Head of Service Quality Assurance, Inspection and Safeguarding
2 weeks ago
Join Our Leadership Team as Head of Quality Assurance, Safeguarding and Audit
Location: County Hall, Preston, Lancashire
Directorate: Education and Children's Services, Children's Social Care
Salary: £77,883 - £85,119
About the Role:
Are you a leader with a passion for ensuring the highest standards in Children's Social Care? Lancashire County Council is seeking a dynamic Head of Quality Assurance, Inspection and Safeguarding to lead and shape our strategic approach to safeguarding, inspection readiness, and service improvement across Children's Social Care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Champion and sustain the Lancashire Family Safeguarding Model (LFSM), ensuring its continued impact and effectiveness.
- Lead the coordination of quality assurance across Children's Services, including audit planning, execution, and reporting.
- Drive preparation for inspections and peer reviews, contributing to the directorate's self-assessment alongside senior leaders.
- Manage Independent Reviewing Officers and provide professional oversight of key services including the Emergency Duty Team, LADO, Family Group Conferencing, SEND IAS, School Safeguarding, and Child Employment and Entertainment.
- Supporting the delivery of the Families First programme.
- Provide effective senior leadership and management of a diverse workforce, fostering a culture of continuous professional development.
- Develop and implement strategic business plans aligned with the core purpose of Children's Social Care.
What you will bring:
- Proven leadership experience in children's social care.
- Strong strategic thinking, analytical skills, and the ability to influence at senior levels.
- Experience in inspection preparation, quality assurance, and multi-agency working.
- An ability to demonstrate the behaviours and capabilities of our leadership framework.
Please attach a word document, no longer than 2 A4 pages with the following:
- a detailed account of your experience in leading a large Children's social care service.
- a statement on why you are the right candidate for this role.
Longlisting w/c 17th November 2025
Interviews w/c 1st December 2025
For a confidential conversation with our Executive Director please contact:
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