Fostering Practice Supervisor — Lead, Develop & Safeguard

Lincolnshire County Council; North Kesteven; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Flexible working policies

Career progression opportunities

Generous annual leave entitlement

Job summary

Lincolnshire County Council is seeking a Practice Supervisor for the Fostering Service. You will oversee social workers’ assessments, supervise foster carers, and quality‑assure documentation to meet deadlines while upholding safeguarding standards.

You will lead staff development, support recruitment and retention strategies, and work across children’s services and partners to ensure a child‑centred approach. Hybrid working and ongoing professional development are offered.

Qualifications

• Registered with Social Work England and eligible to practice
• Experience supervising children’s service staff
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and policy application
• Excellent written and analytical skills
• Proven ability to support and develop staff and recruitment strategies

Responsibilities

• Oversee assessment, support, and supervision of foster carers and social workers
• Quality assure assessments and written documentation with deadlines
• Provide regular staff supervision and professional development
• Support recruitment and retention strategies for foster carers
• Lead collaboration across children’s services and multi‑agency partners
• Maintain child-centred practice and restorative approaches

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Communication

Analytical skills

IT literacy

Education

Social work degree

Tools

Mosaic

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lincolnshire County Council is seeking a Practice Supervisor for the Fostering Service. You will oversee social workers’ assessments, supervise foster carers, and quality‑assure documentation to meet deadlines while upholding safeguarding standards.

You will lead staff development, support recruitment and retention strategies, and work across children’s services and partners to ensure a child‑centred approach. Hybrid working and ongoing professional development are offered.