About us

We are looking for a new Assistant Safeguarding and Quality Officer (ASQO) to join our experienced and supportive Quality Assurance and Improvement Team. The Quality Assurance and Improvement Team sits within the Adult Safeguarding Service in Adult Social Care.

This is a permanent post and you will work in a hybrid way, with a minimum of 2 days in the office at Time Square, Warrington and site visits to a wide range of care and support providers in and out of borough. You will be part of a team of 7 with a mixture of Safeguarding and Quality Officers (SQO) and ASQOs reporting to the Quality Assurance and Improvement Team Manager.

The role

We support a large number of care and support providers supporting adults within Warrington. This includes – Care &Nursing Homes, Supported Accommodation, Care at Home, Day Opportunities and Outreach. The primary focus of the role is to support SQOs to work with local services which deliver care and support to make quality improvements. In addition to this, the post holder will work closely with the Adult Safeguarding Managers to undertake project work to explore adult safeguarding and care quality data and provision within Warrington.

What's needed?

We are looking for someone with experience of working in a social care or health setting with adults and/or older people. Experience of safeguarding, multi-agency working and working as part of a team would be desirable, however, training will be available. Commitment to providing a quality service is expected and new ideas for improvements are welcomed.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills both written and verbal.

Excellent organisational skills.

The ability to manage their time efficiently.

Resilience to work in a fast-paced role.

Benefits

As well as a competitive salary, working for us means you get:

• 26 days annual holiday - raising to 31 after 5 years of service (pro-rata)

• Access to our attractive and competitive benefits package

• Access to our Health & Wellbeing Programme

Key Dates & Further Information

If you are interested in the role, please email Rachel Alderson (Rachel.alderson@warrington.gov.uk) Quality Assurance and Improvement Team Manager.

The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

DBS clearance is required.

If you are applying for the job internally, please ensure that you apply via the Careers Page on SAP, however if you are applying for an additional job you would need to apply externally.

In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. Sponsorship is not available for this role; therefore, you must have the right to work in the UK to be eligible for appointment.

Warrington Borough Council is a Disability Confident employer