Assistant Director of Quality & Governance

The Vacancy

Assistant Director of Quality & Governance

Lead quality, compliance and continuous improvement across Inspire Wellbeing.

At Inspire Wellbeing, we are committed to delivering safe, effective and person-centred services that achieve the best possible outcomes for the people we support. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Assistant Director of Quality & Governance to join our senior leadership team and play a key role in driving excellence across quality, safeguarding, governance and compliance.

Working closely with the Director of Quality & Governance, you will help shape and maintain the frameworks, systems and culture that support high-quality services throughout the organisation. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic leader who is passionate about continuous improvement, organisational learning and making a meaningful difference.

About the Role

As Assistant Director of Quality & Governance, you will provide leadership and expert guidance across quality assurance, safeguarding, information governance, risk management and regulatory compliance. You will work collaboratively with colleagues across Inspire to promote best practice, support service improvement and ensure compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support quality assurance, governance and continuous improvement activities across Inspire.
• Provide leadership on safeguarding, risk management and information governance.
• Oversee internal audits, compliance programmes and quality improvement plans.
• Monitor and analyse quality and compliance information to identify trends, learning and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and maintain policies, procedures and governance frameworks in line with regulatory requirements.
• Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders and provide expert advice and guidance.
• Support, coach and develop colleagues within the Quality & Governance team.

Essential Criteria

Qualifications

Professionally qualified in a Health & Social Care-related discipline or QCF Level 5 in Health and Social Care And 5 years’ Quality or Compliance experience three of which must be working at a Manager level or above.

Or

A third level qualification (or equivalent) and 5 years’ Quality or Compliance experience three of which must be working at a Manager level or above.

Experience

1. Demonstrable experience of the management and influential leadership of Quality processes across at least four of the following areas:
   • Quality Management Systems
   • Internal Audit
   • Customer Complaints
   • Risk management
   • Business continuity planning
   • Information governance
   • Safeguarding
2. Demonstrable experience in leading quality improvement initiatives.
3. Demonstratable experience in managing large volumes of information ensuring it’s appropriate, collection, retention and disposal.
4. Demonstratable experience in the reporting of actionable information resulting from analysis of large volumes of information to meet the needs of a range of internal stakeholders.
5. Experience of negotiating with statutory bodies.
6. Experience of direct line management with well-developed leadership skills.

Circumstances

• A full current driving licence and access to a car. Business insurance will be a requirement for this post. Consideration will be given to alternative travelling proposals in respect of applicants with a disability who cannot hold a licence.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable as the role will involve working at various locations throughout Ireland.

Why Join Inspire?

At Inspire, our values guide everything we do. We are Inclusive, Passionate, Determined, Kind, Honest and Innovative in our approach to supporting people and communities.

In return, we offer the opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking organisation that values collaboration, continuous learning and professional development, while making a real difference to the lives of the people we support.

If you are an experienced quality and governance leader looking for an opportunity to influence positive change across a large and diverse organisation, we would love to hear from you.

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re ready to support people to live full, connected lives, in a place where you’re trusted and valued , apply today. If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to and one of our dedicated recruitment team will get in touch with you to answer any questions you have.

Please note if successful at interview, the applicant will have to complete an enhanced disclosure check.

Following the interviews a waiting list will be created for similar posts for a nine month period.

Inspire is committed to equality of opportunity and to selection based on merit.

Our Organisation

Inspire is an all-island charity and social enterprise and our aim is wellbeing for all. We work together with people living with mental ill health, intellectual disability, autism and addictions to ensure they live with dignity and realise their full potential.

We campaign to create a society free from stigma and discrimination with a culture of compassion that focuses on people and their abilities.

Our Benefits

Enhanced Annual LeaveCycle to Work SchemeShopping DiscountsEmployee Wellbeing InitiativesDeath in Service BenefitOccupational Sick Pay

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