Quality Development Manager

Runwood Homes; Hadleigh; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days Paid Holiday

Paid Mileage

Pension Scheme

Blue Light Card and discounts

Employee Assistance Scheme for family

Comprehensive induction and ongoing, e

Free DBS Check and uniform

Opportunities to progress your career

Free, on-site parking

Job summary

Runwood Homes is seeking a seasoned Quality Development Manager to oversee quality and regulatory performance across a regional network of care homes in Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk and Hertfordshire.

You will work with Regional Operations Directors, Home Managers and the Quality team to drive improvements, embed best practice, and ensure high standards of care and governance. A full driving licence and willingness to travel across the region are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong background in health and social care quality or governance leadership.
• Excellent knowledge of care standards, clinical governance and regulatory requirements.
• Experience supporting quality improvement and driving positive change across multiple services.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside Regional Operations Directors and Home Managers to drive sustained improvements in quality and regulatory performance across your region.
• Support the development and implementation of quality improvement strategies that enhance resident care and clinical practice.
• Identify trends, risks and areas for improvement, providing clear feedback and action plans to Regional Operations Directors, Home Managers and Quality teams.
• Support care home teams to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to deliver person-centred care in line with current best practice and legislation.
• Assist with implementing new policies, procedures and systems to ensure consistent, high-quality care across all homes.
• Promote compliance with health and social care legislation, regulatory requirements and company standards.
• Provide guidance and practical support to homes during quality improvement initiatives and regulatory inspections.
• Attend and contribute to Quality & Governance meetings, Regional meetings and other organisational meetings as required.

Skills

Quality governance leadership

Health and social care expertise

Analytical skills

Communication & coaching

Travel across region

Job description

Quality Development Manager (Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Hertfordshire)

About The Role

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Quality Development Manager to join our team. In this regional role, you will work closely with Regional Operations Directors, Home Managers and the wider Quality and Governance Team to drive continuous improvement across our care homes, ensuring the highest standards of care, clinical governance and regulatory compliance.

You will play a key role in supporting homes to achieve and maintain excellent quality standards, embedding best practice and delivering positive outcomes for residents.

Key Responsibilities

• Work alongside Regional Operations Directors and Home Managers to drive sustained improvements in quality and regulatory performance across your region.
• Support the development and implementation of quality improvement strategies that enhance resident care and clinical practice.
• Identify trends, risks and areas for improvement, providing clear feedback and action plans to Regional Operations Directors, Home Managers and Quality teams.
• Support care home teams to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to deliver person-centred care in line with current best practice and legislation.
• Assist with implementing new policies, procedures and systems to ensure consistent, high-quality care across all homes.
• Promote compliance with health and social care legislation, regulatory requirements and company standards.
• Provide guidance and practical support to homes during quality improvement initiatives and regulatory inspections.
• Attend and contribute to Quality & Governance meetings, Regional meetings and other organisational meetings as required.

Benefits Of Working With Runwood Homes

• 33 days Paid Holiday
• Paid Mileage
• Pension Scheme
• Blue Light Card and access to various other discounts on travel, restaurants, days out and leisure
• Employee Assistance Scheme that is also available to immediate family members
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing, paid training
• Free DBS Check and uniform
• Opportunities to progress your career within the company
• Free, on-site parking

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• A strong background in health and social care quality or governance leadership.
• Excellent knowledge of care standards, clinical governance and regulatory requirements.
• Experience supporting quality improvement and driving positive change across multiple services.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret quality and clinical performance data.
• Excellent communication, coaching and relationship-building skills.

This role requires you to travel to homes across the region, so a full driving license and access to a car is essential.

About Runwood Homes

Established in 1987, Runwood Homes is a leading provider of residential care, dementia care, and nursing care services, with a portfolio of 57 homes across England. Our commitment to delivering personalised care is at the core of our mission, as we strive to celebrate the lives of each and every one of our residents.

At Runwood Homes, we prioritise the professional development of our staff by investing in comprehensive internal, external, and e-training programs at all levels. This dedication to continuous learning and growth ensures that our team is equipped to provide the highest quality of care to our residents.

As we look towards the future, our reputation for delivering innovative care for individuals living with dementia continues to flourish. We are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of care excellence and setting new standards in the industry.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of adults. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications or successfully recruit a suitable candidate.