Practice Supervisor - South Kesteven FAST
Working Pattern: 37 hours per week
Location: Grantham
Closing Date: 17 June 2026
We have an exciting opportunity for a Practice Supervisor to join our South Kesteven FAST Team in Grantham.
Our Childrens Services is rated by Ofsted as Outstanding. This is an incredible achievement and something all of us are extremely proud of, as it reflects the quality of social work practice we deliver to the children, young people and families we support across the County.
Role
As a Practice Supervisor, you will manage, guide and supervise a small team of social workers, providing primary assessment, support and advice. You’ll work with children and young people in Child in Need, Child Protection, Children in Care and Care Proceedings to ensure they are safeguarded at all times. This is an exciting opportunity to have real input into the efficient and effective delivery of social care in a nationally leading local authority.
We believe that supporting emotional resilience is always important, especially when you are working with the most complex and challenging cases. We provide a good work/life balance and flexibility, regular formal and informal supervision, monthly group learning and team meetings, and access to emotional wellbeing support and counselling.
Our practice model is Signs of Safety, underpinned by a commitment to restorative practice, meaning you will practice in a way where the strengths of the family and their network are honoured, families are encouraged to develop their own solutions, and plans are child‑centred with the voice of the child at the heart.
Our offer
We offer a competitive salary £47,181 – £52,413 (Pay Award Pending) and will pay for your annual SWE registration.
Key facts
* Frequency Annual
* Job Reference 803/3014
* Contract Type Permanent
* Closing Date 17 June 2026
* Job Category Social Care Qualified - Children
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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