Practice Supervisor - Children with Disabilities Team
Kirklees
£46,731 - £48,710
13999
37
6th Jan, 2025
Job description

Are you an experienced social worker ready to take the next step in your career? Join our innovative and creative team at Kirklees as a Practice Supervisor in our Children with Disabilities Service. This role is crucial for delivering high-quality practice and achieving the best outcomes for our children and families. As a Practice Supervisor you will not directly carry a caseload but will focus and supporting your team to deliver high quality practice.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Supervise and Support: Oversee a small team of social workers, ensuring effective delivery of services to children and families.
  • Build Relationships: Collaborate with partners to provide the right support at the right time.
  • Safeguard and Promote Welfare: Commit to the safety and well-being of children and young people.
  • Develop Others: Support the growth of students and newly qualified social workers.
  • High-Quality Practice: Ensure assessments and plans are of the highest standard.
  • Chair Meetings: Lead multi-agency meetings to coordinate care and support.

What We Offer:

  • Comprehensive Induction Programme
  • Dedicated Supervision
  • Continuous Professional Development Opportunities
  • Essential Qualifications:
  • Social Work England (SWE) Recognised Qualification
  • Registration with SWE
  • Enhanced DBS Check

Alternative Job Titles May Include:

Social Work Supervisor

Children's Services Supervisor

Disability Services Supervisor

Why Kirklees?

At Kirklees, we believe in fostering a supportive and dynamic work environment. As a Practice Supervisor, you will benefit from:

  • Excellent Flexible Working: We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements to help you manage your personal and professional life effectively.
  • Career Advancement: We are committed to your professional growth, providing numerous opportunities for career progression and development.
  • Innovative Work Culture: Join a team that values creativity and innovation, always looking for smarter ways to deliver our services.
  • Community Impact: Be part of a service that makes a real difference in the lives of children with disabilities and their families, contributing to the well-being of our community.
  • Supportive Environment: Work in a setting that prioritises your well-being and professional development, with dedicated supervision and continuous learning opportunities.

Name-Blind Shortlisting: We adopt a ‘name blind’ approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage.

Apply Now to make a difference in the lives of children with disabilities and their families.

The provisional interview date is 16th January. 

Sarah Schofield is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information. 
This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the Job Description/Profile.  A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
We know there’s a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email: jobs@kirklees.gov.uk or phone: 01484 221000 and ask for ‘Recruitment’.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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