Professional Advisor

Medirest Signature; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading council in Suffolk is seeking a motivated 'Professional Advisor' to enhance service delivery in children and family support. This permanent role involves auditing, data analysis, and collaboration with practitioners to maintain high standards. Candidates should possess a relevant social work qualification and a strong commitment to child welfare. Flexibility and teamwork are essential in this impactful position aimed at delivering quality assurance across the region.

Benefits

Up to 29 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Travel and lifestyle benefits

Performance-related annual pay progression

Training and career development opportunities

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience in Child in Need, Child Protection or Leaving Care services is crucial.
• Strong ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Support continuous improvement of practices in child services.
• Conduct auditing, data analysis and reporting for quality assurance.
• Develop and update policies and guidance for practitioners.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

ICT skills

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

• Suffolk County Council - Endeavour House, Ipswich IP1 2BX - Hybrid
• £46,670 per annum (pro rata for part time)
• 37 hours per week - Flexible working options available
• Permanent

We are focused on making a meaningful difference to children and families across Suffolk. How? By listening to our people learning from what they say and creating a culture of mutual respect, where everyone works together to achieve great things. As a Professional Advisor in the Quality Assurance Teamyou will be as keen to collaborate and build a bright future as we are. So, to make a positive impact, connect with us and connect with a fantastic career.

Reimagine the possibilities.

Your role and responsibilities

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a small but strong team which supports practitioners and managers to deliver services of high quality to children and families across Suffolk.

Together with the Head of Quality Assurance and other Professional Advisors in the team, you will support continuous improved performance and high-quality standards of practice and be responsible for the delivery of specific aspects of the work undertaken by the team, such as auditing, data analysis and reporting as well as writing, reviewing and updating policies, procedures and guidance for practitioners, and, on occasions, you will deliver practice development workshops.

You will routinely communicate with a wide range of audiences and work in partnership with colleagues from other teams and parts of the service. You may also need to complete other tasks as the nature of a fluid and complex team workload dictates.

You will need

• a social work qualification and Social Work England registration
• experience of working in Child in Need, Child Protection and / or Children in care and Leaving Care specialist social care services, including at a managerial level
• to have excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• to have a strong ability to work both on your own and as part of a team
• be able to organise and complete own work to a high standard and within agreed timescales
• to have effective ICT skills, use of internet and other digital methods of communication
• to be aware of research and analysis techniques and use those in own work
• to show commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (docx). If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

Empowering Everyone

We're big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We're always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report

For more information

Please contact Zoe Sage for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling 01284 758816 or 07717 302211 or emailing [e-mail]

How to apply

Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (docx).

Step 2 - Click Apply Now' to start your online application.

Step 3 - Upload asupporting statementanswering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use the Supporting Statement template .

1. Share an example of when you had to lead a quality assurance activity, such as an audit program. How did you approach it, what challenges did you face, and what were the outcomes?
2. Tell us about a time when you identified an area for practice improvement through data analysis or audit findings. How did you communicate this to stakeholders and support the implementation of changes?

Step 4 - Upload a CV (without name and personal details).

Please note: Without a supporting statement and CV, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format. If you would like an adjustment to this process due to a disability, please contact us at 03456 014412 or [e-mail]

We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We ask you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.

Closing date: 11.30pm, 1 August 2025.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Hybrid

As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We're driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.

In return, you'll enjoy:

• up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
• membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
• performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
• training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
• a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
• diverse and active staff networks
• flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day

Plus lots more!

If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk) .