Applications are invited for the above Permanent full-time position.
The Organisation
Stewarts Care is a long-established voluntary organisation providing comprehensive community-based services to people with intellectual disabilities.
We support people across a wide range of services within residential settings, day services, supported independent living, job advocacy and vocational training.
Role Purpose
The Quality Officer supports Stewarts Care by ensuring that quality services are provided to all individuals throughout all of the services within the organisation. This role will be based out of Stewarts Care main office, with the mobility to visit any Stewarts Care site across residents’ services and day services.
The successful candidate will demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the regulations and policies that shape quality and person centred services at Stewarts Care. They will be able to demonstrate drive and passion for continuous improvement and will be able to show where they have influenced and implemented positive changes in their career to date
The Person
- Able to demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the HIQA Standards & Health Act 2007-2013 regulations and New Directions.
- Bachelor’s degree in social care or relevant degree qualification
- Proven audit, Quality and Improvement systems experience required.
- Have at least 6 years’ experience of working with people with intellectual disabilities and community partners.
- Proven excellent interpersonal and professional communication skills.
- Advanced report writing skills are essential, including experience in producing professional written reports for review by senior management and/or external third parties.
- Excellent organisation and administration skills, with the ability to work on own initiative, prioritising work in order to meet strict deadlines.
- Full Driving Licence and access to a car.
Salary and qualifications are in accordance with Department of Health consolidated pay scales. Grade VI €56,757- €69,341 incl LSI per annum.
For more details view the full job description in the Additional Information section below.
