Practice Supervisor

Job Introduction

Practice Supervisor - Adoption Team 

Lincolnshire, Lincoln

Permanent, Full-time

£48,738 - £54,143

Interviews: 23 November

This is what progress looks like

There's never been a more exciting time to join our adoption service: alongside making a difference to the lives of children and families in Lincolnshire, we're sharing best practice and driving innovation alongside other authorities by being a member of the Family Adoption Links regional partnership.  

Our people are at the heart of this progress: that's why we make sure they have access to the best support, development, and training opportunities. Staff will also have access to regional training and attending national working groups, in addition to the excellent training on offer from Lincolnshire.

Adoption social work is challenging - we're making sure it's challenging for the right reasons.

This is what potential looks like

Lincolnshire is an Outstanding Authority who specialise in providing excellent adoption services and support for children and young people who have diverse needs because of their early experiences. We endeavour to create an adoption experience that is individually tailored to the needs of children in our care, enabling them to express their characters, feel safe and enrich their lives.

As the Practice Supervisor you’ll will lead a small team of Social Workers, Family Help workers and Child and Family Officers who specialise in offering support to adoptive families, and those who hold a Special Guardianship Order or Child arrangement order. 

You will work within the wider team of children’s social worker and supervising social worker that together form the Adoption service for Lincolnshire, working together to develop the whole service to ensure we are meeting the needs of our adoptive    families, children and birth relatives. There is a lot of opportunity for personal development and growth in this ever changing area of complex social work.   

This is an exciting and diverse role that allows creativity and the development of our services to families. The post holder will have oversight of the council’s use of the Adoption and Special Guardianship support fund, which provides tailored therapeutic support to adopted children and those who are cared for under Special Guardianship or Child Arrangement orders.  

The role also includes the development and review of local, regional and pan regional innovations, including peer support and voice and influence of those with lived experience of adoption and kinship care. The role also involves the development and improvement work nationally through our links to Adoption England.  

This role has oversight for the support of others impacted by adoption such as those adults wishing to access their records and the birth families who have lost a child to adoption, supporting the staying in touch arrangements for children and families across the county.         

Day to day, you’ll be using our Signs of Safety methodology to support staff to collaborate with families and empower them to find their own solutions. 

Our offer to you

Along with a competitive salary of £48,738 - £54,143

• 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

At Lincolnshire County Council, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we offer a rewarding package designed to support your work–life balance, health and wellbeing, financial security, and career growth. Find out more about our offer to you in the attached brochure.

If you’re a Social Work England registered worker with the necessary skills and experience and a passion for supporting children and families in this unique role, we would want to hear from you.   

Take your next step with us today and help shape the future of adoption services.  

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Sharon Clarke, Adoption Team Manager Sharon.clarke@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.