Amegreen Children's Services specialises in therapeutic residential children's care. We currently have a community of beautiful homes set in rural West Berkshire where we offer a warm welcome to vulnerable children aged 5 years old to 18 years old. We're looking for a skilled Quality Assurance Officer to lead audits, support inspections, and ensure our services meet the highest standards across residential homes, schools, and alternate provisions.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead audits, inspections, and quality checks across all Amegreen services
* Support pre-registration processes, staff inductions, and recruitment
* Monitor compliance with regulations and support improvement plans
* Provide guidance on ClearCare systems and health & safety standards
* Conduct out-of-hours visits and staff surveys
* Collaborate with managers, training teams, and external agencies
* Report findings and recommendations to senior leadership
Requirements:
* Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care (or equivalent)
* Substantial experience in children's residential care
* Strong knowledge of child development and trauma impact
* Excellent communication, leadership, and teamwork skills
* Understanding of Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards
* Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle
Desirable:
* Management experience in residential care
* Other relevant specialist qualifications
Amegreen Children's Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Therefore, all positions are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and references. Adherence to Safeguarding and GDPR requirements and training on these policies and processes is mandatory for all employees.
Benefits:
* Private use of our company holiday home on the south coast (when not in use for our children)
* Health Cash Plan - claim back from healthcare and wellbeing appointments
* Sick pay (after probationary period)
* Company pension
* All employees are eligible for the Blue Light Card
* Discount on driving lessons from our recommended instructors
* Long service award and employee of the month discretionary reward
* Death in Service x4 your salary
Equality and Diversity: Amegreen is committed to being an organisation that allows people to be their authentic selves in a safe and inclusive environment.
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