Practice Supervisor - Assessment & Intervention - Part-Time

Children’s Social Work Matters; Kirklees; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A local social work authority is seeking a part-time Practice Supervisor for Assessment & Intervention in Kirklees, England. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in social work, aiming to improve outcomes for children and families. Responsibilities include supervising social workers, leading multi-agency collaboration, and enhancing service standards. In return, a comprehensive induction and professional development opportunities will be provided. If you're passionate about empowering social work practice, consider applying for this rewarding role.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction programme

Continuous Professional Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in supervising social workers working with children.
• Ability to provide leadership and direction to staff.
• Strong track record of promoting child welfare.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support a small team of social workers.
• Collaborate closely with partners in education and health.
• Provide leadership to ensure high-quality outcomes.

Skills

Building relationships with partners

Commitment to safeguarding children

Supporting development of others

Improving standards of social work

High-quality social work assessment

Chairing multi-agency meetings

Offering high challenge and support

Education

Experience as a social worker

Job description

Practice Supervisor - Assessment & Intervention - Part-Time

Job location

Salary

£24,113 - £25,134 plus Market Rate Supplement of £3000 pro rata will apply which is reviewed annually

Want to find out more about working in Kirklees? Here are some reasons why you'll love it...

At Kirklees we want to be innovative and creative in the way we work to deliver our services. We are always looking for better and smarter ways to work and are seeking to recruit a practice supervisor to support and direct social work practice The role of practice supervisor is integral to the delivery of high quality practice to achieve the best outcomes for our children and families.

• Be good at building relationships with partners to support families get the right support at the right time.
• Have a commitment to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare?
• Have a strong track record of supporting the development of others through supporting students and newly qualified social workers?
• Have a desire to improve the standards of social work as we strive towards outstanding practice?
• Have a clear understanding of what high quality social work assessment and planning looks like?
• Have experience of chairing multi-agency meetings?
• Evidence the skill of offering high challenge and high support to those you are working with?

We are looking for an experienced social worker who are ready to take the next step in their professional career. Within this role you will be responsible for the supervision and day to day support of a small team of social workers who are working with children under a child in need, child protection plan or looked after children. You would be working closely with partners such as education and health to ensure that children and their families have the right support.

We recognise the need to support our practitioners in order to develop and enhance their skills and experience, you will be expected to share your expertise, provide leadership and direction to your staff which in turn will enable them to provide exceptional services to our children, young people and their families.

In return we will provide you with a comprehensive induction programme, dedicated supervision and a range of comprehensive Continuous Professional Development opportunities.

Ruth Cooplandis the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information.