CQC Assurance Lead

Grade/Salary: ME15 - £54,267 - £58,461 per annum

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About Us 

Working for Merton means you'll be making a difference to the lives of local residents and businesses. You'll also get the training and development you need to excel in your career, as well as opportunities to move between departments and to progress into more senior roles. 

We work closely with Kingston University as part of the Developing Together Work Teaching Partnership. The partnership offers staff a variety of post qualifying opportunities to promote continuous professional development such as: Practice education opportunities as well as to support those in their assessed and supported year in employment (ASYE). LB Merton, Adults Social Care staff are given opportunities attend conferences, workshops and have access to research and practice resources to support their ongoing professional development.  

Merton is one of the best-connected areas of south London with fourteen National Rail stations, five underground stations (District and Northern lines) and the London Trams service joining Wimbledon, Morden and Croydon.  

The road network offers access to the M23, M25, Channel Tunnel and airports.  

Morden and Wimbledon stations offer bus service connections to surrounding areas. 

About the role 

You will lead preparation for the new CQC inspection regime, working with colleagues to ensure that appropriate monitoring systems and action plans are implemented and that everyone is clear about what is required of them.  You must have an in-depth understanding of CQC requirement, a good knowledge of adult social care delivery and strong analytical and project management skills. 

 About You   

In addition to having extensive knowledge of adult services and CQC requirements you must be able to engage and communicate with a wide range of stakeholders - including people who use our services and family carers.  You must be able work with us to be clear about required standards and to ensure that appropriate systems are in place to monitor performance.  You must also be able to work with colleagues to achieve agreed goals and act as our CQC ambassador.  

Our Offer To You   

As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across - however big or small - will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.