Risk & Compliance Manager
Location: Ardee, Co Louth.
Sector: Disability Services (HIQA Regulated)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Reporting to: Director of Operations.
About Us:
MyLife by Estrela Hall is a leading provider of community based residential and respite services for adults with intellectual, physical, and sensory disabilities in the Northeast region. We are currently expanding our services throughout the region and now is a great time to join our first class team.
MyLife currently has an exciting opportunity for a new full-time Risk & Compliance Manager based in Ardee, Co. Louth. This is an excellent opportunity to join our family owned and run organisation at an exciting phase of growth.
Role Purpose
The Risk & Compliance Manager will lead the My Life risk management, regulatory compliance and quality assurance programmes across all designated centres. The role ensures that services operate in full compliance with relevant legislation and regulatory standards of the Health Information and Quality Authority and promote a culture of continuous quality improvement and safeguarding for people supported.
Key Responsibilities:
Regulatory Compliance
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Ensure organisational compliance with the Health Act 2007 and HIQA regulations governing designated centres for people with disabilities.
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Monitor adherence to the National Standards for Residential Services for Children and Adults with Disabilities.
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Prepare services for HIQA inspections, audits, and regulatory reporting.
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Maintain compliance registers, policies, and procedures aligned with legal and regulatory requirements.
Risk Management
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Develop and maintain the organisation's risk management framework and risk registers.
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Lead incident review processes, safeguarding investigations, and root cause analysis.
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Support managers in identifying, assessing, and mitigating operational risks.
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Ensure effective systems for incident reporting, escalation, and follow-up.
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Develop reporting for Senior Management and the Board of Directors on the risk profile of the organisation.
Quality & Governance
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Maintain the continued appropriateness of MyLife's audit methodology
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Lead internal audits of designated centres and services.
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Analyse audit findings and implement corrective action plans.
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Monitor quality indicators and compliance performance across services.
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Support continuous improvement initiatives and service development.
Safeguarding & Service Quality
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Promote safeguarding practices and ensure protection of vulnerable adults.
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Provide guidance to management teams on safeguarding concerns and regulatory requirements.
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Ensure services operate in line with person-centred care principles.
Leadership & Support
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Work collaboratively with Persons in Charge (PICs) and senior management teams.
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Deliver training and guidance on compliance, governance, and risk management.
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Support organisational policy development and quality improvement strategies.
Qualifications and Experience:
Essential
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Degree Level 7 or above in Business Governance, Risk or other relevant discipline
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Minimum 5 years' experience in a compliance, quality, governance or risk role.
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Strong knowledge of Risk Management and governance principles and standards
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Experience conducting audits and managing quality systems.
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Experience leading regulatory or external inspections
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Full Drivers Licence
Desirable
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Postgraduate qualification in Quality Management, Risk Management, or Healthcare Governance.
Key Competencies
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Ability to work independently
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Knowledge of disability sector legislation and HIQA regulatory frameworks is an advantage.
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Analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage complex risk issues.
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Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
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Ability to influence culture and drive continuous quality improvement.
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Strong report writing, audit, and governance experience.
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Audit and governance expertise
Benefits (Typical)
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Competitive salary depending on experience
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Company Pension
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Continuous professional development
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their CV and Cover Letter to [email protected]
For a confidential discussion and more information on the role, please contact Patricia McHugh 041 685 3953
