Practice Supervisor - South Kesteven FAST

Lincoln; Grantham; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

SWE registration paid

Job summary

Lincolnshire County Council's South Kesteven FAST team in Grantham is seeking a Practice Supervisor to lead a small team of social workers and oversee safeguarding work. You’ll provide primary assessment, support and guidance across Children in Need, Child Protection, Children in Care and Care Proceedings, ensuring children are safeguarded and plans are child-centred.

The role offers 37 hours per week, a permanent contract, and a salary between £48,738 and £54,143 with relocation consideration

Qualifications

• Qualified social worker with safeguarding experience.
• Experience with Child in Need, Child Protection and Care Proceedings.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage, guide and supervise a small team of social workers.
• Provide primary assessment, support and advice to families.
• Work with children and young people to safeguard at all times across care pathways.
• Support delivery of Signs of Safety and restorative practice.

Job description

Practice Supervisor - South Kesteven FAST

Job Title: Practice Supervisor

Working Pattern: 37 hours per week
Location:Grantham
Closing Date:25th September 2026

Interviews:2nd October 2026

We have an exciting opportunity for a Practice Supervisor to join our South Kesteven FAST Team in Grantham

Our Children's Services is rated by Ofsted as Outstanding. This is an incredible achievement and something all of us are extremely proud of, as it reflects the quality of social work practice we deliver to the children, young people and families we support across the County.

The role

As a Practice Supervisor, you’ll manage, guide and supervise a small team of social workers, providing primary assessment, support and advice . You’ll work with both children and young people within Child in Need, Child Protection, Children in Care and Care Proceedings to ensure that they are safeguarded at all times . This is an exciting opportunity to have real input in to the efficient and effective delivery of social care in a nationally leading local authority.

We believe that supporting emotional resilience is always important, but particularly so when you are working with the most complex and challenging of cases . We will provide you with a good work/life balance and flexibility, regular formal as well as informal supervision, monthly group learning and team meetings and access to emotional wellbeing support /counselling.

Our practice model is Signs of Safety and this is underpinned by a commitment to restorative practice, meaning that you will practice in a way where the strengths of the family and their network are honoured, where families are encouraged to develop their own solutions and where plans are child centred with the voice of the child being at the heart .

What our staff say

"I began my career with Lincolnshire County Council (LCC) Children’s Services nearly 19 years ago and have since gained a breadth of experience across various roles. Following the successful completion of my final student placement with the South Kesteven FAST Team, I qualified as a Social Worker and commenced my professional journey as a front-line practitioner supporting children and families .

Over the years, I progressed to the role of Practice Supervisor within the same team, where I was responsible for supervising Social Work Students, Apprentice Social Workers, qualified Social Workers, and Advanced Practitioners. I also broadened my experience by serving as an Independent Reviewing Officer and Child Protection Conference Chair, before returning to the South Kesteven FAST Team as a Practice Supervisor—a role in which I will conclude my career with LCC upon retirement .

Throughout my career, I have benefited from extensive training and development opportunities that have supported my continuous professional growth . I successfully completed both Practice Educator Stage 1 and Stage 2 qualifications, enabling me to mentor and support the development of Social Work Students, Apprentices, and colleagues undertaking their own Practice Educator training ."

Our offer

We offer a competitive salary £48,738 - £54,143 and we'll also pay for your annual SWE registration.

A relocation package may be considered for the successful candidate. More details relating to our Relocation Policy can be found here.

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

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

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 .

Fluency Duty

In accordance with Part 7 of the ImmigrationAct 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers andprovide 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 .

Practice Supervisor - South Kesteven FAST

• Frequency Annual
• Job Reference 790/3594
• Contract Type Permanent
• Closing Date 25 September, 2026
• Job Category Social Care Qualified - Children