Location
London Borough of Barnet

Hours
Full Time (hours not specified)

Salary
£61,653 per annum

About the Role
The Safeguarding and Quality Assurance Team has an exciting interim opportunity for a Quality Assurance Officer to undertake auditing and quality assurance activities in line with the Quality Assurance framework within Barnet Family Services. You will drive practice improvement across the Family Services system by conducting audits and building strong relationships with practitioners and managers, adopting an appreciative enquiry approach. This role involves auditing, report writing, and practice development to contribute to Family Services’ key priorities and enhance social work practice.

Barnet Council is a vibrant borough with excellent schools, thriving town centres, extensive green spaces, and diverse communities. As an organisation, we are committed to our values of Learning to Improve, Caring, Inclusive, and Collaborative, which underpin everything we do. We are dedicated to working with partners and residents to make Barnet an even better place to live and work.

This position is open exclusively to internal candidates employed by the London Borough of Barnet. Applications from external candidates will not be considered.

What we offer
31 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme providing valuable retirement income and security for dependents
A comprehensive Flexible Working Policy supporting work-life balance through empowered decision-making on when, where, and how work is done
A wide range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers, and more
Payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership
Excellent training and development opportunities
Employee well-being training programs including confidential employee assistance

Experience
Qualified Social Worker with at least five years post-qualifying experience in a statutory social work setting with children and families. Some management experience is required. Proven experience in auditing, report writing, and practice development within social care practice.

About you
Excellent communication and report writing skills.
Well-developed knowledge of components for outstanding social work practice.
Strong background in social care practice with a creative and flexible approach to evaluating, monitoring, and improving practice.
Ability to build strong professional relationships and adopt an appreciative enquiry approach to drive practice improvement.

Qualifications
Qualified Social Worker status is essential.