Head of Quality and Assurance; Hybrid

Head of Quality and Assurance (Hybrid) – Walsall

£550–£650 per day – Reference: RQ1737379

This role will lead the redesign and delivery of adult social care quality assurance function at a critical point in its development. The Clentis is transitioning from an outsourced model back to an in‑house function and needs to establish a robust, visible and effective approach to quality oversight across its provider market.

You will take ownership of:

• Reviewing and strengthening governance and oversight arrangements for quality assurance
• Leading the transition of an outsourced quality service back in‑house, including managing workforce implications and embedding a new structure
• Establishing a proactive quality presence within the provider market, ensuring officers can undertake quality visits and respond to emerging concerns
• Designing and embedding a refreshed quality assurance framework, including provider self‑assessment processes and supporting technology
• Providing clarity on risk across the care market, including escalation into safeguarding where required
• Leading recruitment and capability development within the new quality function

This is a full‑time role on a temporary contract basis.

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