Principal Auditor (Ssp) (Mbmf4003 - G11) (Admin and Clerical)

i-jobs; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cheshire East Council is seeking an Audit Officer – Quality Assurance (Safeguarding) to coordinate borough-wide auditing programs across Children’s Services and Social Care. The role reports to the Safeguarding Manager and requires strong analytical skills and multi-agency collaboration.

Based at Dalton House with DBS clearance, the post involves developing annual audit plans, producing findings, and contributing to policy updates within safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• To undertake the role and the implementation of borough wide audit activity and Quality Assurance as directed by the Children's Directorate to implement comprehensive auditing programme across Children's Services, Social Care
• To contribute to the development of an updated annual programme for auditing; liaising with the relevant personnel who identify cases for audits and ensure all the preparation has been undertaken, provide advice, training and assistance on the auditing task to ensure that audits take place at the required frequency and to the required quality.
• Use the devised Auditing Tools to collate and analyse the findings of audits. Produce written reports of findings as required.
• Be key member of and contributor the Auditor Steering Group
• To keep informed of new developments in relation to policy and practice issues in relation to child protection, cared for children and children in need and post 16 Service.
• To contribute to the preparation and updating of policies and procedures relating to the work of the Safeguarding Unit and the operation auditing systems where relevant.
• To assist in the collection and interpretation of management information.
• To contribute to the production of the Children's Services Plan, the Business Plan and other initiatives relating to work with Children & Families, and Head of Service.
• To represent the Safeguarding Unit at relevant meetings and undertake any other duties which may be assigned to the post holder by the Director of Children's Services or the Head of Service from time to time if required.
• The post holder shall carry out his/her duties with full regard to the Council's Equal Opportunities Policy and Community Strategy.
• Ensure all information received and disseminated, whether verbal or written, concerning all employees, prospective employees or clients, is treated in the strictest confidence, and that all such information held is regulated and controlled in a similar manner.
• To act at all times with due regard to the Authority's Health and Safety Policies and related Codes of Practice.

Job description

Title

Principal Auditor (Ssp) (Mbmf4003 - G11) (Admin and Clerical)

Address

Macclesfield Town Hall, SK10 1EA

Start Date

ASAP

Hours Per Week

37.00

Start Time

09:00

End Time

17:00

Pay Rate

36.14

Job Ref

5266777

Candidate Selection

Review - CV Required, Interview Required

Client

Cheshire East Council

Job Description and Specification

Job Title

Audit Officer - Quality Assurance (Safeguarding)

Reference

JAJB4273

Service

Safeguarding

Grade

11

Reports to

Safeguarding Manager (Q&R)

Location

Dalton House

DBS

Yes

To undertake the role of coordinating borough wide audits as directed by the Audit steering group and Directorate and as required by the department to implement a comprehensive auditing programme across Children's Services and Social Care.

Responsibilities

1. To undertake the role and the implementation of borough wide audit activity and Quality Assurance as directed by the Children's Directorate to implement comprehensive auditing programme across Children's Services, Social Care


2. To contribute to the development of an updated annual programme for auditing; liaising with the relevant personnel who identify cases for audits and ensure all the preparation has been undertaken, provide advice, training and assistance on the auditing task to ensure that audits take place at the required frequency and to the required quality.


3. Use the devised Auditing Tools to collate and analyse the findings of audits. Produce written reports of findings as required.


4. Be key member of and contributor the Auditor Steering Group


5. To keep informed of new developments in relation to policy and practice issues in relation to child protection, cared for children and children in need and post 16 Service.


6. To contribute to the preparation and updating of policies and procedures relating to the work of the Safeguarding Unit and the operation auditing systems where relevant.


7. To assist in the collection and interpretation of management information.


8. To contribute to the production of the Children's Services Plan, the Business Plan and other initiatives relating to work with Children & Families, and Head of Service.


9. To represent the Safeguarding Unit at relevant meetings and undertake any other duties which may be assigned to the post holder by the Director of Children's Services or the Head of Service from time to time if required.


10. The post holder shall carry out his/her duties with full regard to the Council's Equal Opportunities Policy and Community Strategy.


11. Ensure all information received and disseminated, whether verbal or written, concerning all employees, prospective employees or clients, is treated in the strictest confidence, and that all such information held is regulated and controlled in a similar manner.


12. To act at all times with due regard to the Authority's Health and Safety Policies and related Codes of Practice.

In this job you will need

CRITERIA

DESIRABLE

ESSENTIAL

METHOD OF ASSESSMENT

Qualifications

• A minimum of a professional social work qualification - CQSW/CSS/DipSW or equivalent


• Extensive experience of current social work policy, practice and strategy


• High degree of analytical skills, extensive operational and legislative knowledge, a considerable depth of experience of leading developments across a service at a strategic level, presenting reports to senior managers/members, at least 5 years' experience of multi-agency working within safeguarding, and strong background/experience of engagement with users/families.


• Experience of inter-agency collaborative working and able to demonstrate good interpersonal/communication skills


• Experience of training activities, particularly inter-agency training involving the exercise of presentation skills


• Extensive knowledge and understanding of current policy and practice issues in

Experience

• Experience of inter-agency collaborative working and able to demonstrate good interpersonal/communication skills


• Experience of training activities, particularly inter-agency training involving the exercise of presentation skills


• Experience of inter-agency collaborative working and able to demonstrate good interpersonal/communication skills


• Experience of training activities, particularly inter-agency training involving the exercise of presentation skills


• Experience of inter-agency collaborative working and able to demonstrate good interpersonal/communication skills


• Experience of training activities, particularly inter-agency training involving the exercise of presentation skills

Technical, Specialist or Job-related Knowledge

• Theories


• Techniques


• Concepts


• Procedures


• Policies


• Legislation


• Organisational Structures


• Skills and Aptitudes (e.g. Operation of Equipment and Machinery, Languages, inc. Foreign and Sign Language)


• Other Requirements

Our culture

For us, it is not just about our achievements as an organisation, but about how we do it. At Cheshire East Council we are working for a brighter future together -

• We have a shared purpose


• We are supported and well led


• We are treated fairly and highly valued


• We succeed together

Our values

• Flexibility: adaptable, open to learning and resilient


• Innovation: creative, challenges convention and always looks to improve


• Responsibility: delivers on promises, efficient and has integrity


• Service: listens, delivers quality, is reliable and enables others


• Teamwork: respectful, inclusive and contributes at all levels

Employee deal

• Shared purpose


• Provide a safe and positive working


• Bring a positive and can do attitude into work environment


• Be proactive and always responsive to our customers and communities realistic timescales for delivery


• Work responsibly and ask for help if you need


• Having fair and efficient policies and procedures in place and applying them consistently


• Listen, respond and act appropriately when you tell us about something that is inappropriate or wrong


• Tell us if you see or experience anything that is inappropriate or wrong


• Well led


• Get involved, keep informed, make suggestions and share your ideas making


• Work with you, enabling you to do your best work every day with the right resources, tools and technology


• Embrace technology and new ways of working


• Valued people


• Have regular, useful team meetings, keep you informed and provide an opportunity for everyone to share their views


• Participate fully and make helpful contributions in team meetings


• Care for your health and well-being to team meetings


• Be respectful of others and work flexibly and collaboratively with colleagues and partners


• Care for your health and well-being enabling you to maximise your attendance at work


• Provide you with regular, meaningful and constructive feedback and act constructive feedback on your performance through one-to-ones and performance review meetings

Succeeding together

• Offer you opportunities for learning and develop


• Take the opportunity to learn and develop


• Recognise and value your hard work and contribution


• Work together as one team and one council to deliver the best service for our customers and communities


• Be supportive and appreciate others

Compliances

• Compliances When Required?


• UK eligibility to work confirmed


• Eligibility to Work


• Candidate Submission NI number checked


• Standard Compliance Candidate Submission In person interview Standard Compliance Candidate Submission 2 Written References References Offer CEC Personal Declaration Standard Compliance Candidate Submission GDPR Consent obtained from candidate Standard Compliance Candidate Submission Key Information Document (KID) Standard Compliance Candidate Submission Worker Pay Confirmation Standard Compliance Candidate Submission Cheshire East Supplier Compliance Crib Sheet Standard Compliance Candidate Submission Please confirm how this candidate's documents confirming eligibility to work in the UK were verified Eligibility to Work Candidate Submission All licences, qualifications or registrations legally required to fill this role have been verified Standard Compliance Candidate Submission Worker Terms and Conditions (Contract) Issued Standard Compliance Candidate Submission