Audit Officer (Quality Assurance & Safeguarding Service) - 05594 - #146660

Are you a qualified social worker with experience in auditing and seeking a rewarding role within the public sector? West Berkshire Council is seeking an Audit Officer to join our Children and Family Service, reporting to the Service Manager Quality Assurance & Safeguarding. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the effective delivery of audit and assurance services within a dynamic and supportive organisation.

The Role

Responsibilities

As an Audit Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the Service Manager to ensure the effective operation of West Berkshire's Quality Assurance & Audit processes within the Children and Family Services. Your main responsibilities will include:

• Conducting audits and reviews to assess compliance with standards and regulations
• Identifying areas for improvement and making appropriate recommendations
• Collaborating with service delivery teams to provide advice and support on quality improvement
• Monitoring progress on implementing audit recommendations
• Preparing reports and presenting findings to relevant stakeholders
  
  

In addition, you will contribute to the overall management and leadership of the service, working closely with other colleagues to ensure the delivery of high-quality services to children and families.

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:

• Experience of completing children services audits and ideally working in an audit or quality assurance role within a local authority or public sector environment
• Sound knowledge of audit methodologies and techniques
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings clearly
• Ability to build effective working relationships with stakeholders at all levels
• Self-motivated and able to work independently, as well as part of a team
  
  

If you are passionate about driving improvement and ensuring the best outcomes for children and families, this role is perfect for you.

Please note this role is fixed term for two years from start date – Funding limited project

West Berkshire Council Offer Excellent Employment Benefits Such As

• Flexible working wherever possible between the hours of 07.00-21.00
• Hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the office
• Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities
• Generous Local Government pension scheme
• Family friendly policies
• A range of local discounts
• Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits
• You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service.
  
  

Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Nicola Robertson on 01635 503153 or email [email protected] .

This post is a Sensitive Post for the purpose of the Local Government Housing Act 1989 and the post-holder is therefore restricted from engaging in any prescribed political activities. In summary, this means that you are prohibited from holding political office and from involvement in any political activity within or outside the workplace. Full details of the restrictions can be found in the Council’s Policy and Guidance on Politically Restricted Posts.

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Equal Opportunities

The Council supports Equal Opportunity of employment, and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

How To Apply

Please now complete a short online application form. You will then be able to upload your CV.

This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016; the requirement to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English applies.

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