"Enabling people with an intellectual disability to have full and meaningful lives through quality person-centred services in partnership with families"
Cheeverstown is a voluntary organisation, regulated by the Health Information & Quality Authority (HIQA).
We provide a wide range of person-centred services, including residential, respite, and day services to almost 400 adults with an intellectual disability in the South Dublin and Kildare area.
Location: South Dublin.
About the Role:
The Quality & Risk Administrator - Grade IV will provide comprehensive administrative support to the Quality, Safety & Risk Team and assist in maintaining effective systems for quality, risk, compliance and governance across the organisation. The role requires a high level of accuracy, attention to detail, confidentiality and organisation. The post holder will work closely with members of the Quality, Safety and Risk team, managers and services to ensure documentation and information is complete, up to date, appropriately filed and available when required. The Grade IV Administrator will provide administrative and systems support.
Essential Criteria:
Candidates must meet the eligibility requirements applicable to appointment at Clerical Officer Grade IV within a Section 38/HSE-funded organisation.
The successful candidate should demonstrate:
Administrative Skills
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Strong administrative and clerical skills.
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Experience of accurate data entry and record keeping.
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Experience maintaining electronic and/or paper filing systems.
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Ability to prepare reports, correspondence, meeting documentation and minutes.
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Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook.
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Ability to use shared databases and electronic record systems.
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Good organisational and time-management skills.
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Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
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High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
Communication & Professional Skills
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Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.
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Ability to communicate professionally with managers, colleagues and other stakeholders.
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Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary and administrative team.
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Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
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Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times.
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Professional, respectful and ethical approach to work.
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Ability to use discretion and judgement and escalate queries appropriately.
Desirable Criteria :
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Previous administrative experience within healthcare, disability, social care or another regulated environment.
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Previous experience within a Quality, Safety and Risk, Governance or Compliance function.
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Experience using NIMS or another incident management system.
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Experience supporting HIQA inspections, regulatory submissions or audits.
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Experience maintaining compliance trackers, action plans or risk registers.
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Experience preparing meeting minutes and monitoring actions.
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Knowledge of disability services and person-centred practice.
Informal inquiries to Fiona - Email: [email protected]
Induction week is provisionally scheduled to commence on 12th October 2026.
Please note: All job offers are subject to two successful references, ongoing Garda Vetting, completion of mandatory training (online & onsite) and a satisfactory pre-employment medical.
Salary will be paid at the Clerical Officer Grade IV on the HSE Consolidated Salary Scales, depending on qualifications and experience.
A copy of the full job description is available by email at [email protected] .
Cheeverstown is an equal opportunity employer.
