Safeguarding, Risk and Compliance Manager

Camphill Communities of Ireland (CCoI) are recruiting for:Safeguarding, Risk and Compliance ManagerAn exciting opportunity has arisen within CCoI for a Safeguarding, Risk and Compliance Manager. Joining a well-established Executive Management Team they will ensure optimum quality is provided and will play a strategic role in the overall vision and direction for CCoI, underpinned by the ethos and core values of our service. The post holder will be responsible for the strategic management of projects on behalf of CCoI, as assigned by the Senior Management Team.  CCoI is a Day and Residential service provider for people with disabilities for over 50 years. CCoI provides a safe and comfortable living environment in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. We are committed to providing quality person centered opportunities for people of various abilities. This is a position with an emphasis on governance and delivery of a safe person focused services, relationship building, strategic implementation and leadership.The Safeguarding, Risk and Compliance Manager will oversee the Quality management systems in Camphill Communities of Ireland (CCoI) and lead the compliance function in line with regulatory requirements, legislation, and internal quality improvement initiatives. Working closely with the Senior Management and Operational Management Staff Teams, the Safeguarding, Risk and Compliance Manager will provide key support to CCoI’s operational activities. 1        Duties & ResponsibilitiesThe principal duties and responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:Safeguarding·      Lead, manage and review organisation wide processes for auditing, safeguarding, HIQA compliance, quality improvement and risk management.·      To act as a support function to the organisation in ensuring all Community Members with Support Needs are safeguarded and protected from all forms of abuse and will support all Communities with all matters relating to Safeguarding.·      Monitoring of safeguarding referral trends and outcomes across CCoI. Collation of same in quarterly and annual reports.·      Support administrative and professional staff in their liaison and collaborative relationships with the Safeguarding, internal and external stakeholders: including Designated Officers in line with CCoI Safeguarding Policy including key multi-disciplinary HSE staff.   Risk·      Coordinate and provide advice on the review of critical and adverse accidents, incidents, safeguarding and/or Root Cause Analysis and monitor progress on the implementation of recommendations arising from such reviews.Provide clear leadership and direction on the implementation of CCoI’s accountability and governance structure for quality, risk and safety.Monitor key performance indicators for risk management, in order to measure the effectiveness of the risk management system and assure the quality, accountability and proper management of the system.Compliance/Auditing·      Lead and be responsible for the development and implementation of CCoI’s Quality Management Framework (including policies and procedures), having regard to the legislative and regulatory frameworks for service provision·     Develop an annual plan for audits in liaison with the Senior Management team and senior operations managers, in line with National Standards & Strategies.·      Carrying out audits and inspections, setting and reviewing action plans for improvement, evaluating the efficiency of controls.·      Provide on-going monitoring and co-ordinate action plans to address areas of non-compliance in partnership with key personnel.·      Utilise data from self -assessments against HIQA Standards and recommendations from HIQA inspections.·      Provide strategic and operational leadership and direction on all aspects of quality, risk and safety for staff and management teams within CCoI in the provision of safe, effective, efficient and quality assured services.·      Raise all concerns or serious non –compliance and risk issues to the Senior Management team.·      Collaborate and coordinate with other support functions in the development, implementation and reporting on compliance issues as indicated.  General·     Provide leadership and ongoing support in the role to employees (where applicable).·      Co-ordinate the work of the quality and compliance team, providing them with support and supervision to carry out their roles and responsibilities. ·      Lead, participate in and support quality improvement initiatives including committees, working groups, and deliver training as required.·      Maintain relevant electronic filing systems; ensuring accurate data is recorded.·     Develop collaborative working in the area of quality, risk and safety with all stakeholders of CCoI.·      Drive the culture of safety, service excellence & quality improvement in CCoI whereby it becomes a conscious priority for all staff.       Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience Essential: Hold a minimum of a Level 7 Degree on the QQI Framework - BA in Social Care Studies, Social Care Work, Health, ID Nursing or equivalent relevant qualification in a relevant professional discipline. Candidates with a post graduate qualification in Quality Management will be viewed with a distinct advantage.3 – 5 years proven experience in a compliance management roleComprehensive experience of Risk Management & Health and Safety in a social care settingDemonstrative experience in auditing using quality systemsSignificant relevant experience in the area of quality and safety & service development in a social care settingRobust knowledge of HIQA regulations and all legislative compliance requirementsDetailed understanding of current policy and developments at national and sectoral level in relation to Social Care within disability services.Experience in management of regulated residential services for people with disabilities and ability to apply knowledge of best practiceExperience and ability to use and analyse data in to support of effective decision making and monitoring of progress against service delivery targets.Proficient IT skills relevant to the role, to include Microsoft Office Excel, Word, SharePoint, OneDrive & Teams. Knowledge of specialist quality systemsMust have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability, professional and managerial ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the post.A full driver’s licence and availability of own car is an essential requirement   What we offer:·      Competitive salary·      Pay scales·      Career progression opportunities·      Work/life balance·      Paid annual leave·      Refer a friend scheme·      Employee Assist Programme offering advice and counselling·      Death in Service Benefit·      Paid mandatory training·      Paid travel expenses  Details of the Role: Salary Scale:   Grade VII €55,558 - €72,223 (salary will commensurate with qualifications and experience)Location:          National Office, Dunshane Community, Brannockstown, Naas, Co Kildare W91 XV5T attendance at other locations as appropriate.Duration:          Fulltime 40 hours - PermanentClosing date:   Friday 6th December 2024   Candidates shortlisted will be contacted for immediate interviews.Please note all posts are subject to Garda Vetting relevant Police check for any country of residence of over 6 months from age of 18 and reference checking.Camphill is an equal opportunities employer.