RehabCare is Ireland’s leading provider of health and social care services, supporting people with disabilities to live independent and fulfilling lives. We are seeking a dedicated Team Leader for our Children’s Respite Service in Sligo Town to deliver exceptional person-centered care to children with intellectual disabilities, autism, physical disabilities and complex health needs.
About the Role
Join our specialist children’s respite team as Team Leader, supporting the Respite Services Manager in delivering quality, person-centered care services. This permanent 30-hour position involves managing day-to-day operations of our HIQA-registered children’s respite service, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while maintaining the highest quality of care for children and families in Sligo.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage daily delivery of person-centered respite services for children with intellectual disabilities, autism, and complex health needs
- Lead and supervise multidisciplinary care teams across day, evening, and sleep-in shifts
- Develop, implement and review individualized support and care plans in collaboration with families and healthcare professionals
- Ensure full compliance with HIQA regulations and RehabCare standards within the children’s respite service
- Coordinate staff rotas, training programs, supervision and communication across various shift patterns
- Maintain exceptional health, safety and hygiene standards in line with regulatory requirements
- Document service delivery information and complete required reporting for HIQA compliance
Required Qualifications
Essential Requirements
- NFQ Level 7 qualification in Health and Social Care or equivalent
- Minimum 2 years experience in disability services, preferably children’s respite care
- Proven experience in care plan facilitation, implementation and review
- Team management and supervision experience in healthcare/social care settings
- Experience working within HIQA registered services and regulatory compliance
- Full, clean driving license and flexibility for travel to training programs
Preferred Qualifications
- Specialized training in autism spectrum disorders or intellectual disability support
- Experience with complex health needs management in pediatric populations
- Leadership qualification or management development training
- Knowledge of person-centered planning methodologies
What We Offer
- Competitive salary €44,397 – €48,887 (pro rata) based on experience and qualifications
- Comprehensive company pension scheme and income protection
- 27 days annual leave plus paid maternity/paternity/adoption leave
- Educational support including study leave and financial assistance for professional development
- Health and wellbeing programs including Digital Doctor access
- Employee benefits including bike to work scheme, tax saver travel, and discount programs
- Long service rewards and employee assistance program (EAP)
- Supportive work environment with opportunities for career advancement in specialized disability services
Ready to Apply?
Join our mission to provide exceptional respite care services that empower children with disabilities and support their families. We welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and abilities, and provide reasonable accommodations throughout our recruitment process.
Application Deadline: September 18, 2025
