Quality Improvement Social Worker - Adults Team
Team: Quality Improvement Team
Job Family: Supporting – CBG10
Salary: £38,476 - £40,069 per annum pro rata + MRS £7,000 per annum pro rata
Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per week
Base Location: You will be expected to attend a CBC office location as often as needed to carry out your role, which will be no less than once per month.
Contract Type: Hybrid - Permanent
Closing Date: 5th November 2025
Interview Date: 10th November 2025
About the Role
Join our dedicated Quality Improvement Team and play a pivotal role in shaping adult social care across Central Bedfordshire. As a qualified Social Worker, you’ll contribute to practice governance, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement—ensuring services meet the expectations of the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and deliver outstanding outcomes for those we support.
You’ll bring professional credibility, frontline experience, and a deep understanding of legal and ethical frameworks to drive meaningful change. This role is central to embedding our Quality Improvement Framework, strengthening governance, and supporting strategic priorities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and support quality improvement activities including audits, service evaluations, and workforce development.
- Coordinate learning initiatives such as reflective presentations, practice reviews and practice sessions.
- Analyse feedback, complaints, and compliments to inform service development.
- Promote a culture of learning, reflection, and data-driven decision-making.
- Ensure compliance with the Care Act 2014 and uphold the values of the Think Local Act Personal (TLAP) framework.
What We’re Looking For:
- Qualified Social Worker with experience in adult social care.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret complex practice issues.
- Commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Our Offer
We have a number of rewards and benefits available to our staff, to view these please visit our Rewards and Benefits page
Our aspiration is to be a truly flexible employer. We welcome discussion on location, hours and working pattern as part of the application process.
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You will be expected to demonstrate how you meet the key accountabilities and competencies in this Recruitment Pack.
Our Competency Framework and Qualification Guidance are to be read in conjunction with our Recruitment Pack.
For an informal discussion about this position, please contact: Dan Baker on 0300 300 6452 or email Daniel.Baker@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
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Safeguarding (For DBS posts only):
Central Bedfordshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees, volunteers and contractors to share this commitment. This post is subject to the disclosure of criminal records.
To maintain a fair and consistent approach for applicants, it is Central Bedfordshire Council's policy to only consider applications made via our online application system and we therefore thank you for not submitting your application offline.
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