Hamelin
Head of Health and Quality
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Head of Health and Quality
We are seeking an experienced leader to shape and influence high-quality services, supporting autistic people and individuals with learning disabilities to live their best lives.
Position: Head of Health and Quality
Salary: £51,000 per annum
Location: Essex (Hybrid Working)
Hours: Full Time, Permanent (flexible options available)
Closing Date: 17th July 2026
About the Role
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to influence and shape high-quality services within a forward-thinking organisation.
Reporting to the Chief Delivery Officer, you will provide leadership across health, quality and clinical governance. You will ensure services are safe, effective and continually improving while helping to shape the future direction of the organisation's health and wellbeing offer.
As Safeguarding Lead and Caldicott Guardian, you will play a vital role in maintaining compliance, supporting colleagues and ensuring the voices of the people supported remain at the centre of everything delivered.
Key responsibilities include:
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- Leading health and wellbeing programmes and providing line management to project leads
- Providing clinical leadership and advice to senior colleagues
- Acting as Safeguarding Lead and Caldicott Guardian
- Ensuring CQC compliance and maintaining inspection readiness
- Developing new health initiatives and strengthening partnerships with health and social care organisations
- Leading and supporting a team delivering person-centred services
About You
You will be an experienced health or social care professional with a passion for improving outcomes for autistic people and individuals with learning disabilities. You may already be operating at Head of level or be looking for the opportunity to step into a broader leadership role.
You will bring:
- Experience of clinical leadership, governance and safeguarding
- Knowledge of CQC requirements and regulatory compliance
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- A commitment to person-centred, compassionate care
- The ability to inspire confidence and support others to succeed
- A collaborative and innovative approach
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A recognised clinical qualification and current professional registration would be advantageous.
About the Organisation
This values-driven organisation supports autistic people and individuals with learning disabilities to live fulfilling lives and be part of inclusive communities.
Guided by a commitment to community, innovation and enhancing lives, the organisation works to deliver compassionate, equitable and person-centred support while continually developing new approaches to improve outcomes.
Benefits include:
- Flexible working options
- Pension scheme
- Training and professional development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Blue Light Card
- Free on-site parking
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Head of Quality, Head of Clinical Services, Head of Care, Clinical Governance Lead, Quality and Compliance Manager, Director of Care, Head of Safeguarding, Registered Manager, Head of Health and Wellbeing, Clinical Lead.
Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client – Not For Profit People.
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