Community Team Leader in Gort
- Salary
- Not stated
- Contract
- Other
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 26 Oct 2026
About the Role
The role of the Community Team Leader is crucial in managing the day-to-day operations of an integrated service providing day service support. The successful candidate will lead the development of the service in line with Personal Outcomes Measures, HIQA standards, and future service requirements. The role involves supporting individuals' development in areas such as dignity, respect, independence, friendships, choices, and community networking, while ensuring their physical, medical, social, and emotional well-being.
The Community Team Leader will work as a frontline member of the team with protected time to carry out specific team leader duties. The role may also include night duty and on-call commitments, with a flexible working hours model based on Personal Outcome Measures.
Requirements
Candidates must have a relevant 3rd level qualification in the Social Care or Health Sector, such as a Nursing qualification and current Live Register Certificate from NMBI, or a Social Care qualification and registration in the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board - CORU. An appropriate Health Management qualification is desirable, and candidates must have a minimum of three years' post-qualification experience working with people with an Intellectual Disability.
Essential skills include leadership, communication, teamwork, and the ability to manage people's well-being using an evidence-based approach to person-centered planning. Candidates must also have a full clean manual driving license and be fluent in verbal and written English.
Details
The position is based in Gort, County Galway, and is a permanent, full-time role. The closing date for applications is 26 October 2026 at 5:00 PM. Informal enquiries can be made to Margaret Kearney, Area Manager, or Michelle Martyn, Service Coordinator, on 091 631530. The interview date is to be confirmed.
How to Apply
To apply, submit completed Application Forms & CVs online by the closing date.
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Frequently asked
- What qualifications are required for the Community Team Leader role?
- A relevant 3rd level qualification in the Social Care or Health Sector, such as a Nursing qualification and current Live Register Certificate from NMBI, or a Social Care qualification and registration in the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board - CORU. An appropriate Health Management qualification is desirable, and candidates must have a minimum of three years' post-qualification experience working with people with an Intellectual Disability.
- What are the key responsibilities of the Community Team Leader?
- The Community Team Leader will manage the day-to-day operations of an integrated service providing day service support, lead the development of the service, and support individuals' development in areas such as dignity, respect, independence, friendships, choices, and community networking. The role also involves ensuring the physical, medical, social, and emotional well-being of the individuals supported.
- What is the location of the Community Team Leader role?
- The role is based in Gort, County Galway.
- What is the closing date for applications?
- The closing date for applications is 26 October 2026 at 5:00 PM.
- Who can I contact for more information about the role?
- Informal enquiries can be made to Margaret Kearney, Area Manager, or Michelle Martyn, Service Coordinator, on 091 631530.