Key Responsibilities:
* Ensure compliance with HIQA and all relevant legislation.
* Lead the registration process and ongoing regulatory engagement for our services.
* Develop and implement a comprehensive quality and safety framework across the organization.
* Oversee incidents, audits, investigations, and risk management to ensure a safe environment for clients and staff.
* Design, develop, and maintain policies, procedures, and operational guidance for the team.
* Collaborate with residential managers on on-site quality and compliance matters, providing guidance and support as needed.
* Deliver training sessions on quality, safeguarding, incident management, and standards to staff members.
* Establish key performance indicators (KPIs), analyze data, and create quality and safety reports to drive improvement initiatives.
* Promote a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the organization.
Requirements:
* Minimum 3+ years' experience in Quality, Compliance, or Risk roles within regulated health or social care.
* Strong knowledge of HIQA standards and safeguarding legislation.
* Proven ability to guide and motivate multi-disciplinary teams, driving change and improvement initiatives.
* Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
* Relevant third-level qualification in Social Care, Nursing, Health & Social Care, Quality, OHS, or related fields.
* Experience in audits, quality improvement projects, or staff training is highly desirable.