Compliance & Audit Officers - Fixed Term

Compliance and Audit Officer 2 - Fixed Term Positions Horizons is looking to a recruit 2 enthusiastic and motivated Compliance and Audit Officers on a fixed term basis for a period of 2 years. The successful candidates will have responsibility for leading out on Horizons' internal HIQA Regulation 23 audit processes which will assist in ensuring the quality and safety of services for the people we support, and staff, and to continuously improve the quality of care we deliver. Position: Compliance and Audit Officer Grade: Social Care Leader Location: The Atrium, Blackpool Retail Park and various Horizon locations Employment type and Hours: Full Time, 39 hours per week Salary: Social Care Leader 7-point scale: €56,351, €57,569, €58,786, €62,032, €63,291, €64,540, €65,807 OR Grade: Clinical Nurse Manager 2 (CNM2) Location: The Atrium, Blackpool Retail Park and various Horizon locations Employment type and Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week Salary: Clinical Nurse Manager 2, 11-point scale €61,463, €62,481, €63,342, €64,747, €66,300, €67,826, €69,351 €71,068, €72,662, €75,405 €77,666 LSI New appointees to any grade start at the minimum point of the scale. Incremental credit will be applied for recognised relevant service in Ireland (Department of Health Circular 2/2011). Incremental credit is normally granted on appointment, in respect of previous experience in the Civil Service, Local Authorities, Health Service and other Public Service Bodies and Statutory Agencies. * Requirements for all applicants: Not less than five years post registration experience to include a minimum of three years' experience in a management or supervisory role in the area of health or social care An academic award in Quality, Safety, Risk Management or Clinical Governance in Social and Healthcare at level 8 (or higher) on the Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) framework or equivalent or an academic award at a level 8 or higher and a willingness to undertake further relevant education and training Have experience of auditing against regulations and standards Have an in-depth understanding of HIQA National Standards for Residential Services for Children and Adults with Disabilities Have a good understanding of Horizons Policies, Procedures, Protocols and Guidelines (PPPGs) Possess proficient IT Skills including Microsoft Office The ability to analyse and interrogate data to present to Management and other relevant stakeholders Have an ability to work independently and work effectively as part of a team; contributing and supporting colleagues to achieve team goals Possess good communication skills with an ability to engage in a supportive and learning manner with Persons in Charge and Managers Hold a clean Full Drivers Licence and use of vehicle for work is essential Applicants must have the right to work in Ireland and hold up to date, valid employment permissions Please see attached Job Specification for further details. Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications required: Be on the live register of the NMBI (Nursing applicants) OR For Social Care Applicants: a) Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition: Hold professional registration, or be eligible for registration, on the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU. See list of recognised Social Care qualifications at: (see note 2 below*) OR Have a schedule 3 qualification See list of recognised Schedule 3 qualifications at: (see note 1 & 2 below*) OR Have a comparable qualification recognised by Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU. OR Applicants who satisfy the conditions set out in Section 91 of the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 (see note 3 below*) must submit proof of application for registration with the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU. The acceptable proof is correspondence from the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU confirming their application for registration as a Section 91 applicant was received by 30th November 2025. OR Provide Proof of Statutory Registration on the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU before a contract of employment can be issued. Informal enquiries may be made to Debbie O Donovan on . Applicants may be short listed on the basis of their application. Completed application forms must be completed no later than Friday 21st of Noveber 2025. A panel may be formed for a 12-month period to fill future temporary Compliance and Audit Officer positions that may arise across all areas managed by Horizons. The Department of Health & Children Consolidated Scales apply. Visit our website: Home - Horizons To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.