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inploi; Crewe; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

inploi is seeking a Service Manager Quality Assurance & Practice Development to champion high-quality social work practice and drive improvement across Children's Services in Crewe. This leadership role will implement robust quality assurance frameworks, analyse performance and practice insights, and ensure services consistently meet regulatory standards.

You will strengthen organisational learning, support inspection readiness, promote reflective practice, and lead learning and development

Qualifications

• Lead excellence in social work practice and drive continuous improvement.
• Implement robust quality assurance frameworks across Children’s Services.
• Analyse performance and practice insights to inform service development.

Responsibilities

• Lead excellence in social work practice and drive continuous improvement across Children’s Services.
• Implement robust quality assurance frameworks and ensure regulatory standards are met.
• Analyse performance and practice insights to inform service development and learning.

Skills

Leadership

Quality assurance

Job description

Location: Crewe

Lead excellence in social work practice and help shape continuous improvement across Children's Services.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Service Manager Quality Assurance & Practice Development to champion high-quality social work practice and drive service improvement across Children's Services.

This is a pivotal leadership role, responsible for implementing robust quality assurance frameworks, analysing performance and practice insights, and ensuring services consistently meet regulatory standards. You'll work to strengthen organisational learning, support inspection readiness, and promote a culture of reflective practice and continuous improvement.

At the heart of the role is a commitment to ensuring the voices of children, young people and families influence service development and decision-making. You'll collaborate with practitioners, managers and partners to identify strengths, address areas for improvement, and develop learning and development initiatives that enhance practice across the workforce.

If you are passionate about quality, committed to outstanding social work practice, and driven to make a lasting impact on outcomes for children and families, we want to hear from you.