Creative Support
Senior Quality Practitioner
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Senior Quality Practitioner (Learning Disabilities) Stockport, Greater Manchester – Full-Time – Up to £33,000 per annum
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Quality Practitioner with specialist expertise in learning disabilities services to lead quality assurance in our organisation.
The role will focus on:
- Delivering quality improvement initiatives
- Supporting CQC-registered services
- Ensuring high standards for service users with complex health needs
- Contributing to policies, procedures, and governance frameworks within over 600 services, including learning disability, mental health, and care homes.
You’ll join our established Quality Team (since 2010) based in Stockport, working alongside a skilled department responsible for:
- Social care governance
- Data analysis to develop prevention strategies
- Trend spotting for best practice sharing
- Developing interdepartmental collaboration for consistent care quality
A key focus is ensuring inclusive coproduction—empowering users in medication choices, rights, and personalised supports.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead quality improvement projects across learning disabilities and healthcare services
- Oversee data analysis to identify systemic trends and risk factors
- Collaborate with teams to enhance governance, policies, and systems
- Promote best practice through campaigns and workforce training
- Work closely with CQC-registered providers to uphold service standards
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Requirements
- Strong background in learning disabilities services or healthcare settings
- Proven experience in quality assurance (audits, assessments, process improvements)
- Familiarity with CQC regulations, dementia or complex needs care models preferred
- Excellent analytical and reporting skills
- Commitment to anti-racism and inclusion—alignment with our Stonewall Diversity Champion and Disability Confident Employer status is essential
About Us: Our Values & Benefits
- Development Opportunities: Creative Support’s Development Pathway – structured induction + WE CARE framework-led training (pathway to leadership roles).
- Rewards Package:
- Cybersecurity bonus
- Pension contributions
- 28 days Annual Leave + enhanced DBS
- Contributory pension scheme (seed-saved amounts carry between roles)
- Culture: Passionate, inclusive, anti-racist, proudly Investor-in-People Gold accredited
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Application Details
Vacancy Ref: 84384 Submit applications via: Creative Support’s website
Important Notes
- Location Eligibility: Only candidates based in/eligible to work in the UK considered. No sponsorship available.
- Recruitment Process: Applications reviewed on a rolling basis. Unsuccessful notifications sent if no response within 10 working days post-closing date. 6-month wait for re-application.
For further questions:
- Claire Robinson (Head of Quality), 07976 32057 or Head Office: 0161 236 0829
Next Steps
- Review our job description Summary
- Complete the online application form (via Creative Support)
- Submit forms via:
- Email: recruitment@creativesupport.co.uk
- Post: Creative Support Ltd, Wellington House, 131 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3TS
Deadline: Please apply promptly as this role may be responded to immediately.
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