Quality and Compliance Officer

Job title:

Quality and Compliance Officer

Company:

Ability West

Job description

Ability West provides a wide range of disability support services to people with complex intellectual, physical and multiple disabilities. The organisation is committed to working in partnership with the Health Service Executive in providing supports and services and empowering the lives of the people we support to ensure that they live their best lives.The ethos of service provision is underpinned by our Vision, Mission, Core Values and Strategic Plan, which is to enable people with an intellectual disability to reach their full potential and take their rightful place in society and realise their goals and ambitions.Overview of RoleThe role is to aid and support the Director of Quality & Nursing in terms of quality and compliance in line with the strategic direction of the organisation. The person will have a key role in overall quality and compliance of the organisation, including supporting, promoting, and driving quality across all services and supports.The role encompasses support with regard to the development, implementation and maintenance of standards and systems, in line with legislative, regulatory requirements, accredited standards, and incorporates integrated risk management processes. This includes, but is not limited to, supporting the organisation to meet legislative and regulatory compliance. The role involves provision of relevant statistical analysis and reports in this regard, and as required by regulatory bodies from time to time.Essential Criteria:

• 3 years’ experience within the Disability Sector .
• Relevant qualifications in specific areas related to quality and compliance or willing to work towards same.
• Accredited training in key areas such as project management, administration, office skills.
• Working knowledge of MS, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Attention to detail carrying out key tasks.
• The ability to effectively communicate with team members, members of the public and people we support.
• Have the ability to prioritise workloads.
• Commitment to quality and adherence to standards of good practice.
• Full current driving license with access to your own vehicle (mileage will be paid at the appropriate rate).

Key Competencies:· A commitment to quality and adherence to standards of good practice and excellence.· Genuine respect and empathy for diversity and individuality.· Flexible, responsible, and mature approach to work.· Excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills· Ability to work with others, gain co-operation and build relationships.· Reliability and a flexible approachClosing date for applications is the 20th of April 2025 . For an informal discussion please contact Claire McGingley – Director Quality & Nursing on 087 381 5119.

Expected salary

Location

Galway

Job date

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 22:46:59 GMT

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