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Service Manager - QA & Practice Development
Crewe CW1 2BJ
Key information
- Pay
- Competitive
- Hours
- Full-time
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted date
- 2 Sep 2026
- Closing date
- 2 Oct 2026
About this role
Cheshire East Council
Service Manager - QA & Practice Development
Salary
£54,994 - £62,777 per annum
Location
Crewe
Lead excellence in social work practice and help shape continuous improvement across Children’s Services.
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Service Manager Quality Assurance & Practice Development to champion high-quality social work practice and drive service improvement across Children’s Services.
This is a pivotal leadership role, responsible for implementing robust quality assurance frameworks, analysing performance and practice insights, and ensuring services consistently meet regulatory standards. You’ll work to strengthen organisational learning, support inspection readiness, and promote a culture of reflective practice and continuous improvement.
At the heart of the role is a commitment to ensuring the voices of children, young people and families influence service development and decision-making. You’ll collaborate with practitioners, managers and partners to identify strengths, address areas for improvement, and develop learning and development initiatives that enhance practice across the workforce.
If you are passionate about quality, committed to outstanding social work practice, and driven to make a lasting impact on outcomes for children and families, we want to hear from you.
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