Senior Quality Manager (Children and Young People)
Location: Remote (with travel ideally based within 1 hour of Eastleigh, Hampshire)Salary: £42,500 £47,500 per annumContract: Permanent, Full Time
About the Role
Defour Partnership are proud to be working in collaboration with a leading UK social care provider to recruit a Senior Quality Manager (Children and Young Peoples Services).This is a unique opportunity for a passionate and experienced quality professional to lead change, drive improvement, and make a real impact on the lives of children and young people.Youll play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering the organisations quality strategy, ensuring services consistently achieve excellence and provide the very best outcomes.
Key ResponsibilitiesLead strategic quality planning and performance across children and young peoples services.Drive continuous improvement through robust quality assurance and risk management.Champion best practice, innovation, and regulatory excellence.Support service mobilisation, transformation, and post-inspection improvement.Build strong relationships with regulators, local authorities, and sector partners.Coach and mentor operational leaders to deliver outstanding outcomes.
About You
Significant experience within children and young peoples residential care.In-depth knowledge of Ofsted frameworks and the Children Act.Proven leadership experience in quality, compliance, and service transformation.Skilled in data analysis, audit, and regulatory reporting.A collaborative leader who can inspire and influence across multi-site services.Health or social care qualification desirable, but not essential.Must have experience working with Ofsted and CAMHS.
Whats on Offer
Competitive salary £42,500 £47,500.Career development and progression opportunities.Access to wellbeing support and employee benefits.The chance to work with a forward-thinking organisation with bold ambitions for growth.A role with genuine impact, autonomy, and influence.
Apply Today
If youre passionate about driving quality and want to make a difference in children and young peoples lives, wed love to hear from you.
?? To apply or for a confidential discussion, please contact Defour Partnership directly.
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