Quality Assurance & Compliance Coordinator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid working model

23 days annual leave

Public holidays

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 Head Office is seeking a Quality Assurance & Compliance Coordinator to oversee audits and compliance across our Afterschool centres, with regular travel to sites nationwide.

You will work with the Operations and HR teams to meet Tusla, EHO, Health & Safety and Pobal standards while supporting centre managers in implementing improvements and maintaining high quality care.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Tusla regulations and National Regulatory Framework for School Age Childcare/Early Years.
• Familiarity with Tusla and EHO inspections and regulatory requirements.
• Strong safeguarding, Health & Safety and risk assessment knowledge in childcare.
• Attention to detail with ability to prepare clear reports and recommendations.
• Proactive in guiding Centres through required improvements.

Responsibilities

• Carry out regular internal Tusla, EHO, Health & Safety and Pobal audits across Afterschool centres.
• Monitor compliance with staff documentation, training, hygiene, infection control, fire safety and risk assessments.
• Prepare audit reports, identify improvements and follow up actions.
• Support Centre Managers in implementing improvements and maintaining high standards.
• Review key centre documentation: fire drills, first aid, HACCP records, incidents.
• Support centres with medication procedures and related documentation.
• Review and update policies, safeguarding statements and other compliance docs.
• Liaise with Tusla and other relevant bodies as required.
• Collaborate with Operations, HR, Inclusion to resolve quality and compliance matters.
• Support wider Afterschool operations when needed.

Skills

Tusla regulations

EHO inspections

Safeguarding

Quality assurance

Reporting

Organisational skills

Driving licence

Job description

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

Join Kids Inc.

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).