Senior Quality, Efficiency, and Improvement Officer

Are you an innovative and dynamic professional looking to make a real impact in Adult Social Care?

This is a unique opportunity to shape and lead key improvement initiatives that will enhance service development in Adult Social Care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the delivery of specific improvement, efficiency and research work
• Assist in the development and delivery of quality assurance processes and practices which contribute to the department’s CQC self-assessment and ensuring good practice and legislative requirements are met.
• Develop performance measures, key performance indicators and monitoring systems for service delivery and service improvement.
• Develop and implement improvement action plans and manage designated areas of work within agreed timescales and available resources
• Provide support with policies and procedures to reflect legislative changes and build and sustain relationships with a wide variety of internal and external agencies, such as Health.
• Conduct service reviews, analyse data, and produce reports to support decision making and financial efficiency
• Act as an expert for a specialist area in relation to policy development and changes to services and service delivery.

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.

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 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.