Job Description

Grade 9: 52,584 - 56,646 per annum Audit Officer - Quality Assurance (Starting Well) London Borough of Havering

Contract: Permanent 36hrs

Working Arrangements: Full & Part Time available

Message from the Director

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children, young people, and families? Do you have a strong desire to be part of a transformative journey that will shape the future of Havering's community? If so, we invite you to join us in our mission to elevate our local authority's Children's Social Care Services, situated within our Starting Well Department.


Following our recent inadequate Ofsted inspection, we are embarking on an improvement journey where we aim to re-establish and reinvigorate great practice across all our services delivered in Havering. As part of this journey, we are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic social care practitioners ready to make a meaningful difference, driven by a genuine desire to advocate for children, promote their well-being, and who are not afraid to take on the challenge of working for a local authority who have been inspected by Ofsted as inadequate.


In return, we want to offer you the opportunity to develop your skills through our dedicated 10 days of learning a year offer and access to our very own Social Care Academy and Systemic offer. We are committed to creating an environment where every child receives the best possible support and care, and all staff are supported to thrive and excel in safe, supported, and nurturing environments.


Our Senior leaders have worked on an improvement plan, and if you are ready to embrace this challenge and play a pivotal role in shaping our journey, we encourage you to apply.


We look forward to welcoming individuals who share our vision and drive.

About the role

The post holder will facilitate the delivery of a regular learning and improvement plan, central to the borough's improvement journey in social care. This role leads on the allocation and undertakes case audits, moderations and follow up of recommended actions, escalating noncompliance with Team Managers and senior leaders as required.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Children's Audit Team is responsible for strategic Quality Assurance and audit planning across the service, playing a key role in the identification of trends to inform the assurance planning process and drive service improvement and improve social care outcomes for children and young people.


The post holder will lead regular audit activity as requested by the senior leadership team or IRO - QA and ensure key messages are identified, learning is shared and recommendations for action are made, implemented and tracked for impact. Plan and execute 'practice week' twice annually, supporting the entire leadership and management function in Starting Well to undertake learning reviews and observations of practice. The post holder will arrange and deliver audit training sessions, workshops and learning reviews to ensure that staff are fully aware of their quality assurance responsibilities, particularly in relation to our improvement journey in social care. The role will collate feedback from service users and staff to inform service planning and improvement activity. Provide support and lead on projects and other work streams which deliver the Starting Well Improvement Plan. Provide mentoring and support to social workers as part of practice supervisions sessions

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 13th July 2025

however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early.


You will be notified if your application has been successful. Interview date to be confirmed.

Additional Information

We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees.


The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role.

We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.

*About Us

With its excellent transport links into central London, extensive town centre regeneration and the highest concentration of green space anywhere in London, Havering has a unique offer as a place to live, work and visit. By making the most of its position and opportunities, Havering is becoming a hub for start-ups and expanding businesses, as well as construction, logistics, engineering and manufacturing industries.
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