Quality Assurance & Improvement Lead – Social Care (Hybrid)

Birmingham Children'S Trust; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£1,000 incentive

30 days annual leave + 3 bank holidays

Salary sacrifice car scheme

On-site parking

Electric car charging onsite

Employee benefits scheme

LG pension scheme

Job summary

Birmingham Children’s Trust is seeking a Quality Assurance and Improvement Officer (Senior Practitioner level) for 12 months to drive continual service improvement in children’s services. You will undertake practice evaluations, dip sampling, and link insights to performance while collaborating with the research and QA specialist.

The role requires a social work qualification with ASYE, SWE registration, and at least four years post-qualification experience in a children and families setting,

Qualifications

• A Social Work degree and ASYE completion are required.
• 4+ years post-qualification experience in children’s social care preferred.
• Registration with Social Work England (SWE) is mandatory.
• Experience with children and families in a social work setting is essential.
• Strong assessment and analytical skills are expected.

Responsibilities

• Undertake and moderate practice evaluations and dip sampling.
• Close the loop by translating findings into practice improvements.
• Analyse complex information and data, link to performance and practice.
• Deliver improvement activities using the Trust’s practice model.

Skills

QA auditing

Data analysis

Mentoring

Trauma-informed practice

Education

Social Work degree

ASYE completed

SWE registration

Job description

Birmingham Children’s Trust is seeking a Quality Assurance and Improvement Officer (Senior Practitioner level) for 12 months to drive continual service improvement in children’s services. You will undertake practice evaluations, dip sampling, and link insights to performance while collaborating with the research and QA specialist.

The role requires a social work qualification with ASYE, SWE registration, and at least four years post-qualification experience in a children and families setting,