Assistant manager quality assurance children's safeguarding

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Interim Assistant Team Manager (Quality Assurance) to support a Children's Safeguarding Social Work Team in the Knowsley, Merseyside area.This role is vital in ensuring high-quality social work practice, supporting the team in delivering safe, effective, and child-focused interventions. You will work closely with the Team Manager, providing oversight of complex cases, mentoring social workers, and driving continuous improvement in practice standards.Benefits:
* Weekly payroll
* Dedicated recruitment consultant - your single point of contact
* Access to CPD & training through our e-learning portal
* Stay updated - receive weekly mailers on locum roles in your area
* Referral bonus - earn up to £300 for recommending a colleague (T&Cs apply)
Responsibilities:
* Provide quality assurance oversight across the team
* Support social workers through supervision, mentoring, and coaching
* Ensure best practice standards and compliance with statutory regulations
* Oversee complex assessments, audits, and case reviews
* Work with the Team Manager to improve performance and practice quality
* Promote a strengths-based, child-centred approach
To be considered for the QA role, ideally you will have: