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Islington (Hybrid) 1.73 miles
Up to £62500 per annum + pension schemes
Full-time
Job description

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Quality to lead our organisation in delivering exceptional supported housing services. This post is based at our Head Office in Islington.

£62,500.00 per annum, working x hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.

Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.

As part of the application process, please send a personal statement matching your experience and skills to the person specification

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

What you'll do:

Line Manage the team of Quality Managers, providing direction, support and development where required.
Manage and maintain the successful delivery of the Quality Management System (QMS) across all Look Ahead Services, ensuring Look Ahead has a comprehensive quality assurance framework. This includes oversight of Operations led audits.
Develop and update the QMS so that it meets all relevant regulatory requirements, in particular those provided by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and Ofsted. Provide support to services who are preparing for inspections, assessments or reviews by regulators.
Champion a culture of inclusion and equality throughout Look Ahead. This includes making sure the quality framework identifies barriers that could prevent customers from accessing services or participating in activities.
Review and develop existing audit tools and create new tools to ensure that the QMS is meeting organisational needs. This to include adapting the tool so that it can be used in unsupported services and within Head Office teams.
Conduct regular audits and inspections of services to identify areas for improvement. Lead a team of auditors and provide expert guidance on best practices, delivering themed workshops and sessions highlighting internal and external examples.

For the full list please see our website

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead

About you:

Possess strong interpersonal skills; Communication both oral and written is crucial for success across all aspects of the role
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the post holder able to absorb, understand and quickly assimilate complex information and concepts and compare information from a number of different sources

For the full list please see our website

What you'll bring:

Essential:

In-depth knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements (CQC and/or Ofsted standards) for supported housing and social care services.
Strong understanding of quality assurance principles and methodologies.
Experience of working across one or more of Look Ahead customer groups - and managing services.
Experience in leading and motivating a team.
Experience of either implementing new services, or turning around struggling services within the supported housing or social care sectors.
Experience of providing informed advice and guidance
In depth literacy and numeracy skills including ability to write reports
Able to represent the department at a variety of internal/external meetings
Ability to write and present complex reports and presentations in a clear and focussed way to a variety of audiences
Ability to set up and maintain effective systems to manage information

Desirable:

Proven track record of success in a senior quality assurance role within the social care sector.
Experience of working within a Positive Behaviour Support Framework/trauma informed practice
Experience of monitoring, evaluating and inspecting projects/areas of work based on a quality assurance framework
Track record of delivering innovation and outstanding practice within the supported housing or social care sectors.

About us:

Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 120 services, providing support to around 6000 customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness, young people and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.

We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:

We focus on Excellence and innovation.
We are Caring and Compassionate.
We are Inclusive and Trusted.
We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.

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Look Ahead Care and Support View profile Company size Size: More than 1000
Posted on: 08 August 2024
Closing date: 05 September 2024 at 14:07
Job ref: REQ005753
Tags: Social / Support Work