Job summary
Agincare is strengthening its regional and national Quality function, making this an exciting time to join our growing organisation. As one of the UKs leading care providers, delivering safe, effective and high-quality services is central to our continued success. We are looking for an experienced, values-led Quality Manager to provide operational expertise across a diverse portfolio of services and to drive quality excellence across the organisation. Reporting directly to the Group Quality Director, you will play a pivotal role in translating quality strategy, governance frameworks and regulatory requirements into consistent, effective practice at service level. Youll bring energy, structure and paceensuring quality activity is risk-based, proportionate and aligned to organisational priorities. This is a senior, hands-on role requiring regular travel across services. At Agincare, we are proud to be a family-run organisation that supports both our service users and our people to thrive. Your benefits include: Salary up to £60,000 per annum (depending on experience) Funded training and ongoing career development Blue Light Card discounts (travel, retail, leisure and more) Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family Company pension scheme

Main duties of the job
The Quality Manager will lead the quality assurance and improvement program and ensure consistent implementation of audit frameworks, driving inspection readiness. They will oversee governance processes, maintain regulatory compliance, and support CQC inspections. Analyzing data trends, the manager will promote a culture of quality improvement, working closely with operational leaders. The role requires a strong regulatory knowledge and experience across learning disabilities and supported living services. Reporting to the Group Quality Director, the manager will implement quality strategies at service levels and maintain a presence across services, driving excellence in operations.

About us
Agincare, one of the UKs leading care providers, has been caring for communities for 40 years. The family-owned organization employs around 6000 team members and is in continuous growth. Agincare offers a wide range of services, including care and nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in care across more than 170 locations in England. It is committed to supporting care leavers and the Armed Forces community, offering guaranteed interviews. All services are regulated by the CQC, and Agincare is an equal opportunities employer, encouraging applications from all backgrounds.

Job responsibilities
Package Description:
Agincare is strengthening its regional and national Quality function, making this an exciting time to join our growing organisation. As one of the UKs leading care providers, delivering safe, effective and high-quality services is central to our continued success.

We are looking for an experienced, values-led Quality Manager to provide operational expertise across a diverse portfolio of services and to drive quality excellence across the organisation.

About the Role
Reporting directly to the Group Quality Director, you will play a pivotal role in translating quality strategy, governance frameworks and regulatory requirements into consistent, effective practice at service level.

Youll bring energy, structure and paceensuring quality activity is risk-based, proportionate and aligned to organisational priorities.

This is a senior, hands-on role requiring regular travel across services.

What We Offer
At Agincare, we are proud to be a family-run organisation that supports both our service users and our people to thrive.

Your benefits include:

• Salary up to £60,000 per annum (depending on experience)
• Funded training and ongoing career development
• Blue Light Card discounts (travel, retail, leisure and more)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family
• Company pension scheme

Key Responsibilities
Quality Leadership & Delivery

• Lead delivery of the quality assurance and improvement programme
• Ensure consistent implementation of audit frameworks
• Drive inspection readiness, including preparation, support and recovery
• Provide expert input into high-risk or complex services

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure effective and consistent governance processes
• Oversee policies and quality procedures
• Maintain compliance with regulatory and internal standards
• Escalate risks appropriately

Regulatory

• Support CQC inspections and regulatory engagement
• Coordinate organisational responses and improvement plans
• Monitor inspection outcomes and emerging themes
• Embed inspection readiness into everyday practice

Quality Intelligence & Improvement

• Analyse data from audits, incidents, complaints and safeguarding
• Identify trends, risks and early warning indicators
• Turn insight into meaningful improvement actions
• Support strategic quality and clinical priorities

Engagement & Visibility

• Maintain a strong presence across services
• Build relationships with operational leaders and Registered Managers
• Promote a positive, improvement-focused approach to quality

What Were Looking For
Were seeking a confident, experienced quality professional with strong regulatory knowledge and a proven track record in health or social care.

You will have:

• Strong knowledge of CQC regulations across multiple service types
• Experience in a senior quality, governance or regulatory role
• Background across services, especially Learning Disabilities and Supported Living
• Strong understanding of quality assurance and governance systems
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills
• Resilience and the ability to perform under pressure
• A values-driven, supportive approach with the ability to challenge constructively

Desirable:

• Professional registration (e.g. NMC or HCPC)
• Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience

About Agincare
Agincare is proudly celebrating 40 years of caring for communities. As a rapidly growing, family-owned care provider with close to 6000 team members, and expanding every day, we continue to strengthen our services through recent care home developments and the launch of our new not-for-profit Childrens Services. Today, Agincare is one of the UKs largest care providers, delivering care and nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in care across more than 170 locations across England.

As a signatory of the Care Leaver Covenant, we are committed tosupporting care leavers by guaranteeing either an interview or an informal career conversation. We are proud to support the Armed Forces community through our alliance,offering guaranteed interviewsto service leavers and members of the military community.

All of our services are regulated by the CQCand Agincare is proud to be anequal opportunities employerand encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.At present, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.

As care is always in high demand, we have a wide range of exciting opportunities available. If this particular role isnt the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies, www.agincare.com/careers

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Strong knowledge of CQC regulations, senior quality or governance experience, excellent communication skills, resilience. Desirable: Professional registration such as NMC or HCPC and degree-level qualification or equivalent experience.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.