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively
Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Social Perceptiveness Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do
Judgment and Decision Making Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one
What technical skills do I need?
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Things to highlight for your Child protection officer interview
Concern for Others Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Stress Tolerance Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Adaptability/Flexibility Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
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