Head of Quality and Assurance (Hybrid)

Posting date29 May 2026

Closing date28/06/2026 11:59:07

Salary£550 to £650 per day

LocationWalsall, West Midlands, WS10 8AE

CompanyESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD

Job typeContract

HoursFull Time

Reference18410506

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Head of Quality and Assurance (Hybrid) needed in Walsall, £550–£650 per day - Reference: RQ1737379

The Opportunity
This role will lead the redesign and delivery of adult social care quality assurance function at a critical point in its development.

The Clent 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

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to katie@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.

Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.

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