Practice Supervisor – Derbyshire – £tbc

Ashberry Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in social services seeks a Practice Supervisor based in Derbyshire. The successful candidate will manage case workflows, supervise staff, and conduct assessments, ensuring best practices are followed. Applicants must have a DIPSW qualification, Social Work England registration, and strong communication skills. This role promises personal and professional development opportunities within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Dedicated experienced Consultant

Friendly compliance team

Essential Enhanced DBS provided

£250 Referral bonus

Qualifications

• Must have an Enhanced and in-date DBS certificate.
• Capable of working alone and within multi-agency setups.
• Flexible approach to work and hours when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Champion and advise on systemic social work practice.
• Manage case workflow and provide reflective practice supervision.
• Conduct assessments of children's needs per statutory guidance.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of service needs

Competent IT skills

Education

DIPSW or equivalent qualification in Social Work

Social Work England registration

Job description

Practice Supervisor
Location: Derbyshire
Rate: £tbc

Details:
· Champion and advise on the application of systemic social work practice
and Derbyshire’s Operating Model, ensuring Social Workers are able to
use research in practice.
· Effectively manage the case workflow and provide ongoing reflective
practice supervision to achieve best practice in line with current research
and policy.
· Work with partners to provide independent scrutiny and oversight in
Children’s review meetings to ensure the Child is safe and positive
outcomes are achieved.
· Contribute to regular reports on performance and practice of developing
children’s social work within a defined area to operational management
teams, Principal Social Worker and other internal and external agencies as
necessary to identify any areas to improve upon.
· Provide clear and accurate assessment of children’s needs in line with
statutory guidance. Providing specialist and expert advice to front line
practitioners and work alongside them in complex cases providing
coaching and as appropriate.
· Promote and continuously develop integrated working practice with the
Early Help Service and partners agencies.
· Contribute to the continuous learning and development of practice across
the County including the development, delivery and evaluation of training.
Ensure the effectiveness of training programmes.
· Contribute to the development and delivery of the service plan objectives.

Ashberry Recruitment would ask that applicants meet the following:

• DIPSW or equivalent qualification in Social Work
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced and in date DBS certificate.
• Excellent communication skills and be able to make good decisions based on information available.
• Can work alone and within/contribute to a team/multi-agency set ups
• Possess knowledge of service needs.
• Competent IT skills and be able to navigate electronic file/recording systems.
• Can write clear, concise, and robust assessment/reports/files.
• Have a flexible approach to work and working hours when the need arises

Why Ashberry?

• Dedicated experienced Consultant providing the ultimate support through your job search
• Friendly compliance team to guide you through the registration and placement process
• Provides your essential Enhanced DBS
• £250 Referral bonus.

For more information please contact Carly on 01282 525510 or [e-mail]