What's involved with this role: Job Title: Head of Service Quality Assurance and Safeguarding Ref: Stoke 5279715 Pay rate: £319.93 per day PAYE Role length: Anticipated 2 - 3 months Additional requirement: Enhanced DBS, Social work qualification and registered social worker status The role: We are looking for an experienced Lead for Quality Assurance who has experience with quality assurance and conference and review services for short term sickness cover. You will be a highly experienced and value-driven leader able to support with the continuity in shaping the continuous improvement of Children’s Social Care services ensuring the voice of children, families and practitioners is central to all quality assurance activity. You will play a pivotal leadership role in driving high standards of practice and service delivery. Key responsibilities: To lead and direct on the Council’s operational activities in relation to a strategic area within the Early Intervention and Children’s Social Care Division To manage the service area, ensuring the provision of effective services in accordance with the legislation and Council’s policies, procedures and eligibility criteria To carry principal strategic leads on statutory duties in relation to an area within the Early Intervention and Children’s Social Care Division To ensure the delivery of quality services within allocated budgets To ensure continuous improvement within the designated service areas, performance against local and national expectations To establish a culture of excellence that puts learning at its heart and encourages the attitudes and respect needed to optimise individuals, talents and develop positive relationships between fellow citizens To ensure children’s voices and experiences are influential in the design and delivery of services What the client is looking for: Degree in relevant subject, Social work qualification and registered social worker status Detailed knowledge of Children’s Services with a clear understanding of the legislative framework Substantial experience of the management & delivery of children's services, strategic level planning and people management Proven management experience, with the ability to lead, inspire and develop multi-disciplinary teams in a complex social care environment Extensive social work experience, underpinned by a strong understanding of statutory responsibilities, safeguarding practice and regulatory frameworks Exceptional analytical skills, with the ability to evaluate data, identify themes and trends, and translate insights into measurable service improvements Considerable experience in report writing, producing high-quality analytical and evaluative reports for a range of forums and senior leaders Experience of managing Conference and Review Services, ensuring effective oversight, professional challenge and consistency of practice Strong engagement and communication skills, with the ability to gather staff feedback, interpret workforce insights and present findings confidently across a range of internal and external forums Significant experience of managing budgets and change management How to Apply: Quote the Job Title and Reference Number in your application. Submit your CV in Word format. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis—early submission is recommended. We will also add your details to our mail out lists. Please note you may receive details of roles outside of your immediate vicinity, as many candidates are able to relocate temporarily for work. Please disregard any such emails that are not of interest and let us know if you would rather not receive such mailouts and/or if you wish us to delete your details and prefer to apply direct to our advertised roles. If you do not hear from us within three working days, unfortunately your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion. Thank you for your interest in working with us. Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for. JE Please note that clients invariably ask us to strip out contact details from CVs before we submit them for consideration. This is always quicker and easier to do if you send your CV to us in Word format, rather than as a PDF please.