Orchard Care Group is seeking an experienced and passionate Social Care Team Leader to join its Residential Care division in County Leitrim. This full-time leadership opportunity is ideal for social care professionals who are committed to supporting children and young people who have experienced trauma and require specialist residential care services.
Working within a supportive multidisciplinary environment, the successful candidate will play a key role in guiding residential care teams, ensuring high-quality care delivery, and supporting positive outcomes for young people referred through Tusla services. This Social Care Team Leader job in Leitrim offers excellent career progression, comprehensive training, and a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
Job Overview
The Social Care Team Leader will work directly with the Centre Management Team to support the day-to-day operation of the residential centre. The role combines leadership responsibilities with hands-on care practice, ensuring young people receive high-quality, person-centred support in a safe and nurturing environment.
The successful candidate will promote a positive and inclusive culture while supporting staff development, implementing placement plans, and ensuring compliance with care standards and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the day-to-day management of the residential care centre
- Provide leadership and guidance to residential care staff teams
- Ensure high-quality care and positive outcomes for children and young people
- Promote a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory care environment
- Support the implementation of individual placement plans and care objectives
- Maintain accurate documentation and care records
- Assist with staff supervision, mentoring, and development
- Act as the accountable lead in the absence of the Person in Charge or Deputy Manager
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and external agencies
- Participate in shift work including nights, weekends, and extended shifts where required
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years’ full-time relevant experience in social care with children or young people
- Full manual driving licence with eligibility to drive in Ireland
- Eligibility to work in Ireland without restriction
- Strong understanding of residential care practices and regulatory standards
- Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to prioritise workload and work effectively under pressure
- Experience supervising or supporting staff teams is highly desirable
- Compassionate and person-centred approach to care
- Flexibility to work 12-hour and 24-hour shifts including nights and weekends
- QQI Level 7 or Level 8 qualification in Social Care or a related discipline
- CORU registration accepted in place of qualification requirements for Social Care Workers
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
Salary for this Social Care Team Leader position ranges from €44,293 to €45,219 per year, with annual salary increments available.
- Full-time permanent position
- 12-hour and 24-hour shift patterns
- Premium rates for Sundays and Bank Holidays
- Four working weeks annual leave
- Comprehensive paid induction programme
- Extensive training and professional development support
- Career progression opportunities within Orchard Care Group
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Income Protection Scheme
- Refer a Friend initiative
- Ongoing mentoring and multidisciplinary support
Location & Employer Information
This Social Care Team Leader role is based in County Leitrim and offers the opportunity to work within a well-resourced residential care environment dedicated to improving outcomes for children and young people across Ireland.
Orchard Care Group is a wholly Irish-owned organisation delivering residential, fostering, disability, and community care services nationwide through Orchard Residential, Orchard Community Care, and Orchard Fostering.
Application Details
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