Quality Assurance & Compliance Coordinator

Kids Inc; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

23 days annual leave

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 join our Head Office team in Ireland. The role involves regular audits across Afterschool centres, ensuring compliance with Tusla, EHO, Health & Safety and Pobal requirements, and supporting centre managers to maintain high standards.

You will travel regularly to centres, review staff documentation, training, HACCP records, fire safety and incident reports, and work with Operations and HR to resolve issues.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Tusla regulations and the National Regulatory Framework.
• Experience with Tusla/EHO inspections and regulatory requirements.
• Understanding of safeguarding, Health & Safety and risk assessment in childcare.
• Ability to prepare clear audit reports and actionable recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Carry out regular internal audits across Afterschool centres (Tusla, EHO, Health & Safety, Pobal).
• Monitor compliance: staff documentation, training, hygiene, fire safety, risk assessments, incident reporting.
• Prepare audit reports, identify improvements and follow up on actions.
• Support Centre Managers in implementing improvements and maintaining high standards.
• Review policies, safeguarding statements and other compliance documentation.
• Liaise with Tusla and other bodies as required.
• Collaborate with Operations, HR and other Head Office teams to resolve issues.

Skills

Tusla regulations

National Regulatory Framework

Safeguarding

Health & Safety

Risk assessment

Auditing & reporting

Documentation review

Staff training oversight

Interdepartmental collaboration

Driving licence

Job description

Full-Time | Kids Inc Head Office | Regular Travel to Afterschool Centres

Join Kids Inc. and play a key role in ensuring we continue to provide safe, high-quality and compliant childcare services across our Afterschool centres.

With over 25 years of experience in childcare, Kids Inc is one of Ireland's leading providers of Early Years and Afterschool Care. We operate over 70 onsite Breakfast and Afterschool programmes nationwide, alongside our Creche and Preschool services.

We are currently recruiting a Quality Assurance & Compliance Coordinator to join our Head Office team. This is a varied role combining quality assurance, compliance, auditing and operational support, with regular visits to our Afterschool centres.

The Role

As Quality Assurance & Compliance Coordinator, you will carry out regular audits and inspections across our Afterschool services, identify areas for improvement and support our Centre Managers and teams in maintaining the highest standards of quality and compliance.

You will work closely with our Operations team and other Head Office departments to ensure our services meet all relevant Tusla, EHO, Health & Safety and Pobal requirements.

What You’ll Be Doing

• 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.

What We’re Looking For

• 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.

What’s In It For You?

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working model following successful completion of probation
• 23 days annual leave, plus 10 public holidays
• Paid training and ongoing professional development
• Career progression opportunities within a growing nationwide organisation
• Education Assistance Programme
• Employee Wellbeing Programme, including mental health and financial wellbeing support
• Employee childcare discount
• Bike to Work Scheme
• TaxSaver Travel Scheme
• Employee referral programme
• The opportunity to play a key role in maintaining and continuously improving the quality of services provided to children and families across Ireland

All successful candidates will be required to complete Garda Vetting and provide a valid Police Clearance Certificate where applicable (for anyone who has lived outside Ireland for more than six months since the age of 18).