Practice Supervisor – Systemic Social Work Lead

Derbyshire County Council; South Normanton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Flexi-time scheme

Travel expenses

Free car parking

In-house counselling service

Occupational health service

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Derbyshire County Council in South Normanton is seeking a Practice Supervisor for the Children with Disabilities Service. Based at The Hub, South Normanton, the fixed-term post runs for seven months and requires 18.5 hours per week. The role focuses on supervising case work and leading practice within the team.

You will supervise social workers, support the Team Manager, champion systemic practice, and contribute to delivering high-quality services for children and families in Derbyshire.

Responsibilities

• Providing practice supervision on all case work (group and one to one)
• Personal supervision to Social Workers within the team
• Undertaking a professional practice lead role within their designated area of service.
• Assisting the Team Manager in efficient and effective delivery of the Children's Services Social Work Service.
• Demonstrating and championing systemic practice.
• Embedding Derbyshire's operating model into all social work practice to improve outcomes for children, young people, and families.
• Experience of creating rapport and building effective relationships with families.
• Experience in enabling flexible and thoughtful social work practice and positive change.

Job description

Derbyshire County Council in South Normanton is seeking a Practice Supervisor for the Children with Disabilities Service. Based at The Hub, South Normanton, the fixed-term post runs for seven months and requires 18.5 hours per week. The role focuses on supervising case work and leading practice within the team.

You will supervise social workers, support the Team Manager, champion systemic practice, and contribute to delivering high-quality services for children and families in Derbyshire.