Practice Supervisor

Lincolnshire pa.; Lincoln; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Discount schemes

Cycle to work

Flexible working

Career progression

Annual leave buy option

Job summary

Lincolnshire County Council in Lincolnshire is seeking a Practice Supervisor in Adoption to lead a small team of social care professionals and shape the delivery of adoption services across the county. This permanent, full-time role offers career development and regional collaboration for innovative practice.

The post includes oversight of the Adoption and Special Guardianship support fund, hybrid working, and a competitive salary of £48,738 - £54,143, with a contributory pension and generous

Qualifications

• Must be a registered Social Worker with Social Work England.
• Experience leading a multi-disciplinary team in social care.
• Experience in adoption services or kinship care preferred.
• Commitment to safeguarding and family support.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team of Social Workers, Family Help workers and Child and Family Officers.
• Collaborate with the wider children’s social care team to develop the Adoption service.
• Oversee Adoption and Special Guardianship support funds and related therapy services.
• Develop local, regional and pan-regional innovations, including peer support.
• Engage with Adoption England and support birth families and those in contact with adoptees.
• Utilise Signs of Safety daily to empower staff and families to find solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Social work

Adoption expertise

Education

Social Work England registration

Tools

Signs of Safety

Job description

Practice Supervisor - Adoption Team

Location: Lincolnshire, Lincoln

Contract: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: £48,738 - £54,143

Interviews: 23 November

This is what progress looks like

There's never been a more exciting time to join our adoption service: alongside making a difference to the lives of children and families in Lincolnshire, we're sharing best practice and driving innovation alongside other authorities by being a member of the Family Adoption Links regional partnership. Our people are at the heart of this progress: that's why we make sure they have access to the best support, development, and training opportunities. Staff will also have access to regional training and attending national working groups, in addition to the excellent training on offer from Lincolnshire. Adoption social work is challenging - we're making sure it's challenging for the right reasons.

This is what potential looks like

Lincolnshire is an Outstanding Authority who specialise in providing excellent adoption services and support for children and young people who have diverse needs because of their early experiences. We endeavour to create an adoption experience that is individually tailored to the needs of children in our care, enabling them to express their characters, feel safe and enrich their lives.

Role responsibilities

As the Practice Supervisor you’ll will lead a small team of Social Workers, Family Help workers and Child and Family Officers who specialise in offering support to adoptive families, and those who hold a Special Guardianship Order or Child arrangement order. You will work within the wider team of children’s social worker and supervising social worker that together form the Adoption service for Lincolnshire, working together to develop the whole service to ensure we are meeting the needs of our adoptive families, children and birth relatives. There is a lot of opportunity for personal development and growth in this ever changing area of complex social work. This is an exciting and diverse role that allows creativity and the development of our services to families.

The post holder will have oversight of the council’s use of the Adoption and Special Guardianship support fund, which provides tailored therapeutic support to adopted children and those who are cared for under Special Guardianship or Child Arrangement orders. The role also includes the development and review of local, regional and pan regional innovations, including peer support and voice and influence of those with lived experience of adoption and kinship care. The role also involves the development and improvement work nationally through our links to Adoption England. This role has oversight for the support of others impacted by adoption such as those adults wishing to access their records and the birth families who have lost a child to adoption, supporting the staying in touch arrangements for children and families across the county.

Day to day, you’ll be using our Signs of Safety methodology to support staff to collaborate with families and empower them to find their own solutions.

Our offer to you

• A competitive salary of £48,738 - £54,143
• A Contributory pension.
• Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work.
• Flexible working policies.
• Career progression opportunities..
• A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more

At Lincolnshire County Council, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we offer a rewarding package designed to support your work–life balance, health and wellbeing, financial security, and career growth. Find out more about our offer to you in the attached brochure.

If you’re a Social Work England registered worker with the necessary skills and experience and a passion for supporting children and families in this unique role, we would want to hear from you.

Contact

Sharon Clarke, Adoption Team Manager

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

A Smarter Working Employer

We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.

Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.

Fluency Duty

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We’re looking for candidates who share these values and bring them to life in their work, helping us build strong teams and make a real difference in the communities we serve.