The Safeguarding and Quality Assurance Team has an exciting opportunity for an interim position as a Quality Assurance Officer to undertake auditing and quality assurance activity, in line with the Quality Assurance framework within Barnet Family Services. Through auditing and building strong relationships with practitioners and managers, adopting an appreciative enquiry approach, you will be responsible for driving practice improvement across the Family Services system.
You will be a qualified Social Worker, with at least five years’ post qualifying experience in a statutory social work setting with children and families and some management experience. The post holder will have excellent communication and report writing skills, and a well-developed knowledge base of the components for outstanding social work practice. The post holder will be responsible for undertaking audits, writing reports and undertaking practice development activity, contributing to Family Services key priorities and to drive practice improvement.
The post holder will have a strong background in social care practice and will demonstrate a creative and flexible approach to evaluating, monitoring and improving practice.
- 31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents
- A comprehensive Flexible Working Policy which supports work-life balance by empowering staff and management to make decisions around when, where, and how work is done
- A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers and more
- Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- Employee well- being training programs including confidential employee assistance
Responsibilities
Quality Assurance Officer - Internal in London employer: Borough of Barnet
Barnet Education & Learning Service (BELS) is an exceptional employer that prioritises a supportive and collaborative work culture, making it an ideal place for finance professionals looking to make a meaningful impact in the education sector. With a competitive salary, contributory pension scheme, and a strong commitment to work-life balance, employees enjoy the flexibility of predominantly remote work while being part of a motivated team dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. BELS also values diversity and equity, offering ongoing professional development opportunities and fostering an inclusive environment for all staff.
