Head of Quality and Assurance (Adults Commissioning)

Interim Head of Quality and Assurance (Adults Commissioning)

Duration: Approximately 6 months

Start Date: Immediate

Working Pattern: 1–2 days per week on site Walsall.

Rate and IR35 Negotiable

The Opportunity

This is a critical interim leadership opportunity to lead the redesign and delivery of Adult Social Care Quality Assurance function during a significant period of transition. The Client is moving from an outsourced quality assurance model back to an in-house service and requires an experienced leader to establish a robust, visible and effective approach to quality oversight across the adult social care provider market.

The successful candidate will take ownership of:

• Reviewing and strengthening governance and oversight arrangements for quality assurance
• Leading the transition of the outsourced quality service back in-house, including workforce management implications and embedding a new operating structure
• Establishing a proactive and visible quality presence within the provider market, ensuring officers are equipped to undertake quality visits and respond effectively to emerging concerns
• Designing and embedding a refreshed quality assurance framework, including provider self-assessment processes and supporting technology solutions
• Providing clear oversight of risk across the care market, including escalation into safeguarding processes where appropriate
• Leading recruitment activity and capability development within the newly structured quality function

Candidates will bring:

• Significant experience within adult social care quality assurance and provider oversight
• A strong track record of designing and implementing quality assurance frameworks
• Demonstrable transformation experience, including service redesign and workforce transition
• The credibility and leadership capability to influence senior stakeholders and lead cultural change
• The ability to operate at pace across both strategic and operational priorities

To find out more information please contact Lily at (url removed)

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency.