Are you an experienced Social Work professional with a passion for fostering and improving outcomes for children? Join our Fostering Service as a Practice Supervisor and help us continue our outstanding work in supporting local children in local placements. The fostering service continues to embed its core values of providing and supporting local children in local placements. We are extremely proud of our Children and Families Ofsted report, rating us as ‘Outstanding’ in all provisions across our children’s social care services. About the Role The successful candidate will join a county fostering service committed to developing excellent practice in line with the Fostering Regulations and National Minimum Standards. You will need to be committed to developing excellent outcomes for children through creating productive working relationships with a wide range of services to support our fostering families. Within this role, you will be responsible for the supervision and day to day support of a team of Fostering Social Workers and Fostering Support Workers who support North Yorkshire foster carers. We are looking for an experienced social worker who is ready to take the next step in their professional career or someone who is currently a Practice Supervisor wanting to join our team who has substantial case management experience, who can supervise on a day-to-day basis with effective social work practice to a busy team. What We’re Looking For Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration. Experience in fostering and a strong understanding of the assessment process. Knowledge of the impact of childhood adverse trauma. Supervisory or management experience is advantageous. Commitment to building positive working relationships with fostering families and partner agencies. The successful candidate will join a county fostering service committed to developing excellent practice in line with the National Fostering Regulations and National Minimum Standards. Why Join Us? Generous Annual Leave: 28 days of holiday (pro-rata), increasing to 34 days after 5 years’ service – plus public holidays. Pension Scheme: Save for your future with our generous Local Government Pension Scheme. Fitness Discounts: Discounted Gym memberships at various gyms across the county. Lifestyle Savings: Enjoy a wide range of discounts at hundreds of popular high-street and online retailers. And more: Additional wellbeing support, employee assistance, and development opportunities. Ongoing support from managers who will ensure you receive the relevant supervision and guidance throughout your role. For an informal discussion about the service or the role please contact Karen Forrester, Fostering Team Manager via email at Karen.Forrester@northyorks.gov.uk