Audit Officer
PO5: Starting salary £54, 360 pa. rising in annual increment to maximum salary of £57,495 pa. including LW.
Fixed Term Contract or Secondment opportunity until September 2027.
About Us
Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ ; community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.
Job Description
Audit Officer
PO5: Starting salary £54, 360 pa. rising in annual increment to maximum salary of £57,495 pa. including LW.
Fixed Term Contract or Secondment opportunity until September 2027.
About Us
Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ ; community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.
Please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.
About the Team:
The Practice Evaluation and Audit and Complaints Teams sits within the Quality Assurance service. The team is accountable to Strategic Leaders in ensuring there is a detailed line of sight on areas of strength and areas for improvement in the delivery of services across the Division. The Practice Evaluation and Audit and Complaints Teams work collaboratively with the Social Care Academy to identify required learning and development activity on both an individual, service and multi-agency level.
About the Role:
This role focuses on driving practice excellence across Children’s Social Care through audit, quality assurance, complaints management, workforce development, and service improvement. It involves conducting and quality assuring audits, analysing performance and complaints data, leading learning and improvement activities, supporting practitioner development, coordinating multi-agency assurance work, preparing for inspections, and ensuring learning from audits, reviews and complaints translates into improved outcomes for children, young people and families. It also includes providing strategic advice, delivering training, contributing to governance processes, and supporting continuous service improvement across the organisation.
Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced/Standard/Basic Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information about the DBS can be found at www.homeoffice.gov.uk/agencies-public-bodies/dbs
Contact Information:
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Nina Sio-Lokam at nsio-lokam@lambeth.gov.uk
At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role.
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Audit Officer employer: London Borough of Lambeth
The London Borough of Lambeth is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and collaborative work culture that prioritises the well-being and professional growth of its employees. With a focus on driving practice excellence in Children’s Social Care, staff are provided with ample opportunities for development through training and multi-agency collaboration, all while contributing to meaningful outcomes for the community. Located in vibrant London, employees enjoy a dynamic environment that encourages innovation and engagement.
