2 X Social Work Quality Assurance Officers – Liverpool

2x Quality Assurance Officer
Location: Liverpool
Rate: £45

Liverpool Children’s Services is committed to improving our services to ensure that we are providing the best service possible for children, young people and families.

We are currently looking for 2 x Qualified and Registered Social Workers with experience in a Team Manager and/or QA/Practice Improvement type role, within a statutory Children’s Social care setting.

Applicants need to have a good understanding of what good social work practice looks like and be passionate about systemic and relational based practice models.

This role does not have any line management responsibility but does require an ability to work as part of a QA team, work with Social Care teams and also autonomously, demonstrating an ability to use initiative and experience to deliver a positive Quality Assurance system.

There is a requirement to work on site a minimum of 3 days a week, in order to build trusting relationships with teams, so that quality assurance becomes embedded as part of a positive and supportive culture of improvement.

Key responsibilities include ;

• collaborative auditing
• facilitating live audits
• coaching and mentoring
• producing high quality reports and action plans

Delivering bite-sized learning opportunities and supporting our “Care, Inspire, Thrive Children’s Workforce Academy”

Liverpool are currently adopting the Family Safeguarding Model and we would be particularly keen to welcome applications from practitioners experienced in this model.

Ashberry Recruitment would ask that applicants meet the following:

• DIPSW or equivalent qualification in Social Work
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced and in date DBS certificate.
• Excellent communication skills and be able to make good decisions based on information available.
• Can work alone and within/contribute to a team/multi-agency set ups
• Possess knowledge of service needs.
• Competent IT skills and be able to navigate electronic file/recording systems.
• Can write clear, concise, and robust assessment/reports/files.
• Have a flexible approach to work and working hours when the need arises

Why Ashberry?

• Dedicated experienced Consultant providing the ultimate support through your job search – available by phone, email and WhatsApp
• Weekly Payroll
• A simple online registration process, with help at hand to guide you through
• Friendly compliance team to guide you through the registration and placement process
• Provides your essential Enhanced DBS
• £250 Referral bonus
• We recruit in all areas of Social Work, both Children and Adults, and all the sub-specialties within these e.g. MASH, Locality, Duty and Assessment, Mental Health etc.  Management roles are also commonly available if you are looking for a higher level position.

If you feel this is the role for you please get in touch as we would love to hear from you!