Quality and Compliance Specialist

Homecare Association

The Homecare Association is the UK's membership body for homecare providers. We provide practical support and representation for over 2200 homecare providers nationally. Together, we ensure homecare is valued so all of us can live well at home and flourish within our communities.

We are looking for someone who is ambitious and enthusiastic about the delivery of high-quality social care. As a Quality and Compliance Specialist, you will work closely with the Head of Policy, Practice and Innovation and the Chief Executive to ensure our members understand new developments in social care and the regulatory frameworks across the UK, for example, care and employment regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactively understand, detail and communicate all new developments and applicable changes in relation to the regulatory environment and proactively keep our members informed on evidence-based practice.
• Continually review and revise relevant key documentation, resources and training for our members.
• Assist in the development, implementation and management of high-quality training.
• Build a comprehensive picture of the social and health care policy landscape in the UK so the Association is aware of emerging challenges and opportunities which may impact on members and the wider sector.
• Bring insight, experience and expertise from your previous roles into our policy and practice work.
• Lead research on key issues or topics related to quality, evidence-based practice and compliance.
• Work closely with our members to understand what matters to them and inform the Homecare Association’s work with these insights.

Person Specification:

• An in-depth understanding of the issues affecting the social care and health system
• An understanding of the care regulatory frameworks across the UK and an understanding of legislation that is relevant to social care providers
• The ability to develop and manage relationships with a range of stakeholders
• Ability to persuade, influence and change the minds of decision makers
• Clear and confident communication skills, including excellent spoken and written English
• Numeracy skills, with the ability to analyse and report on qualitative and quantitative data
• Willingness to work collaboratively with colleagues to get results.
• Strong alignment with the Association's principles of Integrity, Intelligence, Inclusiveness, Inspiration and Influence.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working with a minimum of 2 days per week in our Waterloo office
• 28 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part-time staff)
• Death in Service Insurance scheme providing 4 times annual salary
• Occupational Sick Pay scheme with allowances based on length of service
• Pension scheme with 7% employer contribution and option for employee contributions
• Commitment to professional development

How to apply

To apply, please submit your CV and a 2-page covering letter outlining how you meet the person specification to Daisy Cooney by an email.

The Homecare Association is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from all qualified candidates.

Closing date for applications

Sunday 2 February 2025 at 11.59pm. We reserve the right to close applications early.

Interviews:

First stage interviews will be w/c Monday 10 February 2025.

Second stage interviews will be held on w/c Monday 17 February 2025 and w/c 24 February 2025.

Both interviews will be held in person, at our office in London. The closest train station is Waterloo.