Opportunity
Salary: Hay A 1 - 4: £62,561 to £66,848 per annum, inclusive of Market Rate Supplement
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: 37 hours per week, full time
Location: Countywide role; your base location will be agreed with you at interview
Closing date: 21 October 2026
Interview date: 03 November 2026
The Quality Assurance (QA) service at West Sussex County Council aims to maximise organisational effectiveness in responding to the needs of children and families and improving their outcomes. This involves providing the organisation with specialist advice on how to improve practice in order to optimise service delivery within Children’s Social Care, SEND and Youth Justice.
About You
- The technical expertise to provide robust and accurate advice and guidance relating to the application of legislative and inspection frameworks, as well as internal procedures and guidance relating to Children’s Social Care, SEND and Youth Justice.
- Experience in contributing to both service and practice developments.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a high level of credibility amongst professional colleagues, customers, senior managers and other key stakeholders.
- The ability to work collaboratively across Children’s Social Care, SEND and Inclusion and Youth Justice as necessary.
- Reflective practitioner skills with the ability to analyse your own experiences to improve the way you learn and work, in order to help the practitioners and managers learn and gain experience in reflective practice to increase their confidence and self-awareness.
Benefits
As an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance, and are rewarded for the work they do.
For a full list this can be found at our Rewards and Benefits page.
Upon joining us you will have access to a range of benefits including the following:
- Employer Pension Contribution: 15% (this alters per annum on the 1 April each year)
- Annual leave: 30 days holiday + Bank Holidays = 38 days
Job Description
Practice Development Manager QA Job Description
Safeguarding Statement
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
This post is subject to Social Work England registration, an enhanced DBS check, five years referencing, and an occupational health check.
Equity, inclusion, and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success.
We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that have a disability, are a veteran or are a care leaver. More information can be found on our application help page.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact Natalie Greene, Recruitment Specialist, at Natalie.Greene@westsussex.gov.uk
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Practice Development Manager in Littlehampton employer: West Sussex County Council
West Sussex County Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work culture that prioritises community impact and employee wellbeing. With opportunities for professional development and a focus on strengths-based approaches, you will be empowered to make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents while enjoying the flexibility of a hybrid working model in the beautiful surroundings of West Sussex.
Contact Details:
West Sussex County Council Recruitment Team
