Adolescence & Family Services Supervisor

Civic Recruitment Limited; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced supervisor for a 6-month role with a local authority in Nottingham. You will lead Family Help Workers, oversee caseloads, ensure safeguarding compliance, and coordinate multi‑agency support to improve outcomes for vulnerable families.

The role requires at least 2 years in a supervisory or management position within children’s or family services, with strong safeguarding and risk management experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a supervisory or management role within children’s or family services.
• Strong experience working with vulnerable children, young people, and families with complex needs.
• Proven experience in safeguarding, risk management, and case supervision.
• Experience working in multi‑agency environments and partnership settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision, leadership, and guidance to Family Help Workers and practitioners.
• Manage caseload allocation, ensuring timely assessment, planning, and intervention.
• Ensure all safeguarding practices meet legislative and organisational standards.
• Support complex case management and decision‑making, including risk assessment.
• Promote and lead multi‑agency collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor performance, ensuring services meet quality standards and targets.
• Contribute to service planning, development, and continuous improvement.
• Coach and develop team members through regular supervision and appraisals.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Risk assessment

Multi‑agency collaboration

Safeguarding

Leadership

Education

Social Work

Education

Health

Youth Work / Youth Justice

Job description

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced supervisor for a 6-month role with a local authority in Nottingham. You will lead Family Help Workers, oversee caseloads, ensure safeguarding compliance, and coordinate multi‑agency support to improve outcomes for vulnerable families.

The role requires at least 2 years in a supervisory or management position within children’s or family services, with strong safeguarding and risk management experience.