QA & Compliance Coordinator - Travel to Afterschool Centres

Kids Inc; Palmerstown; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

23 days annual leave

Paid training and development

Career progression opportunities

Education Assistance Programme

Employee Wellbeing Programme

Employee childcare discount

Bike to Work Scheme

TaxSaver Travel Scheme

Employee referral programme

Job summary

Kids Inc is seeking a Quality Assurance & Compliance Coordinator to audit and improve childcare services across our Afterschool centres. The role combines quality assurance, compliance, auditing and operational support with regular travel to centres nationwide.

You will work with the Head Office and Operations teams to ensure services meet Tusla, EHO, Health & Safety and Pobal requirements, maintaining high standards of quality and safety across Ireland.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Tusla regulations and the National Regulatory Framework, particularly within School Age Childcare and/or Early Years settings.
• Familiarity with Tusla and EHO inspections and regulatory requirements.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, Health & Safety and risk assessment within childcare.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to providing high-quality services.
• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear reports and recommendations.
• A supportive and confident approach when guiding Centre Managers and teams through required improvements.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A proactive approach to identifying and preventing compliance issues.
• A full driving licence and access to a car, as regular travel to Kids Inc. centres will be required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out regular internal Tusla, EHO, Health & Safety and Pobal audits across our Afterschool centres.
• Monitor compliance across areas including staff documentation, training, hygiene, infection control, fire safety, risk assessments and accident reporting.
• Prepare clear audit reports, identify areas for improvement and follow up on required actions.
• Support Centre Managers in implementing improvements and maintaining high standards across their services.
• Review key centre documentation, including fire drills, first aid checks, HACCP records and accident and incident reports.
• Support centres with medication procedures, emergency medication and relevant documentation.
• Review and update policies, procedures, Child Safeguarding Statements and other compliance documentation.
• Liaise with Tusla and other relevant bodies where required.
• Work closely with Operations, HR, Inclusion and other Head Office teams to resolve quality and compliance matters.
• Support wider Afterschool operations where required.

Skills

Tusla regulations

EHO inspections

Safeguarding

Health & Safety

Report writing

Stakeholder liaison

Organisation

Driving licence

Job description

Kids Inc is seeking a Quality Assurance & Compliance Coordinator to audit and improve childcare services across our Afterschool centres. The role combines quality assurance, compliance, auditing and operational support with regular travel to centres nationwide.

You will work with the Head Office and Operations teams to ensure services meet Tusla, EHO, Health & Safety and Pobal requirements, maintaining high standards of quality and safety across Ireland.