Practice Supervisor - Family Help Team - Birmingham - £33.30

Caritas Recruitment Limited; Highgate; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Caritas Recruitment Limited in Birmingham is seeking a dedicated Practice Supervisor to lead our Family Help Team and support a group of qualified social workers delivering high-quality services to families in need.

You will provide supervision and guidance, run regular team meetings and case reviews, develop training, liaise with external agencies, and ensure robust case management and compliant documentation.

Qualifications

• A recognized social work qualification (CQSW, DipSW, or equivalent).
• Significant post-qualifying experience in social work, particularly in child protection or family services.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills with a proven track record of managing and developing teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with diverse groups.
• Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and frameworks related to children's services.

Responsibilities

• Providing supervision and guidance to social workers, ensuring adherence to best practices and compliance with relevant policies.
• Conducting regular team meetings and case reviews to assess progress and address challenges.
• Developing and implementing training programs to enhance team skills and knowledge.
• Collaborating with external agencies and stakeholders to ensure comprehensive support for families.
• Monitoring case management processes and maintaining accurate documentation in line with regulatory standards.

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Practice Supervisor to join our Family Help Team in Birmingham. This pivotal role offers an exciting opportunity to lead and support a team of qualified social workers in delivering high-quality services to families in need. With a competitive salary of £33.30 per hour, you will be instrumental in fostering a supportive environment that prioritizes child welfare and promotes positive outcomes for families.

As a Practice Supervisor, your key responsibilities will include:

• Providing supervision and guidance to social workers, ensuring adherence to best practices and compliance with relevant policies.
• Conducting regular team meetings and case reviews to assess progress and address challenges.
• Developing and implementing training programs to enhance team skills and knowledge.
• Collaborating with external agencies and stakeholders to ensure comprehensive support for families.
• Monitoring case management processes and maintaining accurate documentation in line with regulatory standards.

The ideal candidate will possess the following essential qualifications and skills:

• A recognized social work qualification (e.g., CQSW, DipSW, or equivalent).
• Significant post-qualifying experience in social work, particularly in child protection or family services.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills, with a proven track record of managing and developing teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse groups.
• Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and frameworks related to children's services.

In addition to a competitive hourly rate, we offer a supportive working environment, opportunities for professional development, and access to a range of employee benefits. Join us in making a difference in the lives of families in Birmingham.