Practice Supervisor

The Practice Supervisor (G11) provides professional leadership supervision and support to a team of qualified social workers within Childrens Safeguarding. The role ensures the delivery of high-quality child-centred safeguarding services that promote positive outcomes for children and families. The postholder is responsible for overseeing complex casework ensuring compliance with statutory requirements driving excellent social work practice and supporting the development and performance of staff.

• Provide day-to-day supervision guidance and support to qualified social workers and other practitioners within the Childrens Safeguarding team.
  
• Manage the allocation and oversight of complex child protection child in need and looked after children cases.
  
• Ensure assessments plans and interventions are completed to a high professional standard and within statutory timescales.
  
• Monitor performance quality assurance and compliance with relevant legislation policies and safeguarding procedures.
  
• Lead on reflective supervision case audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
  
• Support recruitment induction mentoring and professional development of team members.
  
• Promote effective multi-agency working to safeguard children and improve outcomes for families.
  
• Provide advice and decision-making support on complex safeguarding matters and risk management.
  
• Deputise for the Team Manager when required and contribute to service planning and operational delivery.
  
• Foster a culture of continuous learning accountability and high-quality social work practice.
  

• Social Work qualification (Degree DipSW CQSW or equivalent).
  
• Registration with Social Work England.
  
• Significant post-qualification experience within Childrens Social Care including safeguarding and child protection.
  
• Experience of supervising or mentoring social workers and managing complex casework.
  
• Sound knowledge of relevant legislation statutory guidance and safeguarding procedures.
  
• Excellent assessment analytical communication and decision-making skills.
  
• Ability to lead motivate and develop staff while maintaining high professional standards.
  

• Practice Educator qualification or equivalent supervisory training.
  
• Experience of quality assurance auditing and service improvement.
  
• Leadership or management qualification.
  

• Hours: 37 hours per week
  
• Location: Lincolnshire NG31 6NZ
  
• Pay: Bi-weekly payments