Description
Regional Quality Assurance Manager
Somerset & Dorset
£65,000-£70,000 plus package
Full-time, Permanent
About the Role
Purosearch are working with a well respected care provider who are expanding across the Somerset & Dorset, they specialise in elderly and dementia nursing and residential homes.
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Regional Quality Assurance Manager to support and drive quality, compliance, and continuous improvement across a portfolio of nursing and residential homes in the South West of England. This is a senior, influential role working closely with operational and clinical teams to ensure services consistently meet and exceed CQC standards and deliver outstanding, person-centred care.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and oversee quality assurance systems across a group of nursing homes
Conduct regular audits, inspections, and quality reviews aligned to CQC Key Lines of Enquiry (KLOEs)
Support homes to prepare for CQC inspections and respond effectively to inspection outcomes
Identify risks, trends, and areas for improvement, implementing robust action plans
Provide expert guidance on clinical governance, safeguarding, medication management, and best practice
Work closely with Home Managers, Regional Directors, and central teams to embed a culture of continuous improvement
Support investigation and resolution of incidents, complaints, and safeguarding concerns
Deliver coaching, mentoring, and quality-focused training where required
Previous experience working as a CQC Inspector or proven experience in a Quality Assurance / Quality Improvement role within the nursing home or care home sector
Strong working knowledge of CQC regulations, frameworks, and inspection processes
Excellent analytical, report-writing, and communication skills
Ability to influence, challenge, and support senior stakeholders
Willingness to travel regionally as required
Experience supporting services rated Requires Improvement or Inadequate to improve ratings
Background in nursing homes providing complex or elderly care
How to Apply
If you are passionate about quality, compliance, and improving outcomes for residents, we would love to hear from you. Please call Steph at Puro on 01614411441 or email your cv to s.hamilton@purosearch.com