Job Description

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Lincolnshire to assist with the appointment of a Practice Supervisor, on a 4-month contract, likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £26.17 - £35.83 per hour

As a Practice Supervisor for the Spalding FAST team, you will lead and support a dedicated frontline unit of six qualified social workers. This role is pivotal in ensuring that children and families in our diverse, rural community receive high-quality, timely, and impactful interventions. You will be responsible for the clinical and professional oversight of complex caseloads, including assessments, child protection planning, and court proceedings.We are looking for a resilient, approachable, and experienced leader who can thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a primary focus on staff wellbeing and the safety of the children we serve.

Responsibilities:

• Critically review and sign off on child and family assessments, court reports, and intervention plans to ensure they meet statutory requirements and the high standards of Lincolnshire County Council.
• Lead the duty desk on a 1-in-3 week rotation, screening all incoming referrals and making decisive allocation choices based on risk and capacity.
• Chair strategy discussions and multi-agency meetings, ensuring that child protection and "Child in Need" plans are progressed without delay.
• Offer consistent availability and emotional support to the team, ensuring practitioners remain safe, motivated, and well-equipped to handle the challenges of rural social work.

Qualifications:

• A recognized degree in Social Work (BA, BSc, DipSW, or equivalent).

Essentials

• Proven experience in a supervisory or senior practitioner role within a statutory children's social care setting.
• Deep knowledge of the Children Act 1989/2004, Working Together to Safeguard Children, and the Public Law Outline (PLO) process.
• Current and valid registration with Social Work England.
• Given the rural nature of the Spalding area, a valid UK driving license and access to a vehicle are essential.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K
• This role requires an Enhanced DBS

Disclaimer Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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