Quality Assurance Manager

Adopt South West have offices across Cornwall, Devon, Plymouth, Somerset and Torbay and the successful applicants base would need to be within this area.

We are looking for a very well-organised and self-motivated person to join us, on a full-time, permanent basis, as a Quality Assurance Manager for Adopt South West.

So, if you’re looking for a new, exciting challenge and to further your experience and operational skills, Adopt South West are hosted by Devon County Council who offer a vibrant workplace and attractive benefits. Enjoy Flexible working opportunities, a local government pension scheme, employee assistance programme and external Devon discounts.

The role of Quality Assurance Manager occupies a unique organisational position in Adopt South West, having oversight of the entire service through the Quality Assurance processes and systems. For that reason, the post-holder will act as a professional Practice Lead for the service, maintaining up-to-date expert knowledge of good practice and developments both regionally and nationally.

The post holder will be joining the quality assurance team where they will share these key roles:

- Management of the Quality Assurance Framework: managing audits, moderations and other aspects of practice improvements for Adopt South West, reporting to the senior management team 
- Agency Advisor of ‘Best Interest Decisions’: quality assuring the paperwork and providing a report for the -Agency Decision Makers to enable them to make decisions on a child’s plan for adoption.
- Training: overseeing and delivering training to Adopt South West and Local Authority staff
- Panel advisor for Adopt South West Adoption Panels: requiring attendance at adoption panels, quality assuring the paperwork for panels and training and recruitment for the central panel list.

Closing Date: 26/10/2025

If you require any more information on this role, please contact Mark Berry mark.berry@devon.gov.uk 

How to apply 
Please ensure when completing your application form that you provide a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria as described in the person specification of the job description. Applications may not be taken forwards if the supporting statement is not adequately completed. 

Internal Applicants, please note: If you are an existing DCC employee, please use your iTrent Employee Self Service (ESS) details to log in and apply. 

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- DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages. 
- Happy to Talk Flexible Working - The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc. 
- We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 
- This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English. 
- Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice. 
- For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page. 
- We cannot consider visa sponsorship at this time. UK Right to Work is required. For further guidance on right to work in the UK, please visit: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). 
- This role requires a DBS disclosure. 

Reference: REQ008622

This is not a Cornwall Council vacancy therefore please contact the organisation direct for further information.

• Organisation address: County Hall, Exeter, Topsham Road, EX2 4QD
• Contact detail: Devon County Council
• Email: devonjobs-mailbox@devon.gov.uk
• Website: https://www.devonjobs.gov.uk/
• Link to apply: https://www.devonjobs.gov.uk/job/Quality%20Assurance%20Manager-31/