Interim Quality Assurance Manager Location: South West England Contract: 3-month interim assignment Start: ASAP Salary: Competitive day rate (DOE) About the Role Were seeking an experienced Interim Quality Assurance Manager to support an established adult social care provider in the South West. This is a pivotal role for an organisation committed to delivering safe, person-centred, and high-quality care across its services. Youll provide immediate leadership and stability within the Quality function, ensuring robust oversight of compliance, governance, and continuous improvement during a period of transition. Key Responsibilities Lead and strengthen the organisations quality assurance framework across residential, supported living, and community-based services. Oversee internal audits, quality reviews, and action plans to ensure full compliance with CQC regulatory requirements. Support Registered Managers to embed best practice and drive consistent quality standards. Analyse quality data and produce clear, actionable reports for senior leadership. Lead on preparation for inspections, mock inspections, and service improvement plans. Provide expert guidance on safeguarding, incident management, and risk mitigation. Champion a culture of learning, accountability, and continuous improvement. About You Proven track record in quality assurance within adult social care. Strong working knowledge of CQC regulations and inspection frameworks. Confident in leading audits, investigations, and service improvement initiatives. Able to quickly build trust with operational teams and influence positive change. Highly organised, analytical, and comfortable working at pace in an interim environment. Immediately available or available at short notice. What is on offer? Opportunity to make a meaningful impact during a key period of organisational development. Supportive leadership team and a culture that values quality and transparency. Flexible working arrangements across the South West region (3 days on site, 2 days from home) Please apply below with a copy of your CV if this is of interest- Interviews next week!