Quality Manager

Domus Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Quality Manager to improve care quality across residential services for children with emotional and behavioral difficulties. The role involves monitoring quality, leading audits, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Candidates must have 5+ years in children's residential care, experience in leadership, and a degree or equivalent qualification. This full-time permanent position is based in Manchester, offering various benefits including a company pension and free parking.

Benefits

Company pension

Free parking

Referral programme

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in children's residential care.
• 2+ years in a management or senior leadership role.
• Strong background in quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and evaluate care quality across all residential homes.
• Conduct audits and investigations, producing reports.
• Lead on safeguarding audits and compliance.

Skills

Quality assurance systems

Leadership

Compliance with regulatory standards

Child protection knowledge

Education

Degree or NVQ Level 4 (or equivalent)

Management Diploma or leadership qualification

Job description

To support the Operations Director and senior management team in improving the quality across residential services for children and young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). This includes supporting new home openings, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and embedding a culture of continuous improvement.

You must have experience within Ofsted services.

Key Responsibilities

Monitor and evaluate care quality across all residential homes
Conduct regular audits and investigations, producing comprehensive reports
Work with Registered Managers to complete action plans and maintain inspection readiness
Lead reflective practice sessions across services
Support the implementation of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) strategies
Collaborate with the Multi-Disciplinary Team and education staff
Coach and mentor new and existing managers
Develop tools to measure performance against regulatory standards
Prepare quarterly reports for the Quality Assurance Board
Lead on safeguarding audits and compliance
Provide advice on child protection matters and respond to notifiable events
Assist with registration of new homes and maintain strong relationships with regulatorsStrategic Purpose of the Role
Improve the overall quality of care and safeguarding across all homes
Develop, implement, and monitor best-practice QA systems and risk assessments
Support new service openings with pre/post-inspection processes
Produce regular quality and compliance reports for the senior team
Act as a key contributor to the development of high-performing, child-focused residential careQualifications
Degree or NVQ Level 4 (or equivalent)
Management Diploma or equivalent leadership qualification
Enhanced DBS Check
Full, clean UK driving licenceExperience
At least 5 years’ experience in children’s residential care
2+ years in a management or senior leadership role
Strong background in quality assurance systems
Experience meeting regulatory standards and working under pressure
Proven track record in compliance, audits, and inspectionsKnowledge
Comprehensive understanding of the Children Act 2004 and Children’s Homes Regulations 2015
Familiarity with multi-agency working, including Social Services and safeguarding teamsBenefits:
Company pension
Free parking
On-site parking
Referral programme
If you are interested in the above position please apply, or for more information contact Cameron at Domus Recruitment.

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Job Info

Job Title:

Quality Manager

Company:

Domus Recruitment

Location:

Posted:

Aug 6th 2025

Closes:

Sep 6th 2025

Sector:

Management

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

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