Location: Office-based / Hybrid / Remote with site visits
Role Purpose
The Compliance Manager is responsible for ensuring that the homecare company operates in full compliance with all relevant legislation, regulations, standards, and contractual requirements. The role supports safe, high-quality care delivery by embedding best practice, maintaining regulatory readiness, and proactively managing compliance risks across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
Regulatory Compliance
Ensure ongoing compliance with HSE requirements, and all applicable Irish health and social care legislation and prepare for HIQA standards.
Act as the main point of contact for regulators, commissioners, and external auditors.
Prepare for, support, and manage regulatory inspections, audits, and reviews.
Monitor changes in legislation, standards, and guidance and ensure timely implementation across the service.
Policies, Procedures & Governance
Develop, review, and maintain policies, procedures, and governance frameworks aligned with regulatory and professional standards.
Ensure policies are implemented effectively and embedded in day-to-day practice.
Maintain accurate compliance documentation, records, and evidence for inspection readiness.
Quality Assurance & Auditing
Plan and carry out internal audits, quality reviews, and compliance checks.
Analyse findings, identify risks and trends, and implement corrective and preventative action plans.
Oversee incident management, complaints, safeguarding concerns, and notifiable events, ensuring appropriate reporting and learning.
Training & Professional Support
Support and advise management and care teams on compliance and professional practice matters.
Contribute to the development and delivery of compliance-related training, including safeguarding, governance, and professional standards.
Promote a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Risk Management
Identify compliance and clinical governance risks and support mitigation strategies.
Contribute to organisational risk assessments and business continuity planning.
Ensure data protection, confidentiality, and professional conduct standards are upheld.
Key Skills & Competencies
Strong working knowledge of Irish homecare regulations and quality standards.
Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage complex compliance requirements.
Confident communicator with the ability to influence, advise, and challenge practice constructively.
Analytical, organised, and solution-focused approach.
High level of professional integrity and judgement.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
Professional qualification as a Registered Nurse or Midwife.
Experience preferable.
Strong understanding of homecare service delivery in Ireland.
Desirable
Experience working with HIQA standards and inspections.
Qualification or training in quality, compliance, audit, or risk management.
Management or leadership experience within community or homecare services.
Working Conditions
Travel to branches and care locations as required.
Flexibility to support inspections, audits, or urgent compliance matters.
Key Performance Indicators
Regulatory inspection outcomes and compliance performance.
Completion and effectiveness of internal audits and action plans.
Reduction in compliance-related risks, incidents, and repeat findings.
Quality and timeliness of reporting
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