Practice Assurance Lead

Job Title: Practice Assurance Lead
Location: Wandsworth, London
Salary: Up to 58,893 per annum
Contract 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 (phone number removed) or to apply.

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