Job Introduction
Bradford Children and Families Trust was established in April 2023 to enhance the quality and delivery of Children’s Services across our district. Our purpose is clear, to ensure that our promise to improve the lives of children and young people in Bradford becomes a reality. It’s a tough ask. It requires dedication, determination, and resilience – but under a new Chief Executive, Senior Leadership team and an unswerving drive to deliver the best outcomes, we are confident that we’ll achieve our ambition – and you, yours.
So, if you’re up for the Challenge we’d love to hear from you!
About The Role
The Practice Supervisor role is pivotal to our success. As the practice expert you will collaborate closely with the Principal Social Worker to influence and support the delivery of excellent practice through the development and progression of our students, newly qualified social workers, and the wider workforce by demonstrating good practice, sharing knowledge and experience, offering guidance, support, mentoring and consultation. To enable focus on the development of the team you will not have your own allocated workload, but you will have the responsibility for overseeing others work and making recommendations for the next steps.
This is a great opportunity for those who are aspiring managers and although there will be no direct line management of others you will share oversight with the Team Manager of some workers offering them reflective supervision.
It's a busy role! The challenges are diverse and complex, but the rewards are tangible. We will be there for your journey with us – enabling you to become the best you can be through continuous learning and development and a focus and investment in your health and wellbeing. If you are an experienced, qualified social worker looking to progress, this is the opportunity for you!
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting students through practice education and newly qualified social workers undertaking the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE).
- Supporting the Team Manager to manage the performance of the team through audit activity, reflective group supervision and quality assurance activity.
- As an expert in good practice, act as a consultant for others, advising on the most complex situations and taking the lead where necessary on complex assessments.
- Support less experienced social workers involved in legal proceedings.
- Undertake audit activity and disseminate learning identified.
- Undertake practice development projects with those who use our services, colleagues, and stakeholders.
- Supervise the Community Resource Worker within the team.
- You will work to achieve permanency and outstanding outcomes for children and young people through relationship-based practice.
About You
- Hold a DIPSW or equivalent qualification and are registered with the Social Work England as a qualified social worker, with at least four years post qualifying experience.
- Have a full driving license and car available for work (unless a disability prevents this).
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Experienced and expert in managing the delivery of quality outcomes for children and young people.
- An ability to build strong relationships with children, their families, colleagues and partner agencies.
- Passionate about the development of others and have a strong record of involvement in legal proceedings. You embrace change and strive for excellent practice placing children and young people at the heart of decision making; you have experience of tackling the most complex needs with enthusiasm, drive, and determination.
Benefits:
- £3000 retention bonus per annum
- Generous employer contributions in a Local Authority Pension Scheme
- Competitive salary and pay progression structure
- Real living wage as the minimum rate of pay
- Supportive carer and parental policies
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Access to Occupational Health and confidential counselling services
- Supportive staff networks
- Access to Blue Light Card discounts
- Professional development/support
- Career progression
- Enhanced annual leave entitlement
- Social Worker Registration fees paid
- Flexible working / hybrid options subject to service need
Next Steps
If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Bradford Children and Families Trust feel free to contact Keri Oncel.
Tel: 07483102464
Email: keri.oncel@bradfordcft.org.uk
Bradford Children and Families Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.
If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history prior to interview.
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check including a check against the Children’s barred list, will be carried out on preferred candidates.
