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We are seeking an experienced Head of Quality / Regional Quality Lead to oversee quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and governance across multiple home care services. This is a senior management position responsible for driving quality standards, ensuring CQC compliance, implementing audit frameworks, and supporting Registered Managers across a multi-site region. The role covers approximately 13 registered domiciliary care services and extra care schemes across the North East and additional services further south.
Job Responsibility:
Lead quality assurance and regulatory compliance across multiple home care branches
Ensure full compliance with CQC Fundamental Standards
Maintain continuous CQC inspection readiness
Design, implement and manage structured audit frameworks
Conduct audits, dip tests and compliance reviews
Develop and drive action plans to completion
Oversee incident and complaint investigations, including root cause analysis
Monitor risk registers and governance frameworks
Analyse performance data (including KPI trends) to identify improvement areas
Support and coach Registered Managers and operational leaders
Embed new quality systems and compliance processes where required
Requirements:
Proven experience in quality and compliance within home care or domiciliary care
Strong working knowledge of CQC regulations and inspection processes
Multi-site or regional quality management experience
Experience designing and implementing audit frameworks
Ability to develop, implement and track action plans
Strong leadership and relationship-building skills
Ability to influence operational teams without direct line authority
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly
Nice to have:
ISO audit experience or lead auditor training
Change management experience
Experience using digital care systems or audit platforms
Level 5 Leadership & Management in Health & Social Care
What we offer:
Hybrid working (needs-led)
Opportunity to shape and embed quality frameworks across a growing organisation