The role
What a child protection officer actually does, day to day.
As a child protection officer, you investigate when a child might be in danger. You meet families, talk to the children, and work with teachers, doctors and police to understand what is happening and how to help.
Most days you will interview people, write reports and make plans to keep children safe. This means building trust with families even when things are very hard, and staying calm when cases are upsetting. You work in a team with social workers, teachers and other people who all want the same thing: to help the child.
Day to day
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