Adult Social Care Inspector - South Network

Job summary

Make a difference
Every role at CQC contributes to our mission. If you’re looking for a new role in Operations that gives a true sense of meaning and purpose, then you’ve found it. As an Adult Social Care Inspector, you’ll help make sure people receive safe, kind, high‑quality care every day.

Picture this
Imagine stepping into a service where people rely on care teams for dignity, safety and support. You listen, observe and gather stories that help build a fair picture of the care people receive.
As an Adult Social Care Inspector- London Network, you might get the chance to:
Lead inspection visits that shine a light on what providers are doing well and where they need to improve.
You could work on assessments that turn real concerns from families, staff or partners into clear actions that help protect people.

Job description

The role
You’ll work closely with others to deliver shared outcomes. In this role, you’ll:
Carry out assessments: Plan and lead on‑site and off‑site assessments so services meet safety and quality standards, using evidence to reach fair and clear judgments.
Build strong relationships: Work with care providers, local partners and people who use services to understand risk, share insights and support positive change.
Use and analyse information: Review data, feedback and concerns to spot patterns, guide decisions and keep an accurate, digital record of what you find.
Take Enforcement action: Take appropriate enforcement action where safety and quality concerns are identified.

Person specification

Show us
We will be looking for specific skills, knowledge and experience in your application form:
Experience working in health or social care: This could include work in adult social care, the NHS, care regulation or similar settings where you’ve supported people or overseen quality.
Ability to assess risk and make decisions: Demonstrate when you’ve used information, feedback or data to form clear judgments and take appropriate action.
Experience working with others to improve quality: Show how you’ve built relationships, handled sensitive situations and worked with partners or teams to support better outcomes.

Benefits

• Annual leave starting at 27 days per year, rising to 32.5 days with service, plus bank holidays (usually 8 days per year).
• Training and development opportunities.
• Wellbeing initiatives, such as gym discounts and meditation.
• NHS pension scheme, with around 14% employer contribution.
• Discount schemes (including eligibility for a Blue Light card, at a cost of £4.99 and valid for 2 years), reward vouchers, car leasing and more!

Things you need to know

Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Selection process details

Once your application has been reviewed you will be notified of the outcome via email.
Shortlisted Candidates will go through a two-stage assessment process for this role:
1. Written Exercise - online via email.
2. Formal Interview - via MS Teams.
If you are successful in the written exercise, you will be invited to attend a virtual interview via MS Teams.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

Open to UK nationals only.

Working for the Civil Service

Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see theCivil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).

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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

• Name : recruitment@cqc.org.uk
• Email : recruitment@cqc.org.uk

Recruitment team

• Email : recruitment@cqc.org.uk

Further information

https://cqc.csod.com/ui/internal-career-site/app/job-details/2860