Head of Quality Improvement

2 weeks ago


Colchester, United Kingdom Consensus Head Office Full time

**Head of Quality Improvement**

**We’re recruiting for a Head of Quality Improvement to provide Leadership and direction to the Quality Improvement Team and Positive Behaviour Support Team, working across Consensus to drive a quality improvement approach that demonstrably improves the outcomes for people we support.**

**As someone who prioritises our people and the quality of the services we provide, we are looking for individual who will act as a role model to promote the organisation’s visions and values at all times.**

**Purpose of the Head of Quality Improvement**

Other responsibilities include:

- To provide responsive and timely support to services to drive quality improvement
- To coordinate the update of all policies across the organisation and work with the Quality and Compliance Director to review and update all quality related policies and procedures
- To initiate and support projects to promote best practice and drive quality improvement
- To work with Area Directors with enhanced responsibilities for PWS, Forensic Services and PBS to support best practices in these specialised areas
- These duties are not exhaustive, and a full Role Profile is available on request.
- The Head of Quality Improvement will:

- Be educated to Degree Level or equivalent, preferably holding a recognised qualification in social work, nursing or social care
- Have an understanding of current care practices, government initiatives & regulatory requirements
- Demonstrate an ability to translate theory into practice in a practical and person-centered way
- Have excellent communication skills - verbal and written - with strong leadership and interpersonal skills
- Have the ability to work as part of a team
- Be able to work across boundaries to support best practice
- Demonstrate an ability to develop and follow policies and protocols
- Ability to manage and develop comprehensive reporting systems and analysis of information
- Ability to understand risk, impact and recommend remedial action
- Be willing and able to travel and visit services 2-3 days per week

We’re looking for the following experience:

- 2 years’ experience at management level in health and social care
- Experience of working in quality assurance is preferable.
- Experience of caring for people with learning disabilities and working within the social care environment

**Our Benefits**
- Life assurance benefit of twice annual basic salary
- Comprehensive induction and excellent training
- Holiday Purchase Scheme - Purchase an additional two days annual leave each year
- Recognition Awards, including long service awards
- Cycle to work Scheme
- Employee benefits platform providing discounts at over 150 retailers
- Employee Assistance Programme, confidential telephone counselling and legal advice
- Health & Wellbeing portal

**Our Values**

We love to work with people who share our values, to ensure the highest standards of support for the people who live in our homes, their families, and the commissioners we work with.

**Choice & Respect | Ambition & Imagination | Reliability & Professionalism**
**Honesty & Integrity | Responsibility & Accountability | Inclusive & Supportive



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