Practice Development Lead
Practice Development Lead
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27-08-2025
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Job Description
3 months contract with a local authority
Job Purpose
- This post will be responsible for leading on arrangements related to quality assurance workforce development and learning reviews across Young and Youth Justice Service as part of achieving the best standard of service delivery for children young people and families.
Key Duties/Accountabilities
- Develop embed and review a quality assurance framework for various youth support and youth justice programs.
- Coordinate and undertake quality assurance activities to understand the quality of practice and inform continuous development.
- Produce comprehensive analytical reports regarding quality assurance activities and present information at a service division and directorate level.
- Develop embed and review comprehensive audit tools informed by relevant national and local practice.
- Contribute to the implementation of workforce and succession planning including recruitment selection and induction of staff as required.
- Ensure the service is outward looking and innovative with a focus on identifying improvements in practice and service delivery.
- Review case management pathways and processes to ensure alignment and consistency in practice and highlight opportunities for further developments.
Essential Experience Required
- Working knowledge of youth work and youth justice operational delivery as well as the framework underpinning practice (e.g. national legislation guidance & policies).
- Thorough understanding of quality assurance and ability to integrate this understanding into practice.
- Experience of carrying out auditing activities and performance monitoring in relation to Children s Services.
Essential Qualification Required
- A relevant degree or equivalent professional qualification (e.g. Social Work Probation Youth Justice Youth Work Health or Teaching).
- Experience in transformation within a Local Authority setting.
- Experience of implementing quality assurance frameworks and reporting cycles.
Additional information to note
- Working hours: 21 hours per week
- The role requires a DBS check.
- The role closes on 27th August 2025 apply ASAP.
Requirements
Requirements
- Relevant degree or equivalent professional qualification
- Working knowledge of youth work and youth justice operational delivery
- Thorough understanding of quality assurance
- Experience in transformation within a Local Authority setting
- Experience of implementing quality assurance frameworks and reporting cycles
This post will be responsible for leading on arrangements related to quality assurance, workforce development and learning reviews across Young and Youth Justice Service as part of achieving the best standard of service delivery for children, young people and families.
Education
A relevant degree or equivalent professional qualification (e.g., Social Work, Probation, Youth Justice, Youth Work, Health or Teaching). Experience in transformation within a Local Authority setting. Experience of implementing quality assurance frameworks and reporting cycles
Employment Type
Full Time
Key Skills
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