North Yorkshire Council have a national reputation for excellence, and we are looking for a Practice Supervisor to join our Care Planning and Support Team.
About the service
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.
About the role
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
Do you have:
- A 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
Then we'd like to hear from you
It is an exciting time in Children and Young Peoples Services in North Yorkshire as we plan our approach in respect of the Families First Partnership Programme and how we will be responding to the social care reforms. Work is underway to plan our approach and implementations for 2027. As a result of this, some realignment may happen with job roles in the future, we want to be transparent about this in respect of this role.
To find out more about the role please contact
Clare Osbourne at clare.osborne@northyorks.gov.uk
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Key dates:
Closing date: 27th September 2026
Interview date: TBC
Company: North Yorkshire Council
Salary: £48,738 - £53,051 per annum
Location: Selby, North Yorkshire
Sector: Health and Social Care
Sector: Healthcare Management
Job Role: Supervisor
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Kirklees Metropolitan Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and flexible work environment for Childcare Lawyers in Northallerton. With hybrid working options and a strong commitment to employee growth, the council fosters a culture of collaboration and professional development, making it an ideal place for those passionate about making a meaningful impact in children's services.
Contact Details:
Kirklees Metropolitan Council Recruitment Team
