Senior Quality and Inspection Officer

Are you passionate about driving quality in adult social care?

Do you thrive in dynamic environments where innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything you do?

About the Role

As a Senior Quality and Inspection Officer, you will play a key role in:

• Using data and intelligence to identify areas for improvement and monitor progress
• Support and influence workstreams to deliver measurable outcomes
• Help the department understand and evidence its position against the CQC Single Assessment Framework
• Promote a culture of learning, co-support, and continuous improvement across Adult Social Care
• Ensure services are always 'assessment ready' through mock assessments, peer reviews, and quality audits.
• Embedding national best practice in social work and occupational therapy

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Innovative, dynamic, and has a solution focused approach
• Skilled in using data and evidence to drive improvement
• Confident working across systems and with multiple stakeholders
• Passionate about improving outcomes for people who use adult social care services.
• Committed to embedding the CQC’s quality statements and continual learning and development in the department

Why Join Us?

Be part of a new and ambitious team with the opportunity to shape how quality is delivered and assured.

Work in a supportive environment that values creativity, collaboration, and professional development.

Make a real difference to the lives of people in Derbyshire.

Generous Annual Leave Scheme:  27 days (rising to 32 days after 5 years continuous service) - Ensuring a healthy work-life balance. 

Flexi Time Scheme: Up to two days flexi leave every four weeks (pro rata for part-time employees), subject to service needs. 

Local Government Pension Scheme: Providing financial security. 

Wellbeing Support Framework: Includes OH physician services, physiotherapy, CBT, and in-house counselling. 

Employee Wellbeing Support: Fast track physiotherapy, confidential psychological support services, Employee Assistance Programme, and “Wisdom” app. 

Training and Development: Opportunities for professional qualifications and ongoing training.  

Cycle to Work Scheme: Promoting a healthy lifestyle.  

Electric/Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme: Encouraging environmentally friendly commuting options. 

Our Derbyshire Rewards: a package of benefits and discounts and much more 

Apply now and help us build a culture where quality is everyone’s business.

Provisional Interview Date: 20th and 21st August 2025

Due to this post having administrative privileges within the Council’s IT systems, and in order to comply with the Public Services Network requirements, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Basic criminal record check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.

Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click here

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We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.