Practice Supervisor

Lincolnshire County Council; Lincoln; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization is seeking a Practice Supervisor to assist in delivering Children’s Services effectively. This role requires supervising a team and ensuring compliance with statutory duties. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in Children’s Services and a focus on safeguarding and risk management. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and a comprehensive benefits package, as well as opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Contributory pension

Comprehensive benefits package including discount schemes

Flexible working policies

Career progression opportunities

Generous annual leave entitlement

Qualifications

• Extensive post-qualification experience in a relevant Children’s Services environment.
• Strong understanding of the legislative framework that governs Children’s Services.
• Ability to supervise and support Senior Early Help Workers.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Team Manager in delivering services effectively.
• Supervise a team of Senior Early Help Workers.
• Ensure compliance with statutory duties and service vision.

Skills

Risk assessment and management

Safeguarding children

Team supervision

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Post-qualification experience in Children’s Services

Job description

About the Team

Future4Me launched countywide in February 2019 and brought together the Council's core offer to adolescents by building on the Youth Offending Team, Youth Hub and Early Help. Focusing on supporting children aged 14-18, we have a dedicated hub comprising staff with a focus on youth housing, diversion for youth justice, child exploitation, and community interventions. We work with a trauma recovery approach and address the challenging and complex behaviours through multi‑disciplinary cooperation. Future4Me aims to provide safe spaces for our children and protect them from additional familiar harm.

About the role

The Practice Supervisor assists the Team Manager in the efficient and effective delivery of the service. They provide supervision to a team of Senior Early Help Workers who line‑manage casework within the team. They are responsible for the standards of Children’s Services practice and the delivery of the directorate’s statutory duties and responsibilities within the vision of the service.

About you

We are inviting applications from individuals with a passion and commitment for working with vulnerable adolescents and their families that want to be part of the exciting developments in this area. We are looking for a highly motivated individual with a passion to learn and develop within the opportunity that Future4Me offers. Applicants will need to evidence that they have key competencies which include an enhanced understanding of risk assessment and management and a clear focus on safeguarding children. Extensive post‑qualification experience in a relevant Children’s Services environment with a detailed knowledge of the legislative framework that governs Children’s Services is essential.

Our offer

Along with a competitive salary, we are offering:

• 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
• For more information on what we can offer please see our rewards and benefits brochure

Interview & application details

Interviews will be held on 29th January 2026.

If this sounds like the role for you, then please read through the full Job Description to help you do the best application possible, before clicking apply.

If you would like an open and informal discussion regarding this role then please contact Rebecca Clift on [e-mail] or 07775 685 015.

Please refer to our Job Information Pack here to support you in your application.

Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.

All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.

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.

Other information

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 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.

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.

Our values – collaborative, adaptable, eco‑conscious, supportive, and responsible – guide everything we do. 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.