*Childrens Advanced Practitioner – PSW Team Quality Assurance – #000B3CBF1

Job Description

Bolton Council (GM Collaboration) is seeking a Childrens Advanced Practitioner to join the PSW Team Quality Assurance Officer function, based at Castleton Street, Tonge Moor, Bolton (BL2 2JW). This is a full-time, 37-hour-per-week temporary post running from 24 August to 27 November 2026, paying £40 per hour.

The Quality Assurance Officer will improve and influence children’s social care practice across the Directorate through a variety of quality assurance activities, including auditing, dip sampling, coaching audit pools, and facilitating joint learning forums. You will support the embedding of practice standards rooted in relational and restorative practice principles, collecting family feedback, contributing to inspection preparation, and working alongside managers within the quality assurance framework to ensure audits meaningfully influence frontline practice.

Candidates must hold a recognised Social Work qualification with registration with Social Work England and at least three years’ post-qualification experience in statutory children’s services, ideally with supervisory experience. A sound working knowledge of the ILACS framework, strong IT skills (Word, Outlook, Excel), and the ability to apply relational and restorative approaches are essential.

Hybrid working is available, but regular on-site presence in Bolton is required to meet service needs. Free on-site parking is provided. Suppliers must complete the DfE Recommendation Compliance Questions and attach the file to the candidate record prior to submission. A 5-year employment history with gap checks is required.

To be considered, please get in touch promptly.

What’s on offer:

* Excellent, competitive pay rates – paid weekly
* Supportive management team with approachable, experienced leaders
* A desirable location with great transport links
* A stable, well-resourced, and encouraging working environment

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* Free ongoing CPD and training opportunities to enhance your skills
* Competitive rates of pay with prompt, reliable payments through our in-house payroll
* Enhanced DBS processing included
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