Quality Assurance Apprentice

Support routine quality assurance audits across children's and adults services Review care records, risk assessments, incidents, safeguarding documentation, staff files, medication records, and training compliance Maintain audit trackers, governance systems, action plans, and compliance records Support inspection readiness activity, organising evidence relating to Ofsted and CQC expectations Help prepare audit summaries, reports, and quality assurance documentation under supervision Attend governance meetings, quality reviews, and service improvement discussions Support introductory training sessions, workshops, and compliance briefings for staff Learn to identify themes, trends, and areas of risk across services Work collaboratively with managers and staff to improve documentation, governance, and compliance practices Travel between services to attend meetings, training, and shadowing opportunities alongside senior QA staff

Training Outcome:

On successful completion of this apprenticeship, you'll have practical, hands-on experience across quality assurance, governance, and compliance in both Ofsted-regulated children's services and CQC-regulated adult services — a strong foundation for a career in social care quality assurance.

Employer Description:

Resicare Alliance is an independent provider of residential care for children, young people, and adults, based in Uttoxeter. We promote a family culture and are driven to grow and succeed within the care sector, recently expanding through the acquisition of Cove Care Ltd. Every child and young person in our care has a bespoke care plan, delivered through expert, intensive intervention that helps them build the confidence, skills, and outlook to move forward with their lives.

We embrace diverse and varied teams — it's our people who give us our identity and culture. In return, we offer a comprehensive professional development pathway, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to build a successful, long-term career with us.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience