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LocationCounty Hall, MatlockReferenceJOB/25/01029Salary detailsGrade 14 xc2xa353,166 - xc2xa359,080 per annumJob termFull TimeAppointment typePermanentHours37 hours per weekClosing Date20 April 2025An exciting opportunity has arisen to permanently appoint to the position of Assistant Head of Service- Quality Assurance (Children's services).The successful applicant will lead on developing and delivering the quality assurance framework within children's services. Applicants are required to hold a social work qualification and have relevant management experience. Knowledge and experience of quality assurance processes and an ability to effectively measure and review the quality of practice is essential.Please take a look at the attached comprehensive job and person profile for detail about this role.If you would like an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Emma SteeplesInterviews are currently planned for 30 April 2025.Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, clickCS1Related informationPlease read any attached documents before applying for this jobFile size: 281.55 KBWe're a disability confident employerWe warmly encourage applications from disabled people. If online applications are not suitable for you, there are to apply. If you need advice or support with your application, or need the recruitment documents in another format such as audio, easy read, or braille, our is here to help you and can be contacted on 01629 532440Equality and diversityWe recognise the importance of having a workforce which reflects the people of Derbyshire. We believe this is important because recognising and valuing diversity helps us to deliver services that reflect the needs of everyone in our county. We're committed to valuing diversity and treating everyone fairly who works or wishes to work for us.Advertise your jobs with usDerbyshire County Council advertise jobs on behalf of other organisations, to help reach a wider audience.If you are an organisation interested in advertising with us, please contact our traded recruitment team on 01629 535117 option 1 or by emailing to find out more.Need to contact us?If you have any queries about Derbyshire County Council vacancies, contact our Recruitment Team on 01629 535118 option 2.If you are applying for a position in a school and need assistance please contact Traded Recruitment on 01629 535117 option 1.You can e mail both teams at If you require more information about a vacancy based in a school please contact the school directly.To keep updated on DCC careers and recruitment news follow us on social media

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