Adolescence 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

Nottingham, United Kingdom | Posted on 09/06/2026

At Civic Recruitment and Limited, we know that individuals are more than just fixed expenses; they are the cornerstone of every thriving organisation. That’s why we are passionate about transforming recruitment in the public and private sectors.

In the modern job market, organisations in both public and private sectors face significant workforce challenges. Public sector entities, such as local councils and central government departments, often struggle with lengthy recruitment processes, limited access to qualified candidates, and stringent budgetary and regulatory constraints. Private sector businesses, on the other hand, encounter high turnover rates, difficulties managing a mix of permanent and temporary staff, and challenges in sourcing specialised talent for niche industries. These sector-specific obstacles, coupled with the universal complexities of payroll management, create a pressing need for efficient workforce solutions.

Civic Recruitment Limited addresses these challenges with innovative recruitment and payroll solutions tailored for diverse organisational needs. Recognising the critical hurdles organisations face, the company leverages its expertise to streamline processes, reduce recruitment times, and alleviate administrative burdens. With an extensive database of over 1 million pre-screened candidates, Civic Recruitment Limited is well‑positioned to cater to the specific needs of both public and private sectors.

Job Description

6-Month Contract Role with a Local Authority

Summary

• This role is crucial in supporting the effective delivery of family help and early intervention services for children, young people, and families. The position involves supervising practitioners, ensuring high safeguarding standards, and coordinating multi‑agency support to enhance outcomes and mitigate risks for vulnerable families.

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.
• 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.

Essential Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant field such as:
  • Social Work
  • Education
  • Health
  • Youth Work or Youth Justice