Service Manager, Quality & Practice Improvement

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; Crewe; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Cheshire East Council in Crewe is seeking a Service Manager - Quality Assurance & Practice Development to champion high-quality social work practice and drive service improvement across Children's Services.

The role focuses on implementing robust QA frameworks, analysing performance insights, and ensuring services meet regulatory standards. You will support learning, promote reflective practice, and ensure children, young people and families influence service development.

Responsibilities

• Implement robust quality assurance frameworks across Children's Services.
• Analyze performance and practice insights to drive service improvement.
• Support inspection readiness and regulatory compliance.
• Promote reflective practice and continuous improvement across the workforce.
• Develop learning and development initiatives to strengthen practice.

Job description

Cheshire East Council in Crewe is seeking a Service Manager - Quality Assurance & Practice Development to champion high-quality social work practice and drive service improvement across Children's Services.

The role focuses on implementing robust QA frameworks, analysing performance insights, and ensuring services meet regulatory standards. You will support learning, promote reflective practice, and ensure children, young people and families influence service development.