Strategic Practice Assurance and Development Manager

CHESHIRE East; Macclesfield; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking a part-time Strategic Practice Assurance and Development Manager to inspire and lead adult social care initiatives. The role involves managing a team, ensuring safe and effective services, and driving quality improvement. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in Adult Social Care and be a qualified social worker. The council offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth, flexible work arrangements, and a chance to make a meaningful difference in the community.

Benefits

Flexible and remote working options

Generous annual leave

Professional growth opportunities

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of several years experience in Adult Social Care.
• Proven track record in practice development and quality assurance.
• Ability to inspire, motivate, and mentor teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead on practice assurance and development across Adult Social Care.
• Manage a team of Professional Leads.
• Champion best practices and embed learning.

Skills

Leadership ability

Extensive experience in Adult Social Care

Practice development

Quality assurance

Excellent communication

Collaboration skills

Education

Qualified and registered Social Worker

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.

About the role

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.

About you

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.

Why join us?

• 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 [e-mail]