Head of Quality Assurance

Head of Children’s Social Care Quality Assurance

This is a high‑impact interim opportunity for a senior leader who thrives on challenge, influence and visible improvement. As Head of Children’s Social Care Quality Assurance, you will report directly into the Assistant Director and take strategic and operational ownership of quality across Children’s Social Care at a time where strong oversight, grip and pace really matter.
You will lead key statutory services, including IROs, LADOs, CP Chairs and Fostering Review Officers, and play a pivotal role in shaping a culture of learning, curiosity and continuous improvement. If you enjoy working at pace, bringing clarity to complexity and seeing the impact of your leadership quickly, this role will keep you energised.

Head of Children’s Social Care Quality Assurance
Initial 3‑month interim contract – immediate start
£450–£500 per day
Inside IR35 (via umbrella)
Hybrid working
CVs are being reviewed immediately and interviews will be taking place week commencing 27 April.

Your Role as Head of Quality Assurance, Children’s Social Care:
• Lead and oversee quality assurance activity across Children’s Social Care, ensuring strong audit, review and evaluation processes
• Manage and develop Conference and Review Services, including IROs, CP Chairs, LADOs and Fostering Review Officers
• Analyse practice and performance, identifying themes, risks and strengths and translating insight into tangible improvement
• Drive practice improvement, embedding learning from audits, reviews and thematic deep dives into frontline delivery
• Champion a learning culture, promoting reflective practice, professional challenge and evidence‑based decision‑making

Your Previous Experience as Head of Children’s Social Care Quality Assurance:
• Significant senior management experience within Children’s Social Care, leading complex, multi‑disciplinary teams
• Strong statutory and safeguarding knowledge, underpinned by extensive social work experience
• Highly developed analytical capability, with confidence interpreting data and identifying system‑wide themes and trends
• Proven report writing expertise, producing clear, evaluative reports for senior leaders and external forums
• Demonstrable experience of overseeing Conference and Review Services with consistency, challenge and quality

This Head of Children’s Social Care Quality Assurance role offers immediate responsibility, visibility at senior level and the opportunity to make a genuine difference from day one. With a short initial contract and a fast interview process, this is ideal for an interim who enjoys momentum and impact.

If you’re interested in discussing this opportunity in more detail, or know someone who could be a strong fit, please contact Will on 0117 313 7110 or apply today.

(We offer a senior referral scheme upon successful placement of your recommendation, so do get in touch.)

Our clients are committed to building a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Recruiting decisions are based solely on experience and skills, and any reasonable adjustments will be fully supported throughout the process.

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