Quality Improvement Officer - Case File Audits and Safeguarding

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Please note this vacancy is only available to Birmingham City Council employees.

Quality Improvement Officer Case file Audits and Safeguarding

Permanent

Grade

Consultation grade subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review

Working 36.5 hours per week

We are delighted to provide an exciting opportunity for staff across Birmingham City Council.
The role of Quality Improvement Officer will require the successful applicant to undertake audits of social work practice create learning resources and be involved in establishing and carrying out quality assurance activity for the department.
Audits are a key driver in supporting service reform and quality assurance.
Key focus of the role:
Working closely with the Principal social worker and the deputy Principal social worker
Carrying out audits of practice
Creating resources to support the working of the Quality Assurance Framework
Creating learning resources and organising learning events
The successful candidates will be required to support the CQC inspection
Considerations for applicant:
You will need a Social Work Qualification and be registered with SWE
An excellent understanding of quality social work practice and how we assure this
Ability to work in a timely manner and get reports completed on time
An excellent knowledge of the prevention agenda the importance of data and quality for Social Work; and knowledge of the role and responsibilities of the Principal social worker
Education Skills and Qualities required: You will need to have considerable experience of working in the social care sector
You will need to be registered with Social Work England
You will need an appropriate Social Work qualification
You will need to have the ability to work collaboratively with others
You will need to demonstrate a commitment to citizens and their carers
You will need to demonstrate excellent communication skills
You will need to show examples of demonstrating dignity and respect within work
You will need to demonstrate the ability to work alongside partnership agencies
You will need to demonstrate knowledge of 3 Conversations and its working principles
You will need to be able to demonstrate the ability to recognise excellent standards in case files
You will need to be able to prioritise workloads whilst working with competing demands

For informal enquires please contact Rosemarie DaleRourke onemail or Gurjit Mannemail

To apply please upload an uptodate CV and Personal Statement via the attachments part of your application. The Personal Statement should outline how you meet the essential criteria for the role through your personal qualities skills and experience and include your motivation for applying to the post. Note the Personal Statement should be no more than 1500 words. Unfortunately we cannot consider any applications without a CV and Personal Statement attached.

We strive to advertise all roles for a minimum of two weeks. However due to high application volumes vacancies may close earlier than the stated deadline. We encourage interested candidates to submit their applications promptly to ensure they are considered

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer andwe arecommitted to employing retaining and developing all of our people.

We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments additional support accessibility needs or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.

Interviews for this post will take place in person. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further information

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We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered.

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken.

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance withUK Home Office requirements before any employment offer can be confirmed.

NonUK applicants (excluding Ireland) would be required to hold a relevant Visa fromthe UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI).

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