Service Manager – QA & Practice Development (Full Time)

New Start; Crewe; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Cheshire East Council is seeking a Service Manager – Quality Assurance & Practice Development to lead improvements across Children’s Services in Crewe. You will implement robust QA frameworks, analyse performance, and drive service improvement with a focus on learning and inspection readiness.

The role collaborates with practitioners, managers and partners to ensure children, young people and families influence service development, shaping practice and outcomes across the workforce.

Responsibilities

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

Job description

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Service Manager – QA & Practice Development

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Salary

£54,994 - £62,777 per annum

Expires

21/09/2026

Location

Crewe, Cheshire

Job Type

Full Time

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.

Company: Cheshire East Council

Salary: £54,994 - £62,777 per annum

Location: Crewe, Cheshire

Sector: Corporate Services

Sector: Corporate Management Team

Sector: Health and Social Care

Job Role: Manager