Head of Quality, Compliance and Risk
Location: Multi-site role, with main homes based in Preston and Prestwich and regular travel across the Midlands. Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum, plus fully covered travel expenses. Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, standard office hours, with occasional on-call responsibilities to provide operational support to Registered Managers.
Benefits
- Competitive salary of up to £60,000 per annum
- Predominantly office-based role with regular travel across the Midlands (travel expenses will be covered)
- Free gym membership
- Health Cashback Scheme
- Blue Light Card discounts
- Company pension
- Company events
- Employee discounts
- Free on-site parking
- Health & Wellbeing Programme
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Supportive Senior Leadership Team
- Excellent opportunities for career progression within a growing organisation
- Opportunity to shape quality, compliance and operational excellence across multiple children's residential services
What We're Looking For
- Significant experience working within children's residential care
- Previous experience in a Quality, Compliance, Operations or Senior Management role
- Strong knowledge of Children's Homes Regulations, Quality Standards, safeguarding legislation and Ofsted requirements
- Proven experience carrying out quality assurance, auditing and compliance monitoring
- Excellent understanding of governance, risk management and continuous improvement
- Experience supporting Registered Managers and operational teams to achieve positive outcomes
- Strong analytical, organisational and report-writing skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Passion for improving outcomes for children and young people
- Ability to influence, coach and support managers to achieve high standards
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent) (desirable)
- Experience supporting services through Ofsted inspections and improvement programmes (desirable)
- Experience operating at Senior Leadership level within children's services (desirable)
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Willingness to travel regularly across the Midlands
- Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the organisation's Quality Assurance, Compliance and Risk Management framework across all children's homes
- Develop and drive a culture of continuous improvement and regulatory excellence
- Conduct quality assurance audits, inspections and compliance monitoring across services
- Ensure compliance with Children's Homes Regulations, Quality Standards and Ofsted requirements
- Support Registered Managers and leadership teams to achieve positive inspection outcomes
- Identify, assess and mitigate organisational risks
- Monitor safeguarding practices and promote a strong culture of accountability and child-centred care
- Analyse performance data and produce reports for the Senior Leadership Team
- Develop and oversee service improvement plans, supporting managers to implement sustainable change
- Lead on policy development, regulatory updates and compliance improvements
- Promote trauma-informed practice and best practice across all services
- Work closely with the Director of Care and Senior Leadership Team to drive operational excellence and improve outcomes for children and young people
Head of Quality, Compliance & Risk in Accrington employer: Purosearch Ltd
Purosearch Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a nurturing and supportive work environment for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with SEMH needs. Located in the picturesque Natland, Cumbria, employees benefit from a family-run culture that prioritises professional development and teamwork, ensuring that every team member has the opportunity to grow and thrive in their role. With competitive salaries and a commitment to high care standards, Purosearch Ltd stands out as a rewarding place to work for dedicated individuals seeking meaningful employment.
