Quality, Policy and Strategy Manager

ZipRecruiter; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein etabliertes Unternehmen sucht einen strategischen Denker für die Rolle des Managers im Bereich Qualität, Strategie und Politik im Erwachsenenpflegebereich. In dieser entscheidenden Position sind Sie verantwortlich für die Entwicklung und Implementierung von Strategien, die die Qualität der Pflege verbessern und die Einhaltung der Vorschriften sicherstellen. Sie arbeiten eng mit verschiedenen Stakeholdern zusammen, um Lösungen zu entwickeln, die die Pflegequalität erhöhen und die Sicherheit der Menschen gewährleisten. Wenn Sie eine Leidenschaft für die Verbesserung von Dienstleistungen im Bereich der Erwachsenenpflege haben, ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie, einen echten Unterschied zu machen.

Benefits

30.5 Tage Jahresurlaub

Flexible Arbeitszeiten

Karriereentwicklungsmöglichkeiten

Zugang zu einem Employee Assistance Programme

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Familienfreundliche Arbeitgeber

Lokale Regierungsrentenversicherung

Mitarbeiterrabatte

Qualifications

• Erfahrung im Qualitätsmanagement und in der Politikentwicklung.
• Starke Kommunikations- und Verhandlungskompetenzen.

Responsibilities

• Leitung der Entwicklung und Umsetzung von Strategien und Politiken.
• Zusammenarbeit mit Stakeholdern zur Verbesserung der Pflegequalität.

Skills

Qualitätsmanagement

Politikentwicklung

Strategische Planung

Stakeholder-Engagement

Datenanalyse

Teamführung

Job description

Job Description

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for policy, risk management, and quality improvement in Adult Social Care?

About the role:

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Manager with experience in Quality, Strategy & Policy to join our Adult Social Care team. In this pivotal role, you will lead the development and implementation of strategies and policies that drive quality improvements and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. You will work collaboratively with stakeholders, including people with lived experience, carers, staff, and partner organisations, to co-produce solutions that enhance the quality of care, keep people safe, and ensure compliance.

About you:

You are a strategic thinker with a passion for improving adult social care services. You have a proven track record in quality management, policy development, and strategic planning. You are an excellent communicator and collaborator, able to build strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. You are committed to using data and evidence to drive policy and strategy improvements and are skilled at managing change and overcoming resistance.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Significant experience in a similar role within adult social care or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory standards and best practices in adult social care.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing strategies and policies in the public sector.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to analyse data and use it to inform decision-making and service improvements.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do and how we treat each other. They provide essential guiding principles about the way that we work and set the tone for our culture, and identify what we, as an organisation, care about. If you hold the same behaviours and approach, then we want to hear from you! In exchange, we will provide you with full training and support to help you succeed in your role.

About Us:

Gloucestershire County Council is committed to delivering high-quality adult social care services that meet the needs of our diverse community. We are dedicated to continuous improvement, innovation, and collaboration to ensure the best outcomes for our residents. As part of our ongoing efforts, we have recently launched our first Data & Intelligence Strategy to enhance the use of data in decision-making and service delivery.

Our people do all they can to make a difference to local communities in Gloucestershire. And that’s exactly what we aim to do for our employees. Here are some of the ways we aim to achieve this:

• Be part of a forward-thinking public sector organisation committed to innovation and excellence in adult social care.
• Work in a collaborative and supportive environment where your contributions are valued.
• Opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our residents.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible and agile working opportunities.
• Hybrid working arrangements are available for many roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service needs and individual preferences, with a mix of remote and office working.
• Fixed entitlement of 30.5 days annual leave from commencement of employment.
• An option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff).
• Family-friendly employer offering benefits to support you and your family.
• Career development and qualification opportunities.
• Supportive and positive working environment with regular supervision.
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing free, confidential counselling and advice, available 24/7.
• An in-house Occupational Health service.
• Employee discount scheme.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&Cs apply).
• Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) and the Employees Network.

Applying:

Please tailor your application to address the essential criteria outlined in the Job Profile, which can be found in the Additional Information section below. Include examples of why you should be considered, highlighting your experience, skills, and knowledge relevant to the role.

For an informal discussion, please contact [e-mail] to arrange a convenient callback time.

The council is unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK for at least 6 months. Right to work is not transferable from sponsorship held elsewhere.

Additional Information:

To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:

Quality, Policy and Strategy Manager Job Profile

Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on application volume or service needs. The advert will be open for a minimum of 7 days. We encourage early applications.

We aim to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent staff to serve Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise is to provide an inclusive, supportive environment where you can bring your whole self and reach your full potential.

Under the Immigration Act 2016, all customer-facing roles require demonstrating fluency in spoken English.

Hybrid working arrangements are available, combining remote and office work to suit individual and service needs.