Audit & Practice Development Service Manager (Principal Social Worker)

Audit & Practice Development Service Manager (Principal Social Worker) Reference number: SC07430 Location: London Schedule: Full-time Salary Range: (Full time equivalent) – £57,678 – £71,742 Contract Type: Permanent Lead with Purpose. Inspire Practice. Make a Difference. Are you passionate about improving the lives of children and families? Do you lead with curiosity, compassion and courage? If yes, we have the perfect opportunity for you! Southwark Council is looking for a passionate and committed Audit and Practice Development Service Manager (also known as the Principal Social Worker ) to help strengthen our learning culture, drive high-quality practice and champion the voice of the child. About the Role This is an exciting opportunity to lead and shape best practice across Southwark’s Children and Families Services. You’ll play a central role within our Quality Assurance Division – overseeing audit and learning activities, building workforce capability and embedding a reflective, learning-focused culture. You’ll lead the strategic development of quality assurance in relation to audits, learning, and workforce development – ensuring these functions operate effectively and support Southwark’s vision of being a learning organisation committed…