Inspector - Adult Social Care - North Network

Role: Inspector

Location: Homebased - North

Specialism: Adult Social Care

Grade B - £39,390 (National Framework) or £44,792 (London Framework - if you are London office based or homebased and live within the boundary of the M25). There is also an additional homeworking allowance of £529 per annum for those working from home.

Contracted Hours: Full time 37 hours per week, part time hours will also be considered.

Contract Type: Permanent.

Closing date: Monday 14th October 2024 at 11.59pm.

We are looking for experienced Adult Social Care professionals to join us as Inspectors to help regulate and improve Health & Social Care services across England. If you're ready to use your expertise to make a real impact in shaping the future of Health and Social Care then join us to:

• Lead Change: Raise standards across health and social care services.
• Make a Difference: Ensure vulnerable communities receive the care they deserve.
• Grow Professionally: Collaborate with experts in your field and access ongoing learning and development opportunities.

About the role

We are seeking to recruit Adult Social Care professionals who are looking to develop a career as an Inspector, based in the North region.

As a CQC Inspector you will be seen as a sector specialist delivering key elements of regulation, observation visits, inspections and evidence gathering that contribute to the comprehensive assessment of quality and safety across Health and Social Care providers in England. Your work will ensure that Health and Social Care services deliver the highest standards of care, protecting the well-being of vulnerable communities.

Essential skills required

• Adult Social Care expertise and a passion to work in CQC.
• Experience of working in Health, Social Care, NHS or regulatory environment or related fields, preferably at a management level.
• Strong background in assessment, regulation, and managing provider regulatory risk.
• Ability to translate regulatory policy into practical action.
• Proficiency in operational risk management.
• Analytical skills and experience driving innovation and improvement.
• Ability to use internal and external data for informed decision-making and quality enhancement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills that means you work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.

What we offer you

• Grade B salary - £39,390 (National Framework) or £44,792 (London Framework - if you are London office based or homebased and live within the boundary of the M25).
• 27 days annual leave, which rises with service to 32.5 days, plus 8 Bank Holidays.
• Home working Allowance of £553 per annum.
• Car Working Allowance of £482 per annum.
• Membership of the NHS pension scheme, contributing about 14% of basic salary.
• All the equipment you need to comfortably work from home.
• An internal voucher reward scheme.
• Free 24/7 access to an employee assistance service.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Discounts at supermarkets, high street stores, electronics, and car leasing.
• A cycle to work scheme.
• Support for your growth and success, with training opportunities and guidance from experienced managers and mentors.
• A commitment to a fair and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We believe diverse teams drive creativity and productivity, so we welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of caring responsibilities, age, sex, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, or sexual orientation.
• We particularly welcome applications from disabled candidates and candidates from an ethnic minority background, as disabled and ethnic minority background individuals are currently underrepresented.

Please note that our job description is currently under review, and some details may change. This is an ongoing recruitment campaign, and we will be reviewing applications continuously. To ensure a smooth process, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

This role is subject to a satisfactory DBS check.

Individual adjustments

We are committed to being open and transparent around our processes and we endeavour to offer every candidate the opportunity to perform at their best throughout the recruitment process. We seek to support candidates to identify potential challenges and work with them to identify and facilitate reasonable adjustments as appropriate. Should you require assistance and/or would like to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact a member of the team via email: [email protected].

This role is NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points-based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected, and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.

CQC is committed to promoting a fair and inclusive workplace where all our people can flourish and reach their full potential. We know diverse teams allow for a more creative and productive environment and therefore encourage applications from everyone regardless of: age, gender/sex, gender identity or expression, religion or belief, disability, ethnicity or sexual orientation.

Our Values

Excellence - Meeting our challenge to be a high-performing organisation

Caring - Treating everyone with dignity and respect

Integrity - Demonstrating our passion for 'doing the right thing'

Teamwork - Enabling us to be the best we can