Team Lead Kildare

Team Lead

Location: Carlow
Reporting to: Service Manager / Person in Charge (PIC)
Salary: €39,656.80 to 43,831.20
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Job Purpose

The Team Leader will be responsible for leading a dedicated team in delivering quality standards of care and support to children with intellectual disabilities and challenging behaviours.

The successful candidate will report to the Service Manager and will play a key role in ensuring the provision of high quality, responsive and sustainable services in accordance with HIQA standards and relevant legislation.

Our aim is to ensure that each person we support achieves their optimum potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership and supervision to Social Care Workers and support staff.
• Support staff through mentoring, coaching, and performance feedback.
• Assist with staff rosters, shift allocation, and ensuring adequate staffing levels.
• Promote a positive team culture and high standards of professional practice.

• Ensure the delivery of person-centred care that promotes independence, dignity, and wellbeing.
• Support the development, implementation, and review of individual care plans.
• Ensure service users are supported to participate in community activities and meaningful engagement.
• Maintain a safe and supportive environment for all service users.

• Ensure the service operates in line with HIQA standards and relevant legislation.
• Support audits, inspections, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure staff adhere to reporting requirements.
• Ensure policies and procedures are implemented consistently.
• Promote safeguarding practices and ensure all staff follow safeguarding procedures.

• Respond to incidents and support investigation and reporting processes.
• Identify and manage risks to ensure the safety and wellbeing of service users.

Essential Requirements

• Relevant Qualification (QQI Level 5 or higher) in Social Care, Nursing, Social Work or other relevant discipline (Level 7 desirable)
• Eligible for registration with CORU.

• Minimum 3 years' experience in social care or a related field.
• Experience supporting vulnerable individuals (e.g., disability, mental health, or youth services).
• Previous experience in a supervisory or leadership role is desirable.

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent IT, administration, report writing and organisational skills.
• Knowledge of HIQA standards and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to manage challenging situations calmly and professionally.

• Have an understanding of and commitment to Person Cnetre Planning
• Full clean driving licence.

• Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and sleepovers if required.
• Be prepared to be on call as required
• Garda Vetting required.

Benefits

• 21 days annual leave
• Additional pay for premium, bank holiday and night duties
• Develop and progress your career through fully funded additional training and development.
• Mileage and expenses provided.
• Discounted health insurance with our healthcare provider.
• Earn from our paid Refer-a-Friend scheme
• Fuel discount scheme