About Us
Stewarts Care is a long-established voluntary organisation, funded by the HSE under Section 38. We support people with intellectual disabilities through residential care, day services, independent living, job advocacy, and vocational training.
Purpose of the Post
Reporting to the Director of Quality, Risk and Compliance, the Quality Manager (Grade VII) on a Permanent Contract will, on a permanent contract, play a central role in leading and enhancing Stewarts Care’s quality and compliance systems across all service areas.
The successful applicant will manage the team of Quality Officers and ensure a proactive approach to regulatory compliance, continuous improvement, and person-centred service delivery. The Quality Manager will act as a key link between frontline services, senior management, and external regulatory bodies, ensuring that Stewarts Care not only meets but exceeds the standards set by HIQA, CARF, and the HSE.
Experience and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in social care, Nursing, or a relevant equivalent qualification.
- Minimum 8 years’ experience in disability, social care, or healthcare services, including at least 3 years in a quality, governance, or management role.
- In-depth knowledge of the Health Act 2007–2013, HIQA Standards, New Directions, and regulatory frameworks governing disability services in Ireland.
- Proven experience managing and developing staff, including performance management, mentoring, and professional supervision.
- Strong project management capability with evidence of delivering outcomes across competing priorities.
- Ability to produce high-quality reports for senior governance forums and influence effectively across multi-disciplinary teams.
- Full clean driving licence and access to own transport (travel between Stewarts Care sites required).
Benefits and Perks
- Family & Lifestyle: 35-hour work week, flexible working arrangements, free onsite parking, enhanced parental leave benefits, Cycle to Work scheme.
- Financial & Employee Benefits: Public sector pay & pension, sick pay scheme, VHI group insurance scheme, Hospital Saturday Fund, Health Services Credit Union.
- Career Growth & Development: Education and CPD support, opportunities for development and progression.
- Health & Wellbeing: Free online GP, Employee Assistance Programme, discounted onsite leisure centre (gym and pool), subsidised onsite canteen.
- Note: Certain benefits are available following successful completion of the probation period.
Salary: In line with the Department of Health consolidated pay scales, the Grade VII salary is €60,013–€78,015 per annum (including LSI).
Reference: SC25-821
Stewarts Care is an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity and inclusion.
Applicants who require assistance or reasonable accommodations at any stage of the application or interview process may contact recruitment@stewartscare.ie in confidence.
For more details please see the job description in the Additional Information section below.
