Quality Assurance Practice Lead

1 week ago


Dorchester, Dorset, United Kingdom Dorset Council Full time

About The Role:


Quality Assurance has a fantastic opportunity leading the quality of practice and supporting the workforce with practice changes and ongoing development.

The specific focus for this role is Child protection, we are looking for someone with expert practice knowledge and experience of delivering improved practice to ensure a highly skilled workforce who consistently provides good quality practice.

You will need experience of managing staff and demonstrate an ability to devise and implement improvement activity.

You will need significant understanding of legislation and up to date with both local and national learning to influence practice development.


This role reports to the Head of service for Development and Improvement (Principal Social Worker) and will work closely to deliver our workforce strategy.

You will lead a team comprising of engagement work, project and policy officer and practice educators.

The role will also support us in delivering our Sector Led Improvement work with other Local Authorities and working closely with the safeguarding partnership to deliver the updated WTG 2023.


This role is new to the service, making it a great opportunity for someone to really build and shape this new practice development team and be part of a well-established service managers group within QA.


Further Information:

Additional Information
This post requires significant travel. You must have a vehicle (or transport we deem suitable) available for use as needed.

See our policy on safeguarding children and young people.

See the children's social worker framework.

You must:
- have a degree in social work/Occupational Therapy or equivalent
- be able to fulfil the travel requirements of the post

Dorset Council:
A great place to work

We're passionate about making Dorset a great place to live, work and visit. Working for us should be no exception.

At Dorset Council we:
- provide more than 450 services to over 300,000 residents
- have ambitious aspirations
- are excited about our future
- care about Dorset and all the people who live here
- know that all roles make a difference and that our employees are key to our success

You will:
- have access to a range of employee benefits
- be part of an organisation that supports each other to grow and succeed
- have access to range of training opportunities which will help with your personal development and career progression

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We offer an interview to everyone who declares a disability and meets the essential criteria for the role.

We also look for applicants who share our commitment to our behaviours. We will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the selection process.


This role is UK based and we will need to establish your Right to Work as part of the appointment process.

We use generic job descriptions and person specifications. This means the job title on any attachments may differ from the job title in the advert. We may provide specific information in a context statement if relevant.

Find out more about how to apply.

About Us:

What's in it for you:

Are you seeking a rewarding career in Children's Services? Be part of designing social work for the future.


Join our exceptional teams in children's services, where you'll be fully supported and appreciated throughout your career - whether you're newly qualified, or an experienced practitioner.

In Dorset, we are dedicated to fostering an environment where every child can thrive, and we want our colleagues to do the same.


At the heart of our program is a commitment to support outcomes that matter - fostering environments where children, young people, and families not only stay together but thrive.

We're dedicated to providing the essential help they need, ensuring they are surrounded by the support of their family network, and creating safe spaces both inside and outside their homes.


What sets us apart is our unwavering dedication to ensuring children in care and care leavers find stable, loving homes.

This isn't just a job; it's a chance to make a lasting impact on the future of those who need it most.

We take immense pride in leading the way nationally, pioneering ground-breaking initiatives that have garnered recognition from the government.

Join a team of dedicated professionals in Children's Services who, in recent months and years, have set new standards in their commitment to the well-being of children and families.


Here at Dorset Council, you won't just be an employee - you'll be a vital contributor to a legacy of positive change.

Be a part of a community that values your skills, appreciates your passion, and recognises the difference you can make.

Join us in creating a brighter future for children, young people, and families. Your journey towards meaningful work starts here.

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