Inspector Children's Services

About the role

The Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) is seeking an Inspector for Children's Services, with posts in Cork, Dublin, and Galway. HIQA monitors and inspects health and social care services in Ireland, and inspectors play a central part in checking that children's services are safe, well run, and focused on the children who use them. A typical day may involve visiting services, meeting staff and children, reviewing records, observing practice, and writing clear, evidence-based inspection reports. The inspector will work as part of a team, follow established inspection standards, and help services understand what needs to improve. Contract details are set out in the competition booklet for this campaign. Applicants should read the full vacancy information through the official publicjobs listing and apply through the official route before the closing date of 9 November 2026 at 5 p.m.

Responsibilities

- Inspect children's services in Cork, Dublin, and Galway - Visit services, observe practice, and meet staff and children - Review records and gather evidence against inspection standards - Write clear, evidence-based inspection reports - Work as part of an inspection team - Support services to understand required improvements

Requirements

Applicants should read the full vacancy information and competition booklet through the official publicjobs listing and confirm they meet the campaign's stated requirements before applying. The role calls for sound judgement, clear written and verbal communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work sensitively and professionally with children, families, and service staff.

Skills