Job Description - Interim Quality Assurance and Improvement Officer
3-month contract position with a local authority
Summary
This is a 3-month contract position with a local authority, working within the Practice Hub. The postholder will lead and contribute to quality assurance activities across Children's Services, ensuring that children, young people, and families receive high-quality, effective, and relationship-based support. The role focuses on evaluating practice, identifying strengths and areas for improvement, analyzing performance and practice data, and supporting practitioners and managers to embed excellent social work practice.
Responsibilities
Undertake regular practice evaluations, case audits, dip sampling, and quality assurance activities across Children's Services.
Moderate and quality assure audits completed by managers and practitioners.
Evaluate the quality and effectiveness of social work practice against statutory requirements, professional standards, and organizational expectations.
Identify areas of good practice and opportunities for service improvement.
Gather and incorporate the views and experiences of children, young people, and families into quality assurance activities.
Monitor the implementation and impact of improvement actions.
Requirements:
Minimum 3-4 years post-qualification experience as a Social Worker.
Significant experience within Children's Social Care Services.
Experience undertaking audits, practice evaluations, or quality assurance activities.
Experience supporting practice improvement and service development initiatives.
Social Work Degree, DipSW, CQSW, or equivalent recognized social work qualification.
Registration with Social Work England.
Evidence of continuing professional development.
Additional Information
Working hours: 36.5 hours per week
DBS required.
Location: One Avenue Road, Aston, Birmingham, West Midlands, B6 4DU, United Kingdom
Work pattern: 2 days in the office (Monday and Thursday) mandatory, 3 days remote (the number of days may vary)
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