Summary: Prosperity Care and Wellbeing is seeking an interim Head of Care and Quality Assurance to lead their care and quality assurance teams in Gloucestershire. The role involves developing strategic plans, overseeing care delivery, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the social care sector, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to delivering person-centred care. The position offers a competitive salary, opportunities for personal and professional development, and a supportive work environment. The contract is fixed-term, running from May 2026 to February 2027, and includes benefits such as enhanced holiday, a pension scheme, and flexible working arrangements.
Location: Gloucestershire
Salary: From £50,000-£55,000 (pro rata)
Contract: fixed term – May 2026 – February 2027
About Us:
Prosperity Care and Wellbeing is a dynamic and innovative provider looking at the 8 principles of wellbeing for health, social care and wellbeing services based in the centre of Gloucester. Everyone wants a purposeful job - to do something meaningful. At Prosperity Care & Wellbeing, we can give you that. You will have the opportunity to develop your career and experience personal growth and fulfilment as well as being integral in developing the culture of the business.
What will the Head of Care and Quality Assurance role look like?
As the interim Head of Care and Quality Assurance, you'll continue to lead our care and quality assurance teams, providing visionary leadership and fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability. Your responsibilities will include developing strategic plans, overseeing care delivery, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker and visionary leader with a strong track record of delivering outstanding results in a similar role within the social care sector.
Responsibilities:
- Provide strong leadership to our care and quality assurance teams, promoting a culture of collaboration and continuous learning.
- Develop and implement strategic plans and quality assurance programmes to drive excellence in service delivery.
- Oversee the delivery of high-quality care services, ensuring individual needs are met and person-centred care is maintained.
- Directly line manage our Registered Managers, Quality & Compliance Manager, and Operational Support Manager.
- Monitor and evaluate care practices, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes.
- Develop and maintain robust quality assurance systems and processes to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Conduct regular audits and assessments to evaluate care provision effectiveness and identify improvement opportunities.
- Implement quality improvement initiatives and provide guidance and support to staff to drive performance excellence.
- Provide training and support to ensure staff have the necessary skills and knowledge to deliver high-quality care.
- Stay informed about relevant legislation, regulations, and industry standards.
What we are looking for in the Head of Care and Quality Assurance:
This will suit someone who thrives in a dynamic environment where innovation and collaboration are valued. The most important trait a person can bring to this role is having care at the core of everything they do and have the integrity to uphold the highest of standards.
- Experience of working at a senior management level in a care organisation, with extensive knowledge of the supported living sector.
- Sound knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, policies and procedures relating to care provision.
- Flexibility to conduct quality and compliance visits across all sites, including out of hours.
- Experience in managing compliance processes.
- Bachelor's degree in a related field or RGN / RMN AND at least 5 years of experience in a similar role.
- Knowledge of relevant regulatory and quality standards, such as CQC requirements and other industry standards.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop and implement effective policies and procedures.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
- Previous experience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages.
- Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle.
What we offer?
As well as the job satisfaction we hope you will experience; you will receive a competitive rate of pay and have access to a wide range of rewards and benefits.
- Enhanced DBS provided.
- A full and comprehensive in-house induction and ongoing training.
- 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) increasing to 35 days with long service T&C’s*
- Birthday gift.
- Pension Scheme.
- Blue light card to receive discounts on goods and events.
- Flexible working.
- Employee wellbeing scheme.
- Free parking within Gloucestershire.
- A great culture (don’t just take our word for it, check out our reviews).
- Opportunities for personal and professional development.
- A supportive and collaborative work environment.
- The chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of others.
- Flexible working hours and locations.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults with care and support needs and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a DBS check *T&C's apply based on contract REF-228 070
