Quality Assurance Reviewing Officer - Swindon

Reference: 3510842814_1771332634

Swindon Borough council are looking for an experienced Social worker to join as an QARO - This service will provide a quality assurance and reviewing service across differing levels of need to drive strengths-based practice and culture. Quality Assurance Reviewing Officers (QAROs) ensure that statutory and regulatory safeguarding requirements are met for independent reviewing for children in care, child protection and fostering reviewing functions and go beyond that to focus on the delivery and improvement of services for Children, young people and their Families through the provision of high-quality independent oversight of practice, and effective partnership working with all those involved with the child. 3 month initial contract 37 hours a week. Flexible working - 3 days to be in the office Pay rate £47.53ph .£100 weekly travel and accommodation allowance until 10 May 2026

We are seeking Quality Assurance Reviewing Officers to join our growing team. This dynamic role, reporting to the service manager you will be committed to providing a quality assurance and reviewing service across differing levels of need, to drive strengths-based practice and culture.

Quality Assurance Reviewing Officers (QARO's) ensure that statutory and regulatory safeguarding requirements are met for independent reviewing for children in care, child protection and fostering reviewing functions and go beyond that to focus on the delivery and improvement of services for children, young people and their families through the provision of high-quality independent oversight of practice, and effective partnership working with all those involved with the child.

The service will provide independent, professional support and challenge and be accountable for service improvement, ensuring quality assurance of practice across the whole service. The service will champion a child's right to family life.

Swindon operates the family safeguarding model and workers are excited by this approach we can see the difference it is making to children, young people and their families. When children do need to be looked after, the QARO ensures the Local Authority are providing the best care possible.

As an Eden Brown Synergy candidate, you can take advantage of our competitive service offering: * Dedicated personal and professional service. * Free DBS check. * CV review service. * Interview advice. * Competitive rates of pay. * Post-placement follow up meetings.

To discuss this role or any other Qualified Social Care roles in South please contact Kelly Stock at Eden Brown on 0117 910 3800/ 07800 543 641 or email your CV to:

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£47.53
Per hour
Up to GBP47.53 per hour

Swindon

Full Time

Added 17/02/2026
Reference: 3510842814_1771332634

Quality Assurance Reviewing Officer - Swindon

Swindon
Full Time

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