Cqc Nominated Individual

**The CQC Nominated Individual** is a senior role and crucial in overseeing and taking responsibility for the quality of care we provide. The CQC NI acts as a first point of contact between the CQC and the care provider, serving as an advocate for individuals, service users, and their families.

**Key duties**:

- Responsible for supervising the management of the carrying on of the regulated activity’ (Regulation 15(3), the Care Quality Commission (Registration) Regulations 2009 (as amended)).
- Opening new homes within the project management of the company directors’ vision to developing the organisation.
- Provide management support and professional supervision to the registered manager.
- Have effective knowledge and an understanding of safeguarding and business management.
- Ensure policies and procedures are up to date and implemented throughout the organization and contributing to the development of policies and procedures.
- Legally represent the company to the regulators: CQC.
- Quality assurance of the homes documentation systems.
- Co-ordinate and communicate with local authority professionals for best possible outcomes.
- A strong knowledge of H&S requirements, leading and managing H&S and security with experience of carrying out audits and risk assessments to prevent and manage risks.
- A strong understanding of safeguarding processes.
- Assisting with the recruitment of appropriate, experienced and qualified staff.
- Ensure policies and procedures are up to date and implemented throughout the organisation.
- Engaging in the referral and matching process, liaising with all parties involved.
- A strong leader and supportive manager, assisting the RM to develop and train the team. Holding regular meetings with the team members and RM to create a culture of continuous improvement. Attending site a minimum of once a week.
- To ensure the service is run safely, in line with the Company mission and ethos, prioritising the child’s welfare and development and ensuring they receive outstanding care.
- Ensure that the service is compliant with service regulations and standards.
- Make sure that the service is managed and has the right resources.
- Work with the Directors and HR Manager.
- Additional duties may be required as appropriate to the job role.

**Person Specification**:

- Good leadership & management skills.
- Passionate and committed to providing high quality care, having

empathy and understanding to promote a person centred approach.
- Enthusiastic, self-motivated, organised and resilient.
- Able to work under pressure.
- Able to work flexibly and in partnership with others.
- Adaptable and able to work in a team environment.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Must have NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)
- Should hold a Level 5 or be willing to work towards.

We are committed to safeguarding adults, young people, families, and our team members. Applicants must be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check, child protection screening, including checks with past employers and checks of online publicly available information.

**Benefits** : Hybrid working, Laptop / Phone.

Required to attend the home a minimum of once a week but must be flexible to meet the business needs, when required.

**Salary** : From £38,000 + (Depending on experience / qualification)

**Qualifications**:

- Must have NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)
- Should hold a Level 5 or be willing to work towards this.

Reference ID: FoC/NI/210224

**Salary**: From £38,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Work from home

**Experience**:

- Management: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: FoC/NI/210224