Interim Quality Assurance Manager

Location: South West England

Contract: 3-month interim assignment

Start: ASAP

Salary: Competitive day rate (DOE)

About the Role

We're seeking an experienced Interim Quality Assurance Manager to support an established adult social care provider in the South West. This is a pivotal role for an organisation committed to delivering safe, person-centred, and high-quality care across its services.

You'll provide immediate leadership and stability within the Quality function, ensuring robust oversight of compliance, governance, and continuous improvement during a period of transition.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and strengthen the organisation's quality assurance framework across residential, supported living, and community-based services.

• Oversee internal audits, quality reviews, and action plans to ensure full compliance with CQC regulatory requirements.

• Support Registered Managers to embed best practice and drive consistent quality standards.

• Analyse quality data and produce clear, actionable reports for senior leadership.

• Lead on preparation for inspections, mock inspections, and service improvement plans.

• Provide expert guidance on safeguarding, incident management, and risk mitigation.

• Champion a culture of learning, accountability, and continuous improvement.

About You

• Proven track record in quality assurance within adult social care.

• Strong working knowledge of CQC regulations and inspection frameworks.

• Confident in leading audits, investigations, and service improvement initiatives.

• Able to quickly build trust with operational teams and influence positive change.

• Highly organised, analytical, and comfortable working at pace in an interim environment.

• Immediately available or available at short notice.

What is on offer?

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact during a key period of organisational development.

• Supportive leadership team and a culture that values quality and transparency.

• Flexible working arrangements across the South West region (3 days on site, 2 days from home)

Please apply below with a copy of your CV if this is of interest- Interviews next week!

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