Practice Supervisor

Practice Supervisor - Integrated Front Door Want to find out more about working in North East Lincolnshire? Here are some reasons why you'll love it... Are you an effective and decisive leader? Can your decision making and practice help secure the best outcomes for our children? North East Lincolnshire Council are delivering the fastest improvements ever seen within Children’s Services across the UK – join us and be part of making history If you’resomeone who thrives in a dynamic environment, is passionate about improving outcomes for children and families, and is ready to lead with integrity and purpose—this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact. What’s the role all about? You will lead, inspire, and support a dynamic team of social workers and other qualified professionals within the Integrated Front Door (IFD). With strong, decisive leadership, you’ll ensure high standards of practice, performance, and decision‑making. You’ll be accountable for the quality and impact of the team’s work, driving positive outcomes and shaping a responsive, effective service that makes a real difference to children and families. What will your day look like? Each day as a Practice Supervisor is varied and impactful. You’ll lead a team of dedicated social workers, overseeing their caseloads to ensure timely, high‑quality interventions. You’ll chair and support multi‑agency meetings, offering expert guidance on complex cases while fostering collaborative, holistic decision‑making with partners. Your role will champion professional development through reflective supervision and coaching, while ensuring all practice aligns with current legislation, policies, and performance standards. It’s a role where leadership meets purpose—driving real change for children and families. Who are we looking for? We’re looking for a qualified social work professional who brings both experience and passion to the role. You’ll have a solid track record in managing risk and making sound decisions, along with extensive experience in statutory social work and team supervision. Your knowledge of legislation, child development, and intervention methods will be key, as will your ability to lead, communicate, and stay organised. We value professionals who are committed to ongoing learning and relational practice, and you’ll need to be registered with Social Work England and hold the relevant qualifications to support your expertise. Because this isn’t just a job—it’s a chance to be part of a transformative journey. You’ll work in a supportive, values‑driven environment where your expertise is recognised, and your leadership can truly shape the future of Children’s Services. Join us and help make history. We want you to have the best interview experience with us, so will provide candidates selected for interview their questions 24 hours in advance of meeting us. We reserve the right to close our adverts early if we have received a significant volume of suitable applications. As part of your RewardNEL package , you will have a generous leave entitlement (including bank holidays) and enrolment into a local government pension. You will also have access to our exclusive RewardNEL platform. This includes a variety of salary sacrifice schemes including Cycle2Work, Holiday Extra and Tusker (Car Lease), discounts at local coffee shops and bars, direct access to our in‑house wellbeing support, free and discounted local car parking as well as instant access to new savings at major retailers, entertainment and hotels. NELC staff can also benefit from flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities and a Fostering friendly scheme. If you need any help applying for this position, please contact Wendy Trask on 07702 338542 (text or call). Wendy can support with digital access as well as offering advice and guidance about completing the different sections of the application form. Check out our Council Plan and read about all of the exciting new developments we have in the pipeline. We regularly review data to ensure our recruitment processes are fair, transparent and promote equal opportunities for all. We also have an in‑house Equalities Champions Group that works to promote and embed inclusivity in the workplace, helping us identify areas where we can take positive action, and make the organisation a safe space for colleagues to feel connected. #J-18808-Ljbffr