Practice Learning Reviewer NG

TN United Kingdom; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Practice Learning Reviewer to enhance service delivery for children and families. This role involves reviewing and analyzing the impact of services, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, and leading quality assurance practices for Education Health and Care Plans. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in children's services, a professional qualification in social work or education, and strong analytical and communication skills. Join this forward-thinking organization to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in children's services and legislative frameworks.
• Professional qualification in education or social work required.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze services for children and families.
• Lead quality assurance practices for Education Health and Care Plans.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

People Management

Negotiation Skills

Time Management

Education

Diploma in Social Work

Degree Level Education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Case Record Systems

Job description

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Job Category : Social & Healthcare Qualified

Location : Ballard House, West Hoe Road, Plymouth City Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:30

Salary: £32.20

Job Purpose

To review, analyse, and make judgements on the impact of services and interventions to children, young people, and their families by Children services to inform future professional practice and service delivery.

To ensure that statutory and regulatory requirements are met in the completion of Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), reviews of EHCPs for all children with SEND, and placement of children and young people with EHCPs. The Practice Learning Reviewer will provide independent, professional support and challenge and be accountable for service improvement, working alongside services in localities.

The Practice Learning Reviewer will be responsible for leading on and implementing quality assurance practices and processes for new EHCPs, amended EHCPs, annual reviews of EHCPs, and the decision-making process around education, health, and care needs assessments (EHCNAs).

Essential Qualifications / Knowledge

• Diploma in Social Work or equivalent
• Educated to degree level
• Extensive experience and knowledge of legislative and inspection frameworks within children’s services, including understanding what ‘good’ and ‘outstanding’ practice looks like
• Professional qualification in education or social work, or relevant demonstrable experience in a similar role
• Post-qualifying training related to safeguarding and care of children and young people
• Extensive knowledge of current relevant legislation and national policy and performance frameworks related to SEND
• Operational knowledge relevant to the service area

Essential Experience

• Extensive experience across various children’s services areas
• Experience in conducting high-quality audits and practice learning reviews, including thematic reviews and dip samples at pace
• Experience engaging practitioners, managers, children, young people, and families in the Practice Learning Review process
• Substantial experience in operational education, health, and social care services
• Experience contributing to policy and strategy development and implementation
• Experience supporting workforce development related to SEND legislation and EHCP processes
• Experience using electronic case record systems
• Experience with Microsoft Office

Essential Skills

• Self-starter with ability to work independently and as part of a team to high standards within demanding timescales
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• High resilience, attention to detail, emotional intelligence, and ability to work calmly under pressure
• People management skills
• Ability to take initiative and manage time effectively
• Effective negotiation skills