Practice Assurance Lead

Job Title: Practice Assurance LeadLocation: Wandsworth, LondonSalary: Up to £58,893 per annumContract Type: Permanent, Full Time (36 hours)Closing Date: 4th November 2024

Practice Assurance Lead (2 positions)Are you passionate about delivering excellence in social work? The Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership seeks two Practice Assurance Leads to join Children's Services. This pivotal role supports our commitment to delivering high-quality social care through effective quality assurance frameworks and practice standards.

Employed under the Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership, we aim to provide the highest quality services at the lowest attainable cost. This role operates within a team committed to innovation and professional growth, with a focus on responsive, high-quality service delivery across Children's Services.

Reporting to the Quality Assurance Service Manager, you will play a key role in implementing and supporting the Practice Assurance Framework. Your efforts will focus on developing high-quality, responsive services that drive our Outstanding Practice Framework and ensure effective support for children and their families.

• Quality Assurance Activities: Conduct reflective Learning Episodes (case audits), dip-sampling, thematic reviews, and multi-agency assurance projects to assess and improve the quality and impact of our practice.
• Learning Culture: Lead initiatives that create a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring child and family voices are central to practice evaluation and improvement.
• Collaborative Development: Work closely with Workforce Development to organise thematic practice weeks and integrate audit findings into updated practice guidance and procedures.
• Communication and Influence: Present findings, insights, and recommendations through reports, workshops, and strategic meetings to inform and improve service delivery.
• Anti-discriminatory Practice: Promote anti-racist, inclusive practices and foster a safe and supportive environment for all staff and service users.

• Social Work England registration with experience as a qualified social worker.
• Experience in Quality Assurance within social care, with a passion for impactful practice improvements.
• Analytical Skills: Strong attention to detail with the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights.
• Leadership and Collaboration: Skilled in engaging with internal and external partners, promoting a collaborative approach to service improvement.
• Commitment to Equality: Dedication to anti-discriminatory and anti-racist practice, challenging any unjust behaviours and fostering an inclusive environment.

• 40 days annual leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays).
• Flexible working options and a generous pension plan.
• A supportive environment for career development within a large and innovative organisation.

Contact Phil at Ackerman Pierce on or to apply.

Join us in shaping outstanding social care practice for children and families in Wandsworth. Apply today!