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Job details Job reference REQ14953 Date posted 06/09/2023 Application closing date 24/09/2023 Location Civic Office/Hybrid Salary Grade 8, \xc2\xa329,477 - \xc2\xa333,024 (Pay award pending) Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Performance & Quality Attachments

Children\'s Quality Assurance Officer Job description

Based at: Civic Office, Waterdale, Doncaster

Salary details: Grade 8, \xc2\xa329,477 - \xc2\xa333,024 (Pay award pending)

Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time, 37 Hours Per Week

Closing date: 24th September 2023

We are passionate about Doncaster - it\xe2\x80\x99s a great place to live, do business and visit.

We have plenty to shout about \xe2\x80\x93 Doncaster is the UK\xe2\x80\x99s best connected location, we have many major developments in the pipeline, a vibrant urban city centre with a thriving arts and cultural scene, sport and leisure attractions, wonderful green spaces and a fascinating heritage. We firmly believe, as do our partners, that Doncaster is the place to be with a bright future and ambitions ahead of it. But don\xe2\x80\x99t just take our word for it \xe2\x80\x93 anyone joining the council, can look forward to expanding their knowledge and skills in a dynamic, creative and nurturing environment while truly making a difference to the communities we serve.

There has never been a more exciting time to join the Children, Young People and Families Directorate Learning and help ensure that children and families in Doncaster have access to the very best services.

We are seeking a Quality Assurance Officer working to the Quality & Transformation Manager within Commissioning, Quality and Safeguarding who will embed quality assurance guidance and processes throughout each step of the commissioning cycle to ensure the provision of high quality, safe and compliant services ensuring improved outcomes for children, young people and families.

City of Doncaster Council ensures that all services are commissioned and quality assured against evidenced local need and statutory frameworks in line with local and national priorities. We continue to work proactively with all our partners and stakeholders to make the very best use of available resources and continuously review services to ensure they are high quality and value for money.

This role will work with a range of partners and stakeholders to ensure services meet required quality standards with a particular focus on Safeguarding, Health & Safety, Leadership & Management and Outcomes. The role will respond to the changing health, education and social care agendas and play a role in influencing multi-agency arrangements to support change and improve outcomes for children.

The appointed person will need to have experience in the Education, Health or Social Care sector with demonstrable knowledge of legislative frameworks. Effective communication and engagement skills, and the ability to manage sensitive discussions and situations are essential along with experience of using Microsoft Office and Google suites.

You will be an outstanding individual who thrives in taking an innovative approach to ensuring quality outcomes are achieved across a range of services which may include, but not be limited to:

Independent Special School and College Placements

Specialist Education and Alternative Provision

Short Breaks for children with disabilities

Residential placements for children in care

Further details about the responsibilities and requirements of the role are contained in the job profile and role summary.

In return for your hard work and dedication, we can offer you the chance to be part of a great team dedicated to ensuring that all people in Doncaster thrive. You will also have access to a variety of attractive employee benefits including competitive leave entitlement, local government pension scheme and access to a range of staff discount and flexible benefits schemes. Visit our page to find out more.

Anticipated Shortlisting dates: Week commencing 25th September 2023

Anticipated Interview dates: Week commencing 2nd October 2023

For further details or an informal chat please contact: Kate Featherstone-Bennett Tel: 01302 737685 email address

This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at

City of Doncaster Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community where we strive to improve the quality of life for all. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff to share these commitments.

Doncaster Council