Quo Vadis Trust
30,000 per year
South East London
Full-time
JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title

Quality Assurance Coordinator

Responsible to

The CEO with quarterly reporting to Board

Responsible for

N/A

Hours

Contract

Location

Salary

Full time, 35 hours per week

Permanent

Flexible – home based with site visits when required

£30,000 p.a.

1.   Organisational Context

Quo Vadis Trust (QVT) is a specialist housing charity in South East London. We
provide accommodation and support to adults living with mental health needs
who require stable housing. QVT currently provides homes to approximately 200
people. Our range of support, both on and off the premises, helps each individual
to maximise their independence.

2.  Job Purpose

The Quality Assurance Coordinator ensures that QVT is fully compliant with
legislation, regulatory requirements and industry standards. The role coordinates
compliance monitoring and quality assurance activities across the organisation
and reports findings directly to the CEO, who in turn reports to the Board of
Trustees. This structure ensures quality and compliance oversight at the highest
governance level.

Key areas of compliance include the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH), Homes
England, the Charities Commission, and local authority commissioners.

Reporting Line:  Quality Assurance Coordinator → Chief Executive Officer →
Board of Trustees

This direct line ensures that regulatory compliance and quality assurance are
embedded in organisational governance and decision-making

3.  Main Responsibilities

➢  Coordinate and maintain QVT’s Quality Assurance framework across all

services.

➢  Ensure ongoing organisational compliance with the Regulator of Social
Housing (RSH), Homes England, the Charities Commission, and local
authority commissioners.

➢  Draft and maintain quality assurance policies and procedures, ensuring they

reflect current regulatory and commissioning requirements.

Charity reg: 1116196

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➢  Conduct internal quality audits (both virtual and site-based) across QVT’s
schemes and central services, including CQC-registered care homes.
➢  Prepare clear and timely reports for the CEO and Trustees following

monitoring and audit activity.

➢  Share with the COO and Managers findings and make recommendations,

supporting with implementation.

➢  Collect, review, and analyse operational data (e.g. incidents, safeguarding,
complaints, accidents, on-call reports, etc.) to identify trends and areas for
improvement.

➢  Follow up on audit findings to ensure corrective actions are completed and

embedded.

➢  Support the CEO in preparing for external inspections, commissioner

reviews, and regulatory reporting.

➢  Coordinate due diligence and quality checks for new service acquisitions.
➢  Promote a culture of continuous improvement, safeguarding, and

accountability across QVT.

This job description is as it is presently constructed. This will be reviewed
periodically to ensure that the job description fully reflects the responsibilities of
the job. It will be updated and amended in keeping with service changes and
developments.

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PERSON SPECIFICATION

Job Title
Department

Quality Assurance Officer
Cross departments

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential or Desirable

Numerate and Literate to A level standard or equivalent in
English and Maths
Certifications an advantage including Quality Auditor, Quality
Engineer, Quality Improvement Associate, Six Sigma

Experience
Member of the Chartered Quality Institute
Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements for housing
associations, charities, and care providers

Experience in quality assurance, compliance monitoring, or
audit
Knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements

Experience of reporting to senior leaders or regulators
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and client management
databases
Knowledge of QA tools, frameworks and methodologies
Awareness of current housing issues and tenancy sustainment
Skills/Abilities

Demonstrable customer service experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong analytical and reporting skills
Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
Able to demonstrate a conscientious and dedicated attitude
Organised, with the ability to coordinate activity across
multiple sites

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence
stakeholders at all levels
Awareness of issues faced by people with mental health needs
Flexible and adaptable
Other relevant criteria
Driver with own vehicle
Enhanced DBS clearance (QVT will arrange)

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Our commitment to diversity: We are committed to tackling systemic inequalities by
being proactive in creating opportunities for people from under-represented groups. With
this in mind we welcome applications from all ethnic backgrounds, religions, gender
identifications and sexual orientations, and from anyone who considers themselves to have
a disability.

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