Children's Services Practice Supervisor
- Recruiter
- LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
- Location
- Lincoln
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 23 Mar 2017
- Closes
- 27 Mar 2017
- Sectors
- Engineering, Defence
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Make a real contribution to care across the county
Here at Lincolnshire County Council, we believe that children, young people and families deserve outstanding social care. Our high aspirations mean we're now at the forefront of innovation and while we've made great strides, we want to achieve more. Much more. That's why we're part of an exciting project with Eileen Munro, using the Signs of Safety framework across all service areas. We're also involved in the Partners in Practice Programme - an exciting partnership where we work with other best performing local authorities to redefine what children's services departments look like, with the only design principle being what works for children. Bring your ideas and innovation to the table and you'll transform the lives of children by delivering tangible results, not only here in Lincolnshire, but across the UK.
Everything we're doing has created a supportive and vibrant working environment in which we genuinely want you to progress and feel confident in your role.
What you'll be doing
Our Family Assessment and Support Teams work with children and young people, both short and long term, within Child in Need (CiN), Child Protection (CP) and Looked After Children (LAC) and Care Proceedings. As Practice Supervisor and frontline manager, you'll manage, guide and supervise a small team, providing primary assessment, support and advice. You'll also ensure that our vision for Children's Services and the priorities of the team are met to safeguard and protect children and young people at all times. This is an exciting opportunity to have real input in to the efficient and effective delivery of care across the county for the children we look after.
What we're looking for
An HCPC registered social worker with extensive experience of children's social work.
Practice Educator Stage 1 and 2 - and ideally a post graduate management certificate.
An understanding of the importance of good people management, as well as experience supporting, guiding and mentoring others.
Knowledge of childcare legislation and experience of Section 47 investigations.
Budget management skills and experience managing projects.
Exceptional planning and organisational skills, an eye for detail and the ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines.
Collaborative, committed and motivated, you're a great team manager who enjoys working with a diverse range of people.
Here at Lincolnshire County Council, we believe that children, young people and families deserve outstanding social care. Our high aspirations mean we're now at the forefront of innovation and while we've made great strides, we want to achieve more. Much more. That's why we're part of an exciting project with Eileen Munro, using the Signs of Safety framework across all service areas. We're also involved in the Partners in Practice Programme - an exciting partnership where we work with other best performing local authorities to redefine what children's services departments look like, with the only design principle being what works for children. Bring your ideas and innovation to the table and you'll transform the lives of children by delivering tangible results, not only here in Lincolnshire, but across the UK.
Everything we're doing has created a supportive and vibrant working environment in which we genuinely want you to progress and feel confident in your role.
What you'll be doing
Our Family Assessment and Support Teams work with children and young people, both short and long term, within Child in Need (CiN), Child Protection (CP) and Looked After Children (LAC) and Care Proceedings. As Practice Supervisor and frontline manager, you'll manage, guide and supervise a small team, providing primary assessment, support and advice. You'll also ensure that our vision for Children's Services and the priorities of the team are met to safeguard and protect children and young people at all times. This is an exciting opportunity to have real input in to the efficient and effective delivery of care across the county for the children we look after.
What we're looking for
An HCPC registered social worker with extensive experience of children's social work.
Practice Educator Stage 1 and 2 - and ideally a post graduate management certificate.
An understanding of the importance of good people management, as well as experience supporting, guiding and mentoring others.
Knowledge of childcare legislation and experience of Section 47 investigations.
Budget management skills and experience managing projects.
Exceptional planning and organisational skills, an eye for detail and the ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines.
Collaborative, committed and motivated, you're a great team manager who enjoys working with a diverse range of people.