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

i-jobs; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking an Audit Officer for Quality Assurance in Safeguarding. The role involves coordinating audits, developing auditing programs, and contributing to strategic documents. Candidates must have a professional social work qualification, at least 5 years of multi-agency safeguarding experience, and strong analytical skills. The position offers 37 hours per week at a pay rate of £36.14 per hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience of multi-agency safeguarding work.
• Extensive knowledge of current social work policy and legislation.
• Ability to analyze data and produce accurate reports.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate borough-wide audits across Children’s Services.
• Develop and update the annual auditing programme.
• Represent the Safeguarding Unit at relevant meetings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Training delivery

IT skills

Education

Professional social work qualification

Tools

Excel

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Audit Officer - Quality Assurance (Safeguarding)
Location: Dalton House, Cheshire East - also within borough as required
Client: Cheshire East Council
Reference: JAJB4273
Grade: 11
Reports to: Safeguarding Manager (Q&R)
DBS: Yes
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: 37 per week
Pay Rate: 36.14 per hour

Responsibilities

• Coordinate borough-wide audits as directed by the Audit steering group and the Directorate to implement a comprehensive auditing programme across Children’s Services and Social Care.
• Develop and update an annual auditing programme; identify cases for audits and ensure preparation, provide advice, training and assistance to ensure audits occur at required frequency and quality.
• Use auditing tools to collate and analyse findings; produce written reports of findings as required.
• Be a key member and contributor to the Auditor Steering Group.
• Keep informed of new developments in policy and practice relating to child protection, cared-for children and children in need, and post-16 Service.
• Contribute to the preparation and updating of policies and procedures relating to the Safeguarding Unit and auditing systems where relevant.
• Assist in the collection and interpretation of management information.
• Contribute to the production of strategic documents such as the Children’s Services Plan and Business Plan related to work with Children & Families.
• Represent the Safeguarding Unit at relevant meetings and undertake other duties as assigned by the Director of Children’s Services or Head of Service.
• Adhere to the Council’s Equal Opportunities Policy and Community Strategy in all duties.
• Ensure all information about employees, prospective employees or clients is handled confidentially and in line with regulations.
• Comply with Health and Safety policies and codes of practice; undertake duties at locations across Cheshire East as needed to meet service requirements.

Requirements and Qualifications

• A minimum of a professional social work qualification (CQSW/CSS/DipSW or equivalent).
• Extensive experience with current social work policy, practice and strategy; strong analytical skills and knowledge of legislation; able to lead developments at a strategic level.
• At least 5 years’ experience of multi-agency safeguarding work; proven experience engaging with users/families and leading inter-agency initiatives.
• Experience of inter-agency collaborative working and strong interpersonal/communication skills.
• Experience delivering training, including inter-agency training with presentation skills.
• Knowledge of current policy and practice issues in social work with children and families; understanding of relevant local government processes.
• Ability to analyse data; write accurate reports; work to tight timescales and under pressure.
• Good IT skills, especially Excel; flexible approach; willing and able to travel within the borough.

Compliance and Values

Our culture and values: Flexibility, Innovation, Responsibility, Service, Teamwork. All employees are expected to uphold these values and comply with the employee deal and relevant policies.