Head of Quality Assurance - Colchester, United Kingdom - Qin Recruitment Ltd

Qin Recruitment Ltd
Qin Recruitment Ltd
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Colchester, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Position:
Head of Quality Assurance - Learning Disabilities


Location:
Flexible/Remote/UK


Start:

ASAP

Role:
Permanent


Salary:
£50,000 per annum (plus benefits)

Our client was established in 2005 to support individuals with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs including Prader-Willi Syndrome.

We are working with them to recruit a Head of Quality Assurance to lead, support and inspire the team to provide the organization with timely and robust oversight and insight on the quality-of-service provision across all services.

As someone who prioritisesour people and the quality of the services we provide, we are looking for individual who will act as a role model to promote the organisation's visions and values at all times.


Responsibilities include

  • To continually develop the Quality Assurance Framework aligned with latest regulatory guidance and legislation
  • To lead, develop and manage the quality auditors and quality checkers ensuring they are knowledgeable and familiar with regulations
  • To work closely with operational teams to ensure appropriate responses in relation to intelligence and risk
  • To manage and develop the risk profile process
  • To lead on all regulatory registration activity (CQC, CIW and CIS) and support operations in their decision making on regulatory registration and inspection matters
  • To provide the organisation with information to promote 100% compliance across all services

The Head of Quality Assurance will

  • Be educated to Degree Level or equivalent, preferably holding a recognised qualification in social work, nursing or social care
  • Have knowledge of Quality Assurance systems/processes and audit tools
  • Have an understanding of all regulatory requirements across England, Wales and Scotland
  • Demonstrate an ability to translate theory into practice in a personcentred way
  • Ability to manage and develop comprehensive reporting systems and analysis of information
  • Have excellent communication skills verbal and written with strong leadership and interpersonal skills
  • Have a flexible approach to workload within the team and managing their own time
  • Be able to work across boundaries to support best practice
  • Be willing and able to travel and visit services 23 days per week
  • Have an ability to understand risk, impact and recommend remedial action

We're looking for the following experience

  • 2 years' experience at management level in health and social care
  • Experience of working in quality assurance is preferable.
  • Experience of caring for people with learning disabilities.

Benefits

  • Life assurance benefit of twice annual basic salary
  • Comprehensive induction and excellent training
  • Recognition Awards, including long service awards
  • Cycle to work Scheme
  • Employee benefits platform providing discounts at over 150 retailers
  • Employee Assistance Programme, confidential telephone counselling and legal advice
  • Health & Wellbeing portal
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