Practice Supervisor - South Kesteven FAST

Lincolnshire County Council; Grantham; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SWE registration paid

Relocation package

Job summary

Lincolnshire County Council in Grantham is seeking a Practice Supervisor to lead the South Kesteven FAST Team, delivering safeguarding for children and young people using Signs of Safety and restorative practice.

You will manage, supervise and guide a small team of social workers, delivering primary assessment, support and advice across Child in Need, Child Protection, Children in Care and Care Proceedings.

Qualifications

• manage, guide and supervise a small team of social workers
• provide primary assessment, support and advice
• work with children and young people within Child in Need, Child Protection, Children in Care and Care Proceedings
• practice model is Signs of Safety and restorative practice

Responsibilities

• Supervise and develop Social Work Students, Apprentices and colleagues
• Ensure safeguarding of children and young people across cases
• Collaborate with teams to deliver timely, child-centered plans
• Provide regular supervision and support to staff

Job description

Job Title: Practice Supervisor

Salary: £48,738 - £54,143

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