Salary for this role is circa £60,000-£68,000 fixed + circa 15% bonus + market leading benefits
A leading investor within the UK healthcare and care home sector is seeking an Operations & Quality Assessor to support and oversee quality, compliance, and operational performance across a national portfolio of care homes with a concentration in the South of England.
This is a highly visible, field-based role working closely with care home operators to ensure the highest standards of care, governance, and regulatory compliance are achieved and maintained.
The Role
This role combines audit, governance, and stakeholder management, with a strong emphasis on regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct in-depth reviews of care homes, including analysis of:
* KPI data
* Incident and safeguarding reports
* Care Quality Commission (CQC) reports and ratings
* Carry out regular on-site audit and quality assessment visits to care homes in line with current regulatory frameworks
* Evaluate care quality, operational performance, and compliance against CQC standards
* Produce detailed audit reports with clear findings, risk assessments, and actionable recommendations
* Work closely with operators to:
* Implement improvement plans
* Monitor progress
* Revisit services based on risk profile
* Identify trends, risks, and areas for improvement across the wider portfolio
* Participate in regular governance and quality review meetings with internal and external stakeholders
* Support CQC-related processes, including:
* Registrations
* Regulatory structuring
* Ongoing compliance tracking
Travel Requirements (Essential)
This is a highly mobile role involving extensive national travel. You will be on the road weekly, visiting care homes across the UK, but predominantly in the south. Travel is expected to be circa 60%+, including regular overnight stays where required. This role is best suited to individuals who are comfortable working in a field-based, multi-site environment
Requirements
* Proven experience in adult social care, specifically within care homes (residential and/or nursing)
* Strong working knowledge of CQC regulations, inspections, and compliance frameworks
* Experience in one or more of the following:
* Quality assurance
* Clinical governance
* Compliance / regulatory oversight
* Multi-site or regional roles
* Ability to assess care quality, identify risk, and drive improvement
* Strong report writing and analytical skills
* Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and challenge operators constructively
Desirable
* Clinical background (e.g. Registered Nurse with active NMC PIN)
* Experience working across multiple care home locations or within a group / regional structure
* Previous experience with regulatory bodies or inspection frameworks