Social Worker - Quality Assurance

Thurrock Council; Thurrock; Hybride; GBP 42 000 - 54 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Generous annual leave entitlement

Hybrid working opportunities

Ongoing training and development

Employee assistance programme and well

Staff discounts and local offers

Supportive and inclusive environment

Résumé du poste

Thurrock Council seeks an experienced Social Worker (Quality Assurance) to monitor and improve the quality of social work across Adult Social Care. You will lead audits, case reviews and thematic evaluations, reporting findings to support service improvement.

The role requires registration with Social Work England, a degree in Social Work, and at least two years post-qualification experience. DBS with Adults Barred List is required.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with registration in England.
• Post-qualification experience in Adult Social Care (min. 2 years).
• Strong knowledge of Care Act 2014, MCA 2005 and safeguarding legislation.
• Experience with audits/quality assurance or practice reviews.
• Excellent written, verbal and analytical skills.
• Ability to interpret data and present findings clearly.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate audits, case file reviews, and thematic evaluations across Adult Social Care teams.
• Analyse audit findings to identify strengths, areas for development, and themes.
• Produce high-quality reports and performance information to drive improvement.
• Develop action plans with managers and practitioners.
• Monitor compliance with statutory duties, policies and professional standards.
• Support QA frameworks and improvement programmes.
• Embed learning from audits, complaints, safeguarding and reviews.
• Contribute to practice guidance, workshops and learning events.
• Assist in inspections, peer reviews and regulatory assessments.
• Promote reflective practice and person-centred care.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Formation

Social Work degree

Registration with Social Work England

Outils

Microsoft Office/365

Oracle

Liquidlogic

Description du poste

Job Title: Qualified Social Worker (Quality Assurance)

Grade: E

Contract Type: 12 months Fixed Term Contract

Working Hours: 37 hours per week

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Social Worker (Quality Assurance) to join our Adult Social Care team. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified social worker who is passionate about driving excellence, improving outcomes for adults, and supporting a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Working closely with operational managers, practitioners, and senior leaders, you will play a key role in monitoring, evaluating, and improving the quality of social work practice across Adult Social Care services. Through audits, case file reviews, thematic reviews, and quality assurance activities, you will help ensure that services are delivered in line with legislative requirements, professional standards, and best practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support audits, case file reviews, and thematic evaluations across Adult Social Care teams.
• Analyse audit findings to identify strengths, areas for development, and emerging themes.
• Produce high-quality reports and performance information to support service improvement.
• Work collaboratively with practitioners, managers and providers to develop action plans.
• Monitor compliance with statutory duties, policies, procedures, and professional standards.
• Support the development and implementation of quality assurance frameworks and improvement programmes.
• Work collaboratively with managers and practitioners to embed learning from audits, complaints, safeguarding enquiries, and service reviews.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of practice guidance, workshops, and learning events.
• Support the preparation of inspections, peer reviews, and regulatory assessments.
• Promote a culture of reflective practice, continuous improvement, and person-centred care.
• Provide support to the Service Manager for Quality Assurance Service Manager and Senior Practitioner (Quality Assurance).

About You

• Degree or recognised qualification in Social Work.
• Registration with Social Work England.
• Minimum of two years' post-qualification experience in Adult Social Care.
• Strong knowledge of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, safeguarding legislation, and related statutory guidance.
• Experience of undertaking or engaging with audits, quality assurance activities, or practice reviews.
• Excellent written, verbal, and analytical skills.
• Ability to interpret data and present findings clearly.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and delivering positive outcomes for adults.
• Proficient use of IT systems, e. g. Microsoft Office/365, Oracle, and Liquidlogic.
• Experience in a quality assurance, practice improvement, or audit-focused role.
• Evidence of post qualification study.
• Experience of inspection preparation and service evaluation.
• Knowledge of performance management and quality improvement methodologies.

Essential Qualifications: Qualified Social Worker and registered with Social Work England.

DBS Check: Enhanced with Adults Barred List is required for this post

Benefits of Working with Us

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
• Staff discounts and local offers
• A supportive and inclusive working environment

Closing Date (Redeployment Only): 29th October 2026

Closing Date (Internal & External): 8th November 2026

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

Additional Information

If you have any questions about the role or interview process, please contact:

Phone Number: 01375 652850

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