Overview
Are you a qualified social worker with experience of quality assurance and auditing and seeking a rewarding role within the public sector? West Berkshire Council is seeking to recruit a Quality Assurance and Audit Manager to join our Children and Family Service, reporting to the Service Manager within the Quality Assurance & Safeguarding Service. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the effective delivery of audit and assurance services within a dynamic and supportive organisation.
The Role
The Role
The Role description is as provided in the original posting.
Responsibilities
You will play a key role in supporting the Service Manager to further strengthen and develop West Berkshire's Quality Assurance & Audit processes within the Children and Family Services and ensure their effective operation. Your main responsibilities will include:
* The ongoing development and strengthening of the current WBC Quality Assurance and Audit frameworks.
* Conducting audits and reviews to assess compliance with standards and regulations
* Identifying areas for improvement and making appropriate recommendations
* Collaborating with service delivery teams to provide training, advice and support on quality improvement
* Monitoring progress on implementing audit recommendations
* Ensuring training needs identified through audit are successfully delivered and learning embedded.
* Preparing reports and presenting findings to relevant stakeholders
In addition, you will contribute to the overall management and leadership of the service, working closely with other colleagues to ensure the delivery of high-quality services to children and families.
Ideal candidate
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:
* Experience of completing children services audits and have significant experience of the management/supervision of social work staff working within a Local Authority Children Service
* Sound knowledge of audit methodologies and techniques
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
* Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings clearly
* Ability to build effective working relationships with stakeholders at all levels
* Self-motivated and able to work independently, as well as part of a team
If you are passionate about driving improvement and ensuring the best outcomes for children and families, this role is perfect for you.
Contract details
Please note this role is fixed term for two years from start date – Funding limited project
Benefits
West Berkshire Council Offer Excellent Employment Benefits Such As
* Flexible working wherever possible between the hours of 07.00-21.00
* Hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the office
* Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities
* Family friendly policies
* A range of local discounts
* Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits
* You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 29 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service.
Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Nicola Robertson on 01635 503153 or email nicola.robertson@westberks.gov.uk.
This post is a Sensitive Post for the purpose of the Local Government Housing Act 1989 and the post-holder is therefore restricted from engaging in any prescribed political activities. In summary, this means that you are prohibited from holding political office and from involvement in any political activity within or outside the workplace. Full details of the restrictions can be found in the Council’s Policy and Guidance on Politically Restricted Posts.
Join us at West Berkshire Council and make a positive impact in our community while advancing your career.
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