Youth Justice Practice Lead - Mentoring & Relationships

Stoke-on-Trent City Council; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

28 days annual leave rising to 33 days

Relocation and commuter support

Job summary

Stoke-on-Trent City Council is seeking experienced Practice Leads for the Youth Justice Support Service. Bring your social work expertise to lead practice, supervise colleagues and collaborate with partners to safeguard and support children and families.

You will mentor staff, conduct reflective supervision and contribute to coordinated planning within the Families First Partnership model. A recognised social work qualification and registration are essential, with post-qualifying leadership

Qualifications

• A recognised social work qualification and registration with Social Work England, plus post-qualifying qualification or willingness to pursue one.
• Extensive experience in complex children and families social work, including child protection, court work, and care planning.
• Strong knowledge of childcare legislation and safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide practice leadership, reflective supervision, mentoring and coaching to practitioners in the Youth Justice Support Service.
• Undertake joint visits, support complex assessments and decision-making, identify risk and protective factors.
• Support safeguarding decisions including Section 47 enquiries with the Multi-Agency Child Protection Team.

Skills

Social work qualification

Children & families exp

Leadership/mentoring

Communication & collaboration

Education

Post-qualifying social work qualification or management qualification

Job description

Stoke-on-Trent City Council is seeking experienced Practice Leads for the Youth Justice Support Service. Bring your social work expertise to lead practice, supervise colleagues and collaborate with partners to safeguard and support children and families.

You will mentor staff, conduct reflective supervision and contribute to coordinated planning within the Families First Partnership model. A recognised social work qualification and registration are essential, with post-qualifying leadership