Quality Assurance Manager

Rotherwood; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's care agency is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to oversee care standards in residential services. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in children's care, strong regulatory knowledge, and excellent leadership skills. This full-time position offers competitive pay and opportunities for professional development. Join us in providing exceptional care for children and young people.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Ongoing professional development

Supportive senior management team

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in children's residential care.
• Minimum 2 years' management experience.
• Enhanced DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and audit care quality across all residential homes.
• Support Registered Managers and senior leaders in action plans.
• Develop systems to measure care quality.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Knowledge of childcare legislation

Quality systems experience

Education

Degree/NVQ Level 4 qualification or equivalent

Management diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Quality Assurance Manager - Children's Residential Services

Location: Lancashire & West Yorkshire (travel between services required)

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Hours: Full-time

Contract: Permanent

Essential Requirements

• Degree/NVQ Level 4 qualification or equivalent
• Management diploma or equivalent
• Enhanced DBS check
• Clean, current driving licence
• Minimum 5 years' experience in children\'s residential care
• Minimum 2 years' management experience
• Strong knowledge of childcare legislation including the Children Act 2004 and Children\'s Home Regulations 2015
• Experience working with quality systems and processes
• Proven track record of maintaining regulatory compliance
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills

The Role

As Quality Assurance Manager, you will:

• Monitor and audit care quality across all residential homes, ensuring regulatory standards are met or exceeded
• Support Registered Managers and senior leaders in completing action plans and improving services
• Develop and implement systems to measure care quality and young people\'s outcomes
• Lead reflective practice sessions and promote Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)
• Conduct investigations and produce comprehensive reports
• Prepare quarterly Quality Assurance Board reports and compliance updates
• Support the opening of new homes, ensuring robust monitoring systems are in place
• Drive safeguarding best practice through audits and challenge where necessary
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Ofsted, CIW, and other key agencies
• Coach and mentor managers to ensure effective leadership across services

Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Opportunity to shape and influence quality across a growing organisation
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Supportive senior management team and multidisciplinary collaboration

Compliance

This role requires an Enhanced DBS check and thorough reference checks prior to employment.

Apply Now

If you\'re an experienced children\'s residential care professional with a passion for quality and improvement, we\'d love to hear from you. Apply today to join a forward-thinking organisation committed to providing outstanding care for children and young people