Location
City of Westminster, London

Hours
Field-based role with occasional out-of-hours work, including weekends

Salary
£42,044 per annum

About the Role
In this field-based role you will visit providers to conduct inspections, speak with people who receive care, and work with providers and key external partners to help drive real, positive change. As an Adult Social Care Inspector in the South Network, you will lead inspection activity to understand how well a service supports people, using evidence and insight to guide important decisions in accordance with regulatory frameworks. This role may include investigatory work and civil and/or criminal enforcement activity.

You will respond to new risks by collaborating with teams across CQC and key external partners including Local Authorities, Integrated Care Boards (ICBs), Police, and Coroners to protect people when safety concerns arise. You will analyse data and evidence from multiple sources to triangulate and form regulatory judgements whilst maintaining oversight of services within your team.

Your responsibilities include conducting onsite or off-site inspections, reviewing information from people who use services, staff, partners, and data to build a clear picture of quality and safety. You will lead and collaborate with inspection teams, partners, and people who use services to gather insight, share learning, and help make improvements. Additionally, you will analyse and report on evidence using digital systems and write clear reports that help others understand how well services are performing. You will play an important part in delivering our mission and purpose.

Experience
Experience working in health or social care, including leadership or oversight responsibilities. This could include roles in adult social care, the NHS, or other environments where you have supported teams, led activities, or taken responsibility for quality of care.

Ability to assess risk and make informed decisions by using data, feedback, or evidence to make clear decisions, prioritise actions, and take responsibility for outcomes.

Experience leading or working with others to improve quality by guiding teams, coordinating work, or working with partners to manage sensitive situations and drive improvements in services.

About you
Committed to protecting and improving the quality of adult social care services. Able to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders and respond effectively to emerging risks. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and evidence.

Flexible and willing to work occasional out-of-hours, including weekends, to meet the demands of the role.

Qualifications
Relevant qualifications or experience in health or social care are desirable but not explicitly stated. A commitment to continuous professional development and learning is essential.