Practice Supervisor

Bradford Children and Families Trust; Bradford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional children and families services provider in Bradford is seeking a dedicated Practice Supervisor to enhance social work practices within the East Children & Families Team. This essential role involves leadership in practice, mentoring new social workers, and ensuring quality assurance on complex cases. The ideal candidate has strong experience in social work and a passion for developing high-quality services for children and families. The position offers a supportive environment to foster staff development and improve service delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading and supervising social workers.
• Strong understanding of quality assurance processes.
• Ability to develop practice amongst staff.

Responsibilities

• Influence and develop high-quality practice across the team.
• Model excellent social work standards.
• Support team performance and workforce development.

Skills

Practice leadership

Social work standards

Restorative practice

Supervision and mentoring

Education

Social Work Degree

Job description

🌟 Practice Supervisor - Children & Families 🌟

🏢 Organisation: Bradford Children and Families Trust
📍 Team: East Children & Families
📊 Grade: PO4
👤 Reports to: Team Manager
🧩 Department: Children's Services

Bradford Children and Families Trust is seeking an experienced and motivated Practice Supervisor to join the East Children & Families Team. This is a key leadership role for a practice expert who is passionate about developing high-quality social work practice and supporting staff to achieve the best outcomes for children, adolescents, and families. 💙

🎯 Key Purpose of the Role:

✨ Work closely with the Principal Social Worker to influence, develop, and embed high-quality practice across the team
🧠 Act as a practice leader, modelling excellent social work standards and restorative practice
🎓 Lead and support ASYE social workers and student social workers, including supervision, mentoring, assessment, and panel attendance
📈 Support the Team Manager with team performance, quality assurance, and workforce development

🔹 Main Responsibilities:

👥 Practice Leadership & Quality Assurance

• Be a practice expert and consultant on complex cases involving children, adolescents, and their families

• Model and embed restorative practice across the service

• Quality assure assessments, plans, and reports, including court work

• Lead complex assessments and support others to develop analytical and risk management skills

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