Quality Lead – Children’s Residential Care, Leicester
Client: Compass Associates
Location: Leicester
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 1
Posted: 22.08.2025
Expiry Date: 06.10.2025
Job Description:
Quality Lead – Children’s Residential Care
Home based but with regular travel to services
Extensive knowledge of OFSTED and children’s care legislation is essential.
Compass Associates is partnering with a reputable social care provider that offers care to both adults and children nationwide. We are seeking a Quality Assurance Lead within Children's services. This role involves ensuring services meet quality standards and regulatory requirements.
Key responsibilities include:
* Support and monitor the implementation of the Quality Strategy.
* Audit services for compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
* Provide advice and support during quality/regulatory visits and assist with action plans.
* Monitor progress of action plans.
* Review complaints and incidents, providing necessary information.
* Support staff with complex complaints or incidents.
* Develop and implement policies to support best practices in care and quality.
About you:
* Experience within a Quality Assurance framework, with extensive OFSTED knowledge and social care experience.
* Supportive with excellent communication skills, especially in report writing.
* Ability to coach managers and support their development.
* Willing to travel regularly for audits and meetings in Manchester/Coventry.
Person Specification:
* Extensive knowledge of OFSTED and children’s care legislation.
* Experience in a quality role within children’s residential settings.
* Self-motivated, independent, and able to prioritize.
* Objective with good relationship-building skills.
* Driver with own car.
* Willing to travel regularly and stay overnight occasionally.
Recommendations:
We offer £200 John Lewis vouchers for successful recommendations. For consideration or a full job description, contact Adam Brenton at 0161 667 6555 or email [emailprotected].
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