Quality Assurance Reviewing Officer (QARO)

QARO, Quality Assurance Reviewing Officer
South West
£45 – £47.50 per hour
Inside IR35 (via umbrella)
Remote/ Hybrid working

CV’s are being reviewed immediately and interviews will be taking place week commencing 3rd November

The Quality Assurance Reviewing Officer (QARO) plays a pivotal role in ensuring that children and young people are at the heart of all decision-making processes. This service provides independent, professional support and challenge across varying levels of need, driving strengths-based practice and a culture of continuous improvement. QAROs ensure statutory and regulatory safeguarding requirements are met and exceeded, with a focus on improving outcomes for children, young people, and their families.

Your Role as QARO, Quality Assurance Reviewing Officer :

• Provide high-quality independent oversight of practice across Children in Care, Child Protection, and Fostering Reviewing functions.
• Champion the rights of children and young people, ensuring their voices are central to assessments and care planning.
• Organise and facilitate statutory meetings in line with the Children Act 1989 and Working Together 2023, promoting effective participation and relationship-building.
• Support and challenge operational practice to ensure improved outcomes for children.
• Lead independent audits and quality assurance activities aligned with the Quality Assurance Framework.
• Ensure senior leaders are informed about the quality of practice across the directorate.
• Review and approve care plans, including adoption decisions, prior to court agreement.
• Chair complex strategy meetings and Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) meetings as required.
• Provide safeguarding advice and ensure appropriate investigations into allegations against professionals and volunteers.
• Respond to subject access requests in a timely and effective manner.
• Escalate concerns regarding practice and care plans to senior leadership and seek independent legal advice when necessary.

  Your previous experience as QARO, Quality Assurance Reviewing Officer:

• Proven experience in children’s social care, particularly in safeguarding and care planning.
• Strong understanding of statutory frameworks including Working Together 2023 and Care Planning Regulations.
• Demonstrable commitment to strengths-based, child-centred practice.
• Ability to influence and support partners in complex and contentious situations.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with children, families, carers, and professionals.
• Capacity for honest reflection and openness to learning.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively in changing environments.

• A strong value base that informs work with individuals, families, and partner organisations.
• Relentless commitment to quality and service improvement.
• Championing a child’s right to family life and meaningful participation.
• Professional integrity and accountability in all aspects of practice.
• Social Care qualification
• Must demonstrate a high level of operational experience in a Local Authority setting

If you’re interested in discussing this opportunity in more detail or know someone who this may be of interest to, please contact Sarah Macrae 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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