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:

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Degree/NVQ Level 4 qualification or equivalent

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Management diploma or equivalent

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Enhanced DBS check

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Clean, current driving licence

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Minimum 5 years' experience in children's residential care

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Minimum 2 years' management experience

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Strong knowledge of childcare legislation including the Children Act 2004 and Children's Home Regulations 2015

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Experience working with quality systems and processes

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Proven track record of maintaining regulatory compliance

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Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills

The Role:

As Quality Assurance Manager, you will:

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Monitor and audit care quality across all residential homes, ensuring regulatory standards are met or exceeded

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Support Registered Managers and senior leaders in completing action plans and improving services

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Develop and implement systems to measure care quality and young people's outcomes

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Lead reflective practice sessions and promote Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)

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Conduct investigations and produce comprehensive reports

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Prepare quarterly Quality Assurance Board reports and compliance updates

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Support the opening of new homes, ensuring robust monitoring systems are in place

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Drive safeguarding best practice through audits and challenge where necessary

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Build and maintain strong relationships with Ofsted, CIW, and other key agencies

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Coach and mentor managers to ensure effective leadership across services

Benefits:

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Competitive salary package

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Opportunity to shape and influence quality across a growing organisation

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Ongoing professional development and training

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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