Practice Supervisor - Child in Need and Child Protection

Practice Supervisor - Child in Need and Child Protection

Salary: Grade 10/11 £47,181 to £54,495 per year (depending on experience) Grade 11 attracts an additional 6% supplement in lieu of a lease car

Location Church Square House, Scunthorpe

Hours: 37 hours per week

DBS: Yes Enhanced with Barred List Check

This is a Temporary, Full Time vacancy that will close in 24 days at 23:59 BST.

The Vacancy

Lead, Inspire, Safeguard - Make a Difference in Children's Lives

At North Lincolnshire, we are proud of the Outstanding care we provide for vulnerable children, as highlighted in our Ofsted report. We're passionate about safeguarding and supporting children and families, and we are now seeking a Practice Supervisor to lead our Child in Need and Child Protection services.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced social work professional to make a real difference, guiding and supervising a talented team of social workers in the delivery of child in need and child protection work.

Why This Role?

As a Practice Supervisor, you will:

• Lead and supervise a team of social workers, overseeing cases in child in need, child protection, some children in care, and court proceedings.

• Ensure that all interventions meet the highest standards of safeguarding, quality assurance, and evidence-based practice.

• Drive the team's success by fostering an environment of reflective practice and continuous professional development.

• Have the autonomy to make critical decisions that directly impact the lives of children and families in North Lincolnshire.

What We're Looking For:

• A qualified social worker with significant experience in child protection and safeguarding.

• Proven experience in supervision and leading social work teams in high-stakes, complex cases.

• A confident communicator, passionate about improving the lives of children and families.

• A full UK driving licence and access to a car with business insurance.

What We Offer You:

• Competitive Salary - Grade 10-11, £47,181 - £54,495, plus 6% car allowance (Grade 11).

• Manageable caseloads to ensure quality practice and support for your team.

• Generous leave - 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

• Flexible working arrangements to support your work-life balance.

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme and a range of employee benefits.

• Ongoing training and development to enhance your career.

• North Lincs Benefits Scheme - A range of perks and discounts for local services, leisure activities, and more.

Ready to Lead?

This is your chance to step into a leadership role and be part of a team that is truly making a difference. At North Lincolnshire, we're committed to delivering the very best for children and families, and we need someone like you to help us continue our outstanding work.

For an informal chat, contact Louise Stretten at
or call .

Closing Date: Midnight, 7th November 2025

The Council

We are collectively organised around the people and place of North Lincolnshire. Together we ensure that our communities are safe, well, prosperous and connected. We are ambitious for North Lincolnshire, we want our area to be the for our residents by being the we can be. We achieve this through living our values - equality of opportunity, excellence, integrity and self-responsibility - in all that we do.

The Benefits

• Staff Discounts
• Annual Leave
• Access to Pensions
• Salary sacrifice scheme
• Free car parking
• Eye test and glasses reimbursement