CQC Assessment Specialist

Role Description
CQC Assessment Specialist

Location:

Flexible (travel across regions required in the South of England)

Contract:

Part-time / Consultancy
Commitment:

Approx. 28 days per year

Reports to:

Director of Quality and Innovation
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced CQC Assessment Specialist to conduct independent, CQC-style assessments across our homes. This role provides an additional layer of quality assurance beyond internal audits and plays a key part in strengthening CQC readiness, identifying learning opportunities, and driving continuous improvement in care standards.
This is an ideal opportunity for a former CQC inspector or senior quality professional looking for flexible, meaningful consultancy work within social care. We are happy to consider candidates who run their own quality consultancy company.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct six CQC-style inspections per year across our homes.
Each inspection will include:
Review of compliance against CQC key lines of enquiry (KLOEs).
Interviews with colleagues and people we support (where appropriate).
Review of key documentation and support plans.
Produce clear, detailed inspection reports highlighting:
Strengths and good practice.
Areas for improvement.
Recommendations and indicative ratings aligned to CQC standards.
Share findings with Operations and Quality teams to inform action planning.
Deliver feedback sessions following each inspection.
Remain up to date with CQC regulations, guidance, and best practice.

Requirements

Recent experience as a CQC Inspector (within the last 2 years preferred).
Strong working knowledge of CQC frameworks and inspection methodology.
Excellent analytical, report-writing, and attention-to-detail skills.
Ability to communicate findings clearly, constructively, and professionally.
Willingness to travel across multiple regions.

Time Commitment

Approx. 4 days per inspection (preparation, on-site visit, reporting).
Additional 4 days per year for meetings.
Total commitment: approximately 28 days per year.

Our Benefits
About See Ability
See Ability is a specialist registered charity with a 225 year history supporting people who have autism, physical and / or learning disabilities.  The values or the organisation promote personalisation and inclusion; with a strong focus on helping the people we support learn skills that will bring them greater independence.
Safeguarding and Promoting Welfare
See Ability is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. We expect all staff to uphold this commitment and have a strong understanding of their roles and responsibilities in safeguarding.
Safer Recruitment
As part of our safer recruitment procedures, we require the following checks for all successful applicants:
A criminal background check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (where appropriate).
Documentary evidence to confirm your identity, current address, and the right to work in the UK.
Health Declaration to ensure that you are medically suitable for the role you have been offered.
References will be obtained to ensure satisfactory evidence of conduct in current or previous employment concerned with the provision of services relating to (a) health or social care, or (b) children or vulnerable adults. These checks will be carried out and completed prior offering a date to start employment at See Ability’ s expense.
Diversity
See Ability is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all identities, including those from underrepresented groups and those who have a disability or neurodivergent condition. We are please to confirm that we are a Disability Confident Employer.
We believe a diverse workforce drives innovation, creativity, and success. Everyone’s unique experiences and views are appreciated, and their opinion valued. We are happy to offer any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or the role itself to ensure a fair and equitable experience for all candidates.
In exceptional circumstances, the exempt from the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part
1) which provides for the application of a genuine occupational