Compliance Regulations Manager

TN United Kingdom; Bedford; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Full-Time Compliance Regulations Manager to oversee compliance and assurance for adult services. This remote role with national travel involves fostering relationships with stakeholders and regulators, ensuring adherence to quality standards, and driving continuous improvement. The postholder will play a crucial role in maintaining regulatory compliance and supporting operational teams in delivering high-quality care. If you are passionate about making a difference in social care and have the expertise to lead compliance initiatives, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a respected organization.

Qualifications

• Understanding of regulation and quality in adult social care.
• Experience with compliance in a similar-sized provider or regulator.

Responsibilities

• Lead compliance assessments and maintain relationships with regulators.
• Monitor processes to ensure safety and welfare of adults served.

Skills

Regulatory Compliance

Quality Assurance

Report Writing

Monitoring KPIs

Safeguarding Legislation

Education

Professional Qualification in Social Care

Job description

Full-Time Compliance Regulations Manager - Remote Post with National Travel

Travel Involved

Job Purpose

The postholder will lead a compliance and assurance program of assessments for CareTech Group Adult & Specialist services. Based primarily in our central region, a key priority will be to establish and maintain strong relationships with all relevant internal stakeholders and external regulators, providing expert advice and assistance in all care-related regulatory matters.

The role involves supporting the implementation and management of quality assurance, inspection, and audit practices to ensure the ongoing quality and safety of CareTech adult services.

Responsibilities include monitoring processes and procedures to ensure the safety and welfare of all adults served by the company, responding promptly to concerns, and collaborating with operational and quality teams to align procedures with regulatory expectations, ensuring consistency in care delivery.

The postholder will work closely with operational teams and senior management to drive continuous quality improvement, balancing support needs with legal requirements and maintaining regulatory compliance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

The candidate must demonstrate understanding of regulation, quality, and contemporary adult social and health care service provision. Relevant recent experience in a similar-sized provider or regulator of social care is essential. Up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding legislation and a professional qualification or experience in social care that instills confidence with stakeholders are required. Skills include monitoring compliance against KPIs, challenging operational practices, report writing, and fostering open, honest, and constructive behaviors across services.

Excellent report writing skills and the ability to command respect from internal and external partners are necessary.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

Assess regulatory compliance, maintain relationships with regulatory bodies such as CQC and CIW, and ensure learning from operational practice informs service development. Develop and share best practices, support registered managers, ensure policies and procedures are current, and develop quality assurance frameworks. Provide guidance for service improvement, contribute to strategic planning, and deliver regular reports on standards and compliance. Investigate safeguarding concerns, ensure staff are updated on regulations, and support investigations and remedial actions.

Promote a quality-focused culture, support operational managers in meeting regulatory standards, and communicate the company's vision and values. Support compliance with regulations, submit reports on compliance and improvement plans, and perform other duties as required.

The Organisation

CareTech Community Services Ltd supports over 5,000 adults across more than 300 services in the UK, providing innovative pathways for people with diverse needs. Candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure before starting employment. Due to application volume, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7-10 days.