At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure top-notch care standards through audits and compliance checks.
- Company: Join Helping Hands, a leading home care provider in the UK.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, flexible remote work, and professional growth opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team dedicated to person-centred care.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on care quality and help shape national standards.
- Qualifications: Experience in quality assurance and strong knowledge of CQC/CIW regulations.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
Helping Hands Home Care has been caring since 1989—supporting adults to remain safe and independent in the place they love most: their own home. We’re proud to be one of the UK’s largest and most respected home care providers, and we’re growing every year.
We're excited to be growing our quality team and are on the lookout for an experienced Quality Auditor. If you're someone who truly cares about service excellence, knows compliance like the back of your hand, and wants to make a real impact on care standards across the country, we'd love to hear from you. This could be just the opportunity you've been looking for.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Quality Auditor, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our services meet and exceed internal standards and regulatory requirements (CQC and CIW). You’ll independently audit branches and services, identify areas for improvement, and help embed a culture of quality across the organisation. You’ll also collaborate with our Quality Business Partners, Branch Managers, and operational leaders to drive best practice and continuous improvement that directly benefits our customers and carers.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and carry out internal audits across the organisation in line with our quality audit schedule
- Evaluate services against CQC and CIW standards and provide expert guidance on improvements
- Identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement and create clear, actionable reports
- Monitor and validate corrective actions through to completion
- Support services with preparation for regulatory and commissioner inspections
- Work with branch teams to ensure policies, procedures and quality standards are fully embedded
- Share best practices across regions to drive consistent excellence in care
- Collaborate with internal teams (e.g. L&D, HR, GDPR) to support compliance and improvement
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry regulations and contribute to policy development
What We're Looking For
- Strong knowledge of CQC and/or CIW regulatory frameworks
- Proven experience in a compliance or quality role within the health or social care sector
- Skilled in auditing, writing reports, and making practical recommendations
- Excellent analytical and communication skills
- Highly organised, self-motivated, and solution-focused
- Passionate about person-centred care and service improvement
- Diploma in Health & Social Care
- ISO 9001 Lead Auditor qualification or equivalent
- Diploma in Quality Assurance or IOSH certification
Why Join Helping Hands?
- Fully remote role with flexible working
- Join a supportive, experienced quality team
- Help shape national standards and deliver real impact
- Opportunities for professional development and continuous improvement
- Be part of a respected brand with over 150 branches nationwide
- Competitive salary of up to £32,000 a year
Quality Auditor in Essex employer: Helping Hands Home Care
Helping Hands Home Care is an exceptional employer that prioritises a supportive and collaborative work culture, making it an ideal place for professionals seeking to make a meaningful impact in the home care sector. With competitive salaries, including offers up to £65,000, and a strong focus on employee growth and development, team members are encouraged to thrive in their roles while driving significant change within the organisation. Located in England, the company fosters a people-centric environment where innovation and teamwork are at the forefront of operational success.
