Salary: £34,434 – £39,152 per annum
Type of vacancy: Permanent
Work pattern: Full Time
Hours per week: 37
Work Base: County Hall, West Bridgford, NG2 7QP
Working Arrangements: Hybrid
Competency Framework: Tier 7b
Number of posts: 2
Interview date: 6 May 2026
Closing Date: 16 April 2026 23:55
Overview
The Children and Families Department takes a strengths‑based approach to working with each other, children, young people and families, and our partner agencies. We call this ‘Our Nottinghamshire Approach’.
Organisation Details
Nottinghamshire County Council is dedicated to serving our community with compassion and commitment. We strive to create a supportive environment where every employee feels valued and empowered, helping the Council meet its regulatory requirements and maintain a state of inspection readiness.
Job Summary
We are seeking two highly organised and motivated individuals to join our Quality Assurance and Improvement Team (QAIT) within the Children and Families Department. QAIT delivers a robust Quality Assurance and Improvement framework, ensuring continuous evaluation of children and families’ outcomes and experiences. This role supports improvement at organisational, service, and system levels.
Role Responsibilities
- Quality Planning: Plan, coordinate and deliver QA and improvement activity in line with the Quality Assurance and Improvement Framework.
- Quality Assurance: Verify and analyse service delivery outputs against regulatory inspection bodies’ quality requirements.
- Quality Control: Lead the continuous development and review of cross‑departmental policies, procedures and guidance, accounting for statutory and regulatory frameworks and changes in national policy.
- Continuous Improvement: Aggregate and analyse quantitative and qualitative data to identify and test improvement actions.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- A degree or equivalent experience in a relevant area (e.g., project management, health and social care).
- Knowledge of administrative procedures, project management or information analysis.
- Good knowledge of children’s social care legislation and best practices.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships across stakeholders.
- Technical knowledge of quality and improvement principles, change management and continuous improvement cycle methodologies.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data effectively.
- Proficiency in using IT systems and software for reporting and analysis.
- A full driving licence and access to transport to support delivery of in‑person service activity across NCC offices.
What we are looking for
- Attention to Detail: A meticulous approach to quality evaluation and reporting.
- Team Collaboration: Willingness to work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve common goals.
- Adaptability: Capacity to adjust to changing priorities and work in a dynamic environment.
Organisational Benefits
- Flexible Working: Hybrid working model that supports work‑life balance.
- Professional Development: Opportunities for training and career advancement.
- Generous Leave: Competitive leave package to support well‑being.
- Supportive Environment: Friendly and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued.
Nottinghamshire County Council strives to go beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being an accredited Disability Confident Leader Organisation.
Under the Disability Confident scheme we would like to ensure applicants with disabilities are offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for the job.
A job share scheme is available for all full‑time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.
Nottinghamshire County Council strongly encourages applications from all candidates from different walks of life, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.
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