Job Description

Cheshire East Council is looking for a part time Strategic Practice Assurance and Development Manager to lead, inspire, and make a difference in adult social care. We're looking for a passionate and experienced leader to join the Adult Services Social Care Reform, Practice Assurance and Development team as our Strategic Practice Assurance and Development Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to shape practice standards, drive improvement, and support our dedicated workforce to deliver outstanding care for the people of Cheshire East.

Organisation

Cheshire East Council

Location

Macclesfield

Job Category

Social Care

Grade

CEC NJC - Grade 12

Salary Min

54,994 Pro Rata Per Annum

Salary Max

62,777 Pro Rata Per Annum

Hours per week

30

Weeks per year

52.143

Employment Type

Permanent

Closing Date

07/01/2026

Ref No

E3407
Cheshire East is an amazing place to live and work. As one of the largest employers in the borough, we are able to offer you a wide range of challenging and rewarding career opportunities.



At Cheshire East Council we are working for a brighter future - together and our commitment to you is that our workplace culture will provide a shared purpose, a well-led organisation with valued people succeeding together as one team and one council to deliver the best service for our customers and communities.



If you want to be part of our award-winning council and contribute to our ongoing success, have the flexibility and drive to enable us to innovate, are committed to working as part of a team and striving to deliver exceptional service wherever you can, we would especially like to hear from you.



As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and want our workforce to reflect the diversity of our local communities so that we can all work for a brighter future - together.



Brighter Future



www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/employee-benefits.aspx




You'll lead on practice assurance and development across Adult Social Care, contributing to ensuring our services are safe, effective, and person-centred. You will work closely with practitioners and managers. Reporting to the Head of Service for Social Care Improvement, Practice Assurance and Development who is also the Principal Social Worker for Adults and based in Adult Social Care Operations, you will line manage a team of Professional Leads. Working closely with the Strategic Business Manager for Local Authority and Systems Assurance you will champion best practice, embed learning, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.




We're looking for a dynamic and experienced professional who can drive excellence in adult social care practice assurance and development.



You will:


Be a qualified and registered Social Worker with leadership ability and extensive experience across Adult Social Care services. Bring experience in practice development, quality assurance, and continuous improvement Demonstrate excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to inspire, motivate, mentor and empower others Have the confidence to challenge and innovate while fostering a culture of learning and best practice across our transforming organisation.

If you're committed to making a positive impact and want to help shape the future of adult social care, we'd love to hear from you.


A supportive, inclusive workplace where your ideas matter. Opportunities for professional growth and development. Flexible and remote working options, including hybrid arrangements, to support work-life balance. Generous annual leave and pension scheme. The opportunity to make a real difference to the experience of people who come into contact with Adult Social Care




We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and we value the unique perspectives each person brings.



For an informal chat please contact Sheila Wood 07812 675086 or email Sheila.wood@cheshireeast.gov.uk





Cheshire East Council is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults across the Borough. As such, any cautions, convictions, reprimands or final warnings that are 'not protected' as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) order 1975 (as amended in 2013) relating to the non-disclosure of spent convictions do not apply to this job. You must therefore, disclose whether you have any previous convictions where prompted to do so within the application process.



Please ensure you check the email account (including junk/spam boxes) from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application.



If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date then it is likely that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion, however please do not be discouraged from applying again.



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