Job Introduction
Job Title: Practice Supervisor, 0–5 Years Triage Panel
Salary: £47,181 - £52,413
Contract: Fixed‑term for three years, until 31 March 2029.
Location: Lincoln, with travel around the county required
Closing Date: 6th May 2026
Interview date: 20th May 2026
This Practice Supervisor role will lead the development and delivery of a new 0–5 Years Triage Panel, working across the local system to ensure babies, young children and families receive timely, integrated support to achieve the best possible outcomes.
About you
You will be a qualified social worker, health visitor or public health practitioner with significant system wide experience.
A driving license and access to a car as travel round the county is required.
About the role
The postholder will work closely with maternity, early years, public health and wider system partners to establish clear, effective pathways, informed by data, evidence and family voice, with a strong focus on areas of greatest need. The role will support service planning, targeting of evidence‑based programmes, and performance management of locality teams, driving continuous improvement and impact.
A key aspect of the role is quality assurance and standards setting, ensuring practice and service delivery align with delivery expectations, national guidance and local priorities. The postholder will oversee quality frameworks, monitor outcomes and impact, and ensure robust governance and assurance arrangements are in place. This includes preparing and presenting intelligence, performance and impact information to national bodies, including DfE and DHSC, and supporting Ofsted and CQC readiness through effective self‑evaluation and continuous improvement.
With a strong understanding of local maternity, early years and public health systems, the postholder will contribute to system‑wide data and intelligence, working with partners to develop integrated approaches that inform decision‑making and service improvement. The role includes leadership links to Perinatal Mental Health, Parent Infant Relationships, Infant Feeding and Parenting Support, supporting delivery of the Best Start and Healthy Babies Programme.
The Practice Supervisor will deputise for the Team Manager as required and will support delivery of the Parent Infant Relationship Strategy, Lincolnshire Best Start in Life Strategy, and Local Plan 2026–2031.
This is a fixed‑term role for three years, until 31 March 2029.
Our offer
We offer a competitive salary £47,181 - £52,413
- A Contributory pension.
- Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work.
- Flexible working policies.
- Career progression opportunities..
- A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more
Take your next step with us today and use your skills where they matter most.
If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role then please contact; Carly Kasi via email carly.kasi@lincolnshire.gov.uk
PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.
Please refer to our Job Information Pack here to support you in your application.
Please be advised that this position is subject to a criminal record check.
On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.
Please also note: once an application is submitted it is final and cannot be amended. If you withdraw your application, it cannot be reinstated and you will not be able to submit another application for that vacancy. If you have an issue with your submitted application, please contact recruitment@lincolnshire.gov.uk.
We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.
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.
A Smarter Working Employer
We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.
Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.
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.
Our values – collaborative, adaptable, eco-conscious, supportive, and responsible – guide everything we do. We’re looking for candidates who share these values and bring them to life in their work, helping us build strong teams and make a real difference in the communities we serve.
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