Job Title: Practice Supervisor – FAST (Family Assessment and Support Team), Richmond
Location: Richmond area. Flexible work bases and hybrid working available
Salary: To £46,549 per annum pro rata
Grade: M
Hours: Part time hours available, can be combined with part time Social Work hours. Flexible working can be discussed
Contract: 12 month fixed term
Our Family Assessment and Support Teams work with children, young people and the families who are in need of support or protection.
We have high aspirations for our children and young people and always strive to work collaboratively with families and young people, working strongly with the belief that each child and young person has a network around them, which is essential to work alongside and engage with. We have an extensive training and learning offers to support our Practice Supervisors/Social Workers in their work with children and families.
The Role
Here at North Yorkshire County Council we are extremely proud of the work our Children’s Services do; their hard work has been recently recognised by Ofsted in our 2018 review, rating us as Outstanding across all areas. We are now pleased to be offering the opportunity to join our highly acclaimed service and help us continue to offer an excellent provision.
An exciting position has arisen for an enthusiastic, well-motivated Practice Supervisor to join the Richmondshire Team for a 12 month period. You will be working in a team that is constantly trying to improve outcomes for safeguarding children and supporting their families. The team is committed to work with children and their families/carers, using a range of solution focussed, strength based relationship practice models, including Signs of Safety, Systemic theory and the Family Finding approach. We are looking for an individual who can help us continue to offer a unique service and truly make a difference to the young people of our county.
One of the primary aspects of the role of the Practice Supervisor is to supervise Social Workers on a day to day basis to ensure the delivery of an effective social work service to children and their families in accordance with the relevant policies and procedures. Another significant part of the role is to manage risk and to support Social Workers in managing risk, developing practice, as well as leading and mentoring colleagues in reaching appropriate decisions. Your key tasks will also include quality assurance and performance management, care planning, as well as chairing multi agency meetings and attending child protection conferences.
You will be suitably qualified (DIPSW/CQSW/Masters/Degree in Social work) and preferably have supervisory or management experience as well as being able to evidence skills and knowledge in line with the job specification. You will have a passion for working with young people and creating brighter futures for them and their families and contribute to the on-going development of our high standards of practice.
In return for your hard work and dedication to our service, you can expect to receive various employee benefits including flexible working hours – including the ability to work from home, - generous leave entitlement and access to our ‘Everybody Benefits’ package which includes numerous high-street retail discounts. We are also committed to providing ongoing support in what we appreciate can be a rewarding yet challenging role.
North Yorkshire County Council covers a wide area with teams in all districts, shortly to become North Yorkshire Council in April 2023.
For more information about working in Children & Families Service in North Yorkshire County Council, please see our dedicated campaign page
For an informal conversation, we would welcome you to contact Tara Bray (Team Manager) by emailing Tara.Bray@northyorks.gov.uk
If you are interested in a career in Social Work and would like more information about this, please contact Samantha Clayton (Head of Effective Practice & QA) on Samantha.Clayton@northyorks.gov.uk We have many opportunities to support people wanting to become Qualified Social Workers.
Key dates
Closing Date – Sunday 5th February 2023
Shortlist Date – Monday 6th February 2023
Interview Date – Thursday 9th February 2023
We look forward to exploring your interest and receiving your application.
Key documents
Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.
NYCC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.
We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.