Job summary This role is remote with the requirement to travel throughout the UK and to Bolton Head Office. As the Governance and Assurance Lead you will be a key part of the management team responsible for ensuring good practice is adhered to when it comes to governance, safeguarding and health & safety. You will provide guidance and recommendations to staff where necessary, as well as organising any relevant training where appropriate. You will work closely with senior management, providing regular updates and highlighting any potential risks or concerns that will need to be addressed. Main duties of the job Governance and Quality assurance Support the contracts under your remit to ensure all of the governance arrangements operate in line with organisational expectations and CQC requirements (safe, effective, responsive, caring & well led). Oversee the monthly audit evidence submissions and support the Operational Leads where required in the interest of service improvement and regulatory compliance. Prepare and submit timely reports on governance, audit findings, and service quality improvement initiatives to senior management as required. Contribute to the overall quality assurance of ABL Governance systems and take remedial action to improve these where required. Support senior management to implement organisational policies, ensuring compliance with legislation, standards and best practice. About us ABL is an exciting fast-paced, growing community health organisation. As an experienced, CQC registered, provider of community health services, we are passionate about delivering evidence based, innovative, effective and relevant health care services in partnership with individuals, communities and stakeholders. We are a values driven organisation, dedicated to reducing health inequalities and improving peoples lives. We would love to hear from you if you would like the opportunity to work with in a close team of committed professionals and you share our values of designing and delivering health services. Date posted 30 October 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary £27,000 to £29,000 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number E0343-24-0036ABL663 Job locations Laserase 71 Redgate Way Farnworth Bolton BL4 0JL Job description Job responsibilities Role Purpose As the Governance and Assurance Lead you will be a key part of the management team responsible for ensuring good practice is adhered to when it comes to governance, safeguarding and health & safety. You will provide guidance and recommendations to staff where necessary, as well as organising any relevant training where appropriate. You will work closely with senior management, providing regular updates and highlighting any potential risks or concerns that will need to be addressed. Duties and Responsibilities Governance and Quality assurance o Support the contracts under your remit to ensure all of the governance arrangements operate in line with organisational expectations and CQC requirements (safe, effective, responsive, caring & well led). o Oversee the monthly audit evidence submissions and support the Operational Leads where required in the interest of service improvement and regulatory compliance. o Prepare and submit timely reports on governance, audit findings, and service quality improvement initiatives to senior management as required. o Contribute to the overall quality assurance of ABL Governance systems and take remedial action to improve these where required. o Support senior management to implement organisational policies, ensuring compliance with legislation, standards and best practice. Take part in companywide steering groups around governance, safeguarding and health and safety. Review incidents on a regular basis, ensuring compliance to relevant policies and where required, conduct investigations into significant incidents and complaints. Support services to implement the identified actions for compliance. Health and Safety (Governance, assurance and compliance) o Act as a focal point for staff Health & Safety enquiries. o Present governance and compliance updates to the Health and Safety Review Board and other organisational performance review boards as required. o Promote and support Health and Safety good practice in the workplace by providing information and relevant training to build staff capability and knowledge. o Where required, undertake mandatory risk assessments and consider how risks can be reduced. o Provide support on workplace adjustments by managing reasonable adjustment requests, provide equipment where required. o Undertake site safety inspections to check policies and procedures are being properly implemented and ensuring all documentation is up to date. Job description Job responsibilities Role Purpose As the Governance and Assurance Lead you will be a key part of the management team responsible for ensuring good practice is adhered to when it comes to governance, safeguarding and health & safety. You will provide guidance and recommendations to staff where necessary, as well as organising any relevant training where appropriate. You will work closely with senior management, providing regular updates and highlighting any potential risks or concerns that will need to be addressed. Duties and Responsibilities Governance and Quality assurance o Support the contracts under your remit to ensure all of the governance arrangements operate in line with organisational expectations and CQC requirements (safe, effective, responsive, caring & well led). o Oversee the monthly audit evidence submissions and support the Operational Leads where required in the interest of service improvement and regulatory compliance. o Prepare and submit timely reports on governance, audit findings, and service quality improvement initiatives to senior management as required. o Contribute to the overall quality assurance of ABL Governance systems and take remedial action to improve these where required. o Support senior management to implement organisational policies, ensuring compliance with legislation, standards and best practice. Take part in companywide steering groups around governance, safeguarding and health and safety. Review incidents on a regular basis, ensuring compliance to relevant policies and where required, conduct investigations into significant incidents and complaints. Support services to implement the identified actions for compliance. Health and Safety (Governance, assurance and compliance) o Act as a focal point for staff Health & Safety enquiries. o Present governance and compliance updates to the Health and Safety Review Board and other organisational performance review boards as required. o Promote and support Health and Safety good practice in the workplace by providing information and relevant training to build staff capability and knowledge. o Where required, undertake mandatory risk assessments and consider how risks can be reduced. o Provide support on workplace adjustments by managing reasonable adjustment requests, provide equipment where required. o Undertake site safety inspections to check policies and procedures are being properly implemented and ensuring all documentation is up to date. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Minimum of 2 years working in a health or social care related field. Desirable IOSH or NEBOSH Qualified. Safeguarding Level 4 (Designated Safeguarding Officer). Safeguarding supervision. There will be the opportunity to gain these qualifications if you do not hold them. Experience Essential A mature understanding of Governance systems in a health or social care setting. Understanding and experience of regulatory compliance in a CQC regulated setting. Desirable Experience working in a health promotion setting. Experience in a leadership role. Skills and Knowledge Essential Demonstrable leadership skills and positive attitude and approach to communicating with staff. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing at all levels, with individuals, groups, organisations and the public. Excellent organisational/time management skills with ability to prioritise tasks. Ability to work under pressure with resilience in challenging situations. Excellent IT skills. Desirable Ability to read and interpret data. Clear understanding and experience of Confidentiality and Information Governance Competence in creating reports from electronic information systems. Job Specific Requirements Essential The ability to travel independently across Nottinghamshire and as required to ABL Health HQ in Greater Manchester. Work flexibly and adapt to suit service need. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Minimum of 2 years working in a health or social care related field. Desirable IOSH or NEBOSH Qualified. Safeguarding Level 4 (Designated Safeguarding Officer). Safeguarding supervision. There will be the opportunity to gain these qualifications if you do not hold them. Experience Essential A mature understanding of Governance systems in a health or social care setting. Understanding and experience of regulatory compliance in a CQC regulated setting. Desirable Experience working in a health promotion setting. Experience in a leadership role. Skills and Knowledge Essential Demonstrable leadership skills and positive attitude and approach to communicating with staff. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing at all levels, with individuals, groups, organisations and the public. Excellent organisational/time management skills with ability to prioritise tasks. Ability to work under pressure with resilience in challenging situations. Excellent IT skills. Desirable Ability to read and interpret data. Clear understanding and experience of Confidentiality and Information Governance Competence in creating reports from electronic information systems. Job Specific Requirements Essential The ability to travel independently across Nottinghamshire and as required to ABL Health HQ in Greater Manchester. Work flexibly and adapt to suit service need. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name ABL Health Ltd Address Laserase 71 Redgate Way Farnworth Bolton BL4 0JL Employer's website https://www.ablhealth.co.uk/work-for-us/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)