Community Team Leader in Gort
- Salary
- Not stated
- Contract
- Other
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 18 Nov 2026
About the Role
The Community Team Leader will provide leadership in the development of an integrated day service supporting adults with intellectual disabilities and autism. The role involves managing day-to-day service organisation, ensuring adherence to Personal Outcome Measures, HIQA standards, and New Directions for Day Services. Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting individuals to achieve dignity, respect, independence, and community integration
- Promoting personal development, education, employment, life skills, and choice-making
- Developing friendships, relationships, and community networking opportunities
- Ensuring the physical, medical, social, and emotional wellbeing of service users
- Managing a staff team and delivering results through leadership, motivation, and empowerment
The Team Leader will work as a frontline member of the team with protected time for specific leadership duties, including a potential night duty and on-call commitment.
Requirements
Candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Relevant third-level qualification in Social Care or Health Sector (e.g., Nursing qualification with NMBI registration or Social Care qualification with CORU registration)
- Minimum of three years’ post-qualification experience working with people with intellectual disabilities
- Demonstrated commitment to community integration, active citizenship, and human rights for people with disabilities
- Excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal, and team-working skills
- Knowledge of National Standards for Residential Services, Health Act 2007, and New Directions for Day Services
- Ability to exercise good judgement, discretion, and confidentiality
- Fluency in verbal and written English
- Full clean manual driving licence and use of own car
- Desirable: Experience in autism and behaviours of concern, and an appropriate Health Management qualification
Details
- Location: Gort, County Galway
- Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time, Pensionable
- Grade: Clinical Nurse Manager 1 / Social Care Leader
- Working Hours: 78 hours a fortnight (SCL grade) or 75 hours a fortnight (CNM1 grade), rostered flexibly on a 7-day duty roster
- Probation: Nine months
- Closing Date: 18 November 2026
- Interview Date: To be confirmed
- Who to Contact for Enquiries: Margaret Kearney, Area Manager, or Michelle Martyn, Service Coordinator, at 091 631530
How to Apply
To apply, submit completed application forms and CVs online by 5:00 PM on Wednesday, 18 November 2026.
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Frequently asked
- What qualifications are required for the Community Team Leader role?
- A relevant third-level qualification in Social Care or Health Sector (e.g., Nursing qualification with NMBI registration or Social Care qualification with CORU registration) is required. An appropriate Health Management qualification is desirable.
- What is the closing date for applications?
- The closing date for receipt of completed application forms and CVs is 5:00 PM on Wednesday, 18 November 2026.
- What experience is necessary for this role?
- A minimum of three years’ post-qualification experience working with people with intellectual disabilities is essential, along with demonstrated commitment to community integration and active citizenship.
- Is a driving licence required for this position?
- Yes, a full clean manual driving licence, which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish roads, and the use of your own car is an essential requirement.
- Who should I contact for informal enquiries about the role?
- Informal enquiries can be directed to Margaret Kearney, Area Manager, or Michelle Martyn, Service Coordinator, at 091 631530.