Interim QARO, Quality Assurance Reviewing Officer

Job Title: Interim Quality Assurance Reviewing Officer (QARO)
Location: South West Local Authority (hybrid working – 3 days on site p/w)
Rate: £45 – £50 per hour (inside IR35)
Contract: Initial 3 month interim (view to extend)
Application Deadline: 4pm Tuesday 6th May 2025
 
Baltimore Consulting are seeking an experienced and passionate Quality Assurance Reviewing Officer (QARO) for an interim contract within our forward-thinking Children’s Services team.
This is a rewarding opportunity to contribute to a Local Authority that’s on a clear trajectory of transformation and improvement, delivering better outcomes for children, young people, and families. You’ll be joining a dynamic and supportive team, helping to embed our successful Family Safeguarding Model and ensure high-quality care and protection practices.
 
Your role as the Quality Assurance Reviewing Officer:

• Provide independent oversight and quality assurance across children’s social care, including Child Protection, Looked After Children, and fostering functions.
• Your focus will be on championing the rights of children, facilitating statutory reviews, challenging and supporting practice, and influencing service improvement across the directorate.
• Chairing child protection conferences, LAC reviews, and fostering reviews.
• Ensuring statutory compliance under the Children Act 1989 and Working Together 2023.
• Escalating concerns where necessary and promoting accountability in care planning.
• Driving a strengths-based, child-centred approach to safeguarding and service delivery.

 
Your previous experience as Quality Assurance Reviewing Officer:

• A recognised Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England.
• At least 5 years’ post-qualified experience, including managing complex safeguarding and care planning cases.
• Demonstrable experience of chairing multi-agency meetings and influencing practice.
• Excellent knowledge of current legislation, child protection procedures, and performance frameworks.

 
If you’re interested in discussing this opportunity in more detail or know someone who this may be of interest to, please contact Lucy Connick on 0117 3137110 or apply today.
 
(We offer a senior referral scheme upon successful placement of your recommendation so please do get in contact)
Our clients are passionate about creating and evolving a diverse workforce and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant.  Recruiting decisions are based on your experience and skills.  Any reasonable adjustments in the workplace will be fully supported during the application and hiring process
 

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