Internal Vacancy - Please note that in accordance with the Council’s policy, employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies.

*This job may be suitable as a secondment opportunity for internal candidates wishing to gain experience in a higher or different role. Managers and applicants must note that all secondments are subject to agreement between the relevant departments and therefore the recruiting manager must speak with HR before offering a job on a secondment basis. *

Quality Monitoring Officer - 36 hours

The Children’s Commissioning Team have an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join us as a Quality Monitoring Officer. This is a fixed-term position to cover absence for up to six months, or until the substantive post holder returns, whichever is sooner.

About the Role:

The primary focus of the role will be to support and develop the quality of services provided to children and young people within Ofsted or CQC regulated settings or in an unregulated provision. The Quality Monitoring Officer will monitor and evaluate services to ensure compliance with regulations and better outcomes for children and young people. There will be a requirement to maintain regular on-site visits to provider settings. The role will involve leading on the preparation and collation of information to support and maintain the contract monitoring process.

This is a demanding yet highly rewarding role, offering the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children, young people and their families by ensuring they receive high-quality, safe and effective services. You will make a difference!

About the Candidate:

You will have the ability to think on your feet, exercise sound judgement and demonstrate resilience. Child and family focused, you will continually strive for the best services possible for Wirral’s children and families.

With strong interpersonal skills, you will be able to build and maintain effective relationships and collaborate with colleagues across Children’s Services, Health, Finance and Legal, as well as residential providers, to ensure that quality is understood and services are monitored effectively.

A track record of working creatively to deliver positive outcomes, social value and value for money, while operating within statutory and regulatory frameworks, is essential. A proactive and well-organised approach, together with the ability to work on your own initiative and adapt flexibly to changing demands, will enable you to succeed in this role.

For more information or an informal discussion regarding this vacancy, please contact Louise Howson, Contracts & Commissioning Manager via email louisehowson@wirral.gov.uk

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