Leah Overend
Assistant Director of Social Care
Service Manager Children’s Quality Assurance & Review
6-month contract – immediate start
£400–£450 per day
Inside IR35 (via umbrella)
Hybrid working
CVs are being reviewed immediately, with interviews taking place week commencing ASAP
Step into a high-impact Service Manager Children’s Quality Assurance & Review opportunity where you will shape practice, influence outcomes, and drive meaningful improvement across children’s services.
Reporting into senior leadership and managing a small but specialist team, you will take ownership of quality assurance, performance insights, and practice development with particular oversight of Conference, Review & LADO services.
This is your chance to lead from the front, embed evidence-informed change, and play a central role in strengthening safeguarding and service delivery.
If you’re ready to step up as a Quality Assurance Service Manager with real strategic influence, this is the role for you. As a Service Manager Children’s Quality Assurance & Review, you will drive continuous improvement by translating insight into action, ensuring that children and families receive the highest standards of care. This Service Manager Children’s Quality Assurance & Review role offers autonomy, visibility, and the platform to create lasting change.
Your role as a Service Manager Children’s Quality Assurance & Review:
• Lead quality assurance frameworks, including audits, reviews, and improvement plans
• Oversee feedback services and LADO functions to ensure robust safeguarding practice
• Drive performance reporting and present insight to senior leaders and partners
• Champion practice improvement through evidence-based approaches
• Represent services in safeguarding partnerships and support inspection readiness
Your experience as a Service Manager Children’s Quality Assurance & Review:
• Strong leadership in children’s social care quality assurance or improvement
• Proven ability to analyse data and performance to influence change
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams and driving outcomes
• Deep understanding of safeguarding frameworks and statutory responsibilities
• Commitment to reflective practice and continuous service improvement
If you’re ready to take on this exciting Service Manager Children’s Quality Assurance & Review opportunity and make a tangible difference, apply today or get in touch to discuss further.
If you’re interested in discussing this role in more detail or know someone who would be a strong fit for the Service Manager Children’s Quality Assurance & Review please contact Leah Overend on 0117 3137110 or apply today.
We offer a senior referral scheme upon successful placement of your recommendation.
Our clients are committed to building a diverse workforce. Recruiting decisions are based solely on skills and experience, and any reasonable adjustments will be fully supported throughout the process.
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