Service Quality Manager (Private Care Homes) Location: Lowestoft, Suffolk (covering Norfolk & Suffolk) Salary: £55,000 per annum Package: Excellent performance-related bonus | Monthly car allowance I am working with an well-established and growing care provider to recruit an experienced Service Quality Manager. This is a senior, influential role focused on ensuring consistently high standards of care across a diverse portfolio of services, including elderly care, homecare, and specialist care services. The role is predominantly field-based across Norfolk and Suffolk, with occasional travel to other locations as required. The Role As Service Quality Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving quality, compliance, and continuous improvement across services. Working closely with senior leaders, operational teams, and registered managers, you will support and challenge teams to deliver outstanding, person-centred care that meets regulatory and organisational standards. Key responsibilities include: Monitoring, assessing, and improving service quality across multiple care settings Ensuring compliance with CQC regulations, particularly within homecare Supporting managers through audits, inspections, and action planning Embedding a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement Providing clear guidance, coaching, and leadership to operational teams Reporting to: Senior Operations Leadership / Director of Service Quality About You To be successful in this role, you will bring: Proven experience in a quality, compliance, or governance role within health or social care Strong working knowledge of CQC homecare regulations and standards Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills A proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong decision-making ability High attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities A genuine commitment to person-centred care and quality improvement A full UK driving licence Whats on Offer This organisation is committed to supporting its people and recognises the link between staff wellbeing and high-quality care outcomes. You can expect: A comprehensive induction and structured training programme Clear opportunities for professional development and career progression A supportive, values-led working environment Benefits Package Excellent performance-related bonus Monthly car allowance 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Loyalty bonus up to 5 additional annual leave days with length of service Company pension scheme Employee Assistance Programme Employee Wellness & Health Assured programme Blue Light Card (enrolment fee reimbursed) Full DBS disclosure paid for Employee benefits and discount scheme Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.