Practice Supervisor

Practice Supervisor - Adult Social Care Oxfordshire County Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Practice Supervisor to support the delivery of high-quality adult social care services across Oxfordshire. As a key member of the leadership team, you will provide professional supervision, guidance and support to social workers, occupational therapists, co-ordinators and students, helping to develop a culture of reflective practice, continuous learning and excellent outcomes for people who use our services.

You will oversee complex casework, including safeguarding enquiries, Mental Capacity Act work and court-related activity, providing professional oversight, challenge and decision-making where required. The role also involves chairing Best Interest and strategy meetings, acting as Safeguarding Manager where appropriate, and contributing to quality assurance, service improvement and performance monitoring activities. Alongside practice leadership responsibilities, you will support operational management by allocating work, managing demand, monitoring performance and ensuring the effective use of resources.

You will work closely with Team Managers, contribute to service development and help shape and maintain high standards of professional practice. We are looking for a qualified social worker with substantial experience in statutory adult social care, excellent leadership and communication skills, and a strong commitment to strengths-based practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practitioner looking to take the next step in their leadership career while making a significant impact on service quality and outcomes.,

As a Practice Supervisor, you will provide professional leadership, supervision and support to Adult Social Care practitioners while overseeing complex casework, safeguarding activity and quality assurance processes. You will help maintain high standards of practice, support staff development and contribute to the effective delivery of person-centred social care services across Oxfordshire.

At Oxfordshire County Council, our Adult Social Care service is motivated by a clear purpose: to help people live independent, meaningful lives supported by high quality, compassionate and professional practice. We value strong leadership at every level and invest in our workforce to ensure that practitioners are supported, developed and empowered to deliver their best work.

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Practice Supervisor to join our Adult Social Care service and play a key role in leading practice, supporting staff and ensuring consistently high standards for the people we serve.

As a Practice Supervisor, you will be accountable for the quality of social work practice across our team. You will provide professional supervision, guidance and leadership to social workers, occupational therapists, co-ordinators and students, supporting their development while ensuring compliance with legislation, policies and procedures. You will model strength based, person-centred practice and create a supportive and reflective learning environment.

You will hold responsibility for overseeing complex casework, including safeguarding enquiries, Mental Capacity Act work and court related activity, offering professional oversight and challenge where required. The role includes chairing Best Interest meetings and strategy meetings, acting as Safeguarding Manager when appropriate, and contributing to service improvement through quality assurance activity such as audits and performance management.

Alongside practice leadership, you will support the effective management of the service by allocating work, managing demand and prioritisation, and authorising the use of financial resources within agreed delegation, ensuring responsible use of public funds. You will work closely with Team Managers and deputise when required, contributing to operational decision making and continuous improvement. The role also supports recruitment and recruitment and retention activity and uses data and insight to strengthen practice and performance.

You will hold a recognised professional qualification in social work and be registered with the relevant professional body. You will bring substantial experience of working in statutory adult social care, with a strong understanding of relevant legislation including the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Mental Health Act 1983.You will have…