Quality and Compliance Officer

Salford-Council; Salford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Salford City Council is seeking a Quality and Compliance Officer within Adult Social Care Provider Services. You will promote and embed a culture of quality, safety and continuous improvement across services, providing assurances that care meets legislative and policy standards.

You will join an experienced team, supporting service growth and learning to direct improvements. A caring, person-centred approach and DBS checks are part of the role, with opportunities to influence care quality across

Qualifications

• Experience of working within the health and social care sector.
• Comprehensive knowledge of adult social care legislation, regulations and best practice.
• Good understanding of CQC regulatory frameworks and quality standards.
• Experience of undertaking quality reviews, safeguarding enquiries and investigations.
• Apply strategic thinking to broaden learning and embed new approaches that improve quality across services.
• Undertake audits and inspections of services.
• Be responsive to and supportive of staff and services where quality concerns are highlighted.
• Have a caring and person-centred approach.

Responsibilities

• Promote and embed a culture of quality, safety, continuous improvement and regulatory compliance across Provider Services.
• Provide assurances that services are delivered in line with legislative requirements, policies and quality standards.
• Support service growth in line with the council’s Market Position Statement and Improvement Plan.
• Share learning to direct and support service improvement.

Skills

Health & social care experience

Legislation knowledge

CQC frameworks

Quality reviews & investigations

Audits & inspections

Strategic thinking

Staff support

Person-centred approach

Relationship building

Communication skills

Team work

Flexible working

Professional development

Enhanced DBS

Job description

Make Every Day Matter

Are you looking for a career where you can make a genuine difference to people and the lives they live in Salford.

Provider Services supports adults across Salford to live fulfilling, independent and connected lives. We help and support people with learning disabilities, autism, dementia, mental health needs, physical and complex health conditions, helping people achieve their goals and maintain choice and control over their lives.

About the Role

As a Quality and Compliance Officer within Adult Social Care Provider Services, you will be responsible for promoting and embedding a culture of quality, safety, continuous improvement and regulatory compliance across Provider Services. You will provide assurances that services are delivered in accordance with legislative requirements, organisational policies, quality standards and best practice guidance.

You will join an experienced team, with a clear vision to provide exemplary care and support, while supporting service growth in line with the council’s Market Position Statement and Adult Social Care Improvement Plan. You will support innovative practice, promote positive change and enhance quality of care. Learning will be proactively shared to direct and support service improvement.

About You

We're looking for people who share our values and are passionate about supporting others.

You will:

• Have experience of working within the health and social care sector, with particular experience and knowledge of services supporting vulnerable adults.
• You will have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of adult social care legislation, regulations and best practice.
• Good understanding of CQC regulatory frameworks and quality standards
• Experience of undertaking quality reviews, safeguarding enquiries and investigations.
• Apply strategic thinking to broaden learning and embed new approaches that improve quality across a range of services
• Undertake audits, inspections of services.
• Be responsive to and supportive of staff and services where quality concerns are highlighted and service improvements needed.
• Have a caring and person-centred approach

• Be able to build positive and respectful relationships
• Communicate effectively with a wide range of people
• Work well as part of a team and independently
• Be flexible in your approach to working patterns and service needs
• Be committed to learning and professional development.
• Enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for our support worker roles.

Why Join Us?

At Salford City Council, you'll be part of a supportive organisation committed to delivering high-quality services and investing in its workforce. We offer:

• Comprehensive induction and training
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Apprenticeship and qualification pathways
• Supportive management and team environments
• Opportunities to progress your career within Adult Social Care.

About Provider Services

Provider Services delivers a wide range of personalised support across Salford through supported living services, community hubs, specialist centres, respite provision and rehabilitation support. Our focus is on enabling people to live independently, stay connected to their communities and achieve the outcomes that matter most to them.

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a meaningful contribution to people's lives, we'd love to hear from you.

Please be aware that this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and that you will be required to meet the cost of the DBS check – currently £49.50. The payment for this will be deducted from your first four months’ salary payments at a rate of £12.38 per month. If you do not commence employment for any reason but the DBS has been processed, you will be sent an invoice for the payment of £49.50.

If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

What we need from you if you are invited to interview:

• Passport/ID - You will be required to provide original documentation confirming your right to work in the UK. Successful candidates will also be required to provide proof of address.

• Qualifications/registrations – if applicable for the role

Want to know more about Salford?

As an authority we are dedicated to improving the lives of our residents, and as an employer we are passionate about helping individuals to thrive in their work. We are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture and are proud of our professional accreditations which champion this.

Find out about our city as a place to live, work & grow, and learn more about the amazing work we are doing. You’ll also find out about the wealth of benefits we have to offer you on our Salford pages!

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