Who You Are As a Practice Supervisor within the Children and Families Service, you are a committed and qualified social work professional. You have substantial experience in the field, particularly with complex child protection and court proceedings. With a strong understanding of legal frameworks and good practice standards related to children and families, you play a crucial role in safeguarding and promoting their welfare. You are able to confidently manage operational tasks and communicate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders. What the Job Involves In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing and ensuring the effective delivery of social work services to children and families. You will model reflective practice, promote professional development, and supervise social workers in managing cases and risks. You will assist the team manager in making evidence-based decisions, manage resources, and work collaboratively with multi-agency partners. Your role will also involve strategic management duties, including policy and service development, communications management, and safeguarding commitments. Skills Social work supervision and case management Engagement and communication with families and stakeholders Risk management and decision-making Leadership and mentoring Report writing and performance monitoring Proficiency in electronic case recording systems Time management and ability to prioritize workloads Collaborative working with multi-agency partnerships