At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise social workers and ensure effective delivery of services for children and families.
- Company: Join North Yorkshire Council, dedicated to improving outcomes for children in care.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, relocation support, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with a focus on reflective practice and service improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children and families while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Recognised social work qualification and substantial experience in child protection.
The predicted salary is between 47181 - 51356 £ per year.
Our team works with children and young people who are cared for by the Local Authority, working closely with families, using an established Practice Model to create plans to achieve the best possible outcomes for children and young people. This includes working with children in the care of their parents or members of their network, in Local Authority foster care or sometimes residential care and children and families going through care proceedings. This means we cover all aspects of the court process, a good understanding of this or a willingness to learn is vital.
As a Practice Supervisor, your core focus will be to ensure the safe, effective delivery of social work services through the supervision and support of social workers within your supervision group. You will play a vital role in driving excellent practice, managing risk, and improving outcomes for children and families.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing day‑to‑day supervision and support to social workers across Children in Need, Child Protection and Looked After Children services
- Modelling and facilitating reflective, evidence‑based practice
- Supporting the professional development of staff, including involvement in annual appraisals
- Reviewing assessments, plans and interventions to ensure children are protected and supported
- Chairing multi‑agency meetings and working collaboratively with partner agencies
- Contributing to service development, practice improvement and strategic objectives
What we’re looking for:
- Recognised social work qualification (e.g. CQSW, DipSW, CSS, PQCCA)
- Social Work England registration
- Substantial post‑qualifying experience in social work
- Significant experience managing complex child protection and court‑related cases
- Proven ability to supervise, mentor and support social workers, including NQSWs
- Strong knowledge of the legal framework for children’s social work
For more information regarding our service, our practice model, what we can offer you and to meet some of our team and leaders, please visit: www.northyorks.gov.uk/childrenssocialworker
For an informal conversation, we would welcome you to contact Child Permanence Team Manager Jen Gosling at jen.gosling@northyorks.gov.uk.
Key dates:
- Closing date: 16th August 2026
Company: North Yorkshire Council
Salary: £47,181 to £51,356 per annum pro rata + relocation support
Location: Scarborough, North Yorkshire
Sector: Health and Social Care, Family Services, Healthcare Management
Job Role: Supervisor
Practice Supervisor – Child Permanence and Family Reunification in Scarborough employer: Kirklees Metropolitan Council
North Yorkshire Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth. As a Strategic Occupational Health Partner, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on workforce health while benefiting from ongoing development opportunities in a collaborative environment dedicated to public health.
Contact Details:
Kirklees Metropolitan Council Recruitment Team
