Quality Assurance Social Worker – Learning Academy

Sanctuary Personnel; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Time / Part Time

Competitive Hourly Rate

Professional Development

Supportive Work Environment

Diverse Community

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel in Nottingham, UK, seeks a Qualified Social Worker for the Quality Assurance and Learning Academy Service. The role focuses on monthly quality assurance audits, governance reviews, and independent assurance to strengthen service delivery.

Based in Nottingham, the post offers ongoing opportunities with full-time or part-time options, immediate involvement in policy development, staff training, and dedicated support for improvement within social care frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to monthly quality assurance audits and moderation process.
• Execute individual audit assignments providing independent assurance on the effectiveness of governance, risk, and internal control systems. Employ appropriate audit techniques and perform work to practice standards in line with Ofsted frameworks.
• Prepare audit reports according to practice standards, highlighting findings, assessing risks, and making recommendations for improvement.
• Plan, control, and deliver the assigned work plans within set timeframes and performance targets.
• Develop strong positive relationships within service areas and stakeholders.
• Conduct investigative work into cases to ascertain the effectiveness of decision‑making and escalating concerns to Service Managers.
• Innovate auditing processes for current and historical work, informing policy and processes.
• Carry out both planned and impromptu audits, making recommendations for improvements and noting areas of noncompliance.
• Provide risk management advice to services, supporting them in identifying and managing risks effectively.
• Advise and constructively challenge risks and issues identified from audits to aid management in risk management.
• Report on improvement programmes following inspections and monitor project workstreams.
• Utilise social work expertise to analyse audit findings.
• Develop and deliver internal training to staff, ensuring quality interventions are maintained through audits.
• Create and present development sessions for various service models, leveraging innovation in implementation support.
• Support policy and procedure development, ensuring Nottingham City practices are followed.
• Devise communication strategies to enhance staff awareness and knowledge application of intervention models.
• Coach and mentor colleagues to adapt to changing expectations and encourage innovative thinking.
• Optimise Council resources, support service improvements, and manage budget efficiently.
• Contribute to organisational transformation, encouraging self-service use for maximum cost-effectiveness.

Job description

Sanctuary Personnel in Nottingham, UK, seeks a Qualified Social Worker for the Quality Assurance and Learning Academy Service. The role focuses on monthly quality assurance audits, governance reviews, and independent assurance to strengthen service delivery.

Based in Nottingham, the post offers ongoing opportunities with full-time or part-time options, immediate involvement in policy development, staff training, and dedicated support for improvement within social care frameworks.