Team Leader (Disability Services) in Ballinasloe

About the Role

The role of the CMN1/Social Care Leader is an important role in the management of the day to day organisation of an integrated service providing both day and residential service supports. The successful candidate must provide leadership in the development of the service in line with Personal Outcomes Measures, HIQA standards, new directions and future service requirements. It is the Team Leader’s responsibility to ensure that the life of each individual reflects the Organisations core values by supporting each individual’s development in the areas of:

• Dignity and respect
• Promoting Independence in the area of personal development, educational, employment, life skills and day to day living skills
• Developing friendships and relationships
• Making choices
• Community Networking

Whilst ensuring the physical, medical, social and emotional wellbeing outcomes of the people supported are observed.

Reporting/Responsible To: Team Manager/Service Coordinator or delegate/Area Manager.

Requirements

A relevant 3rd level qualification in the Social Care or Health Sector e.g. Nursing qualification and current Live Register Certificate from NMBI or Social Care qualification and be registered in the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board - CORU Or Be eligible under the Section 91 (existing practitioner) route for registration in the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board -CORU (evidence of application status is necessary).

An appropriate Health Management qualification is desirable (QQI Level 6). On appointment, if the successful candidate does not already hold such a qualification, they must undertake to complete an appropriate management course within a specified time-frame.

Previous experience of effectively managing a staff team and demonstrating proven ability to pro-actively lead, motivate, empower and achieve results through people is an advantage.

A minimum of three 3 years’ post qualification experience, working with people with an Intellectual Disability is essential.

Demonstrate a clear commitment to community integration and active citizenship for all people with disabilities with experience in the area of human rights and advocacy.

Experience of working in the area of autism and behaviours of concern would be an advantage.

Candidates should be able to demonstrate leadership and communication and team working skills.

Knowledge and experience managing people’s well-being using an evidence based approach to person centred planning e.g. Personal Outcome Measures.

Knowledge and understanding of the National Standards for Residential Services for Children and Adults with Disabilities, the Health Act 2007 (Care and Support of Residents in Designated Centres for Persons (Children and Adults with Disabilities) Regulations 2013 and New Directions for Day Services.

Must have the ability to exercise good judgement, discretion and confidentiality, be creative and self-motivated, communicate effectively in both written and verbal forms and co-operate in a team environment with a person-centred philosoph

A full clean manual Driving Licence, which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish Roads and use of your own car is an essential requirement.

Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post.

Details

Location: Ballinasloe, County Galway, Ireland

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time and Pensionable

Salary: Indicative HSE pay scale for this grade: €71,807–€80,581 per year (effective Jun 2026)

Closing Date: 15 Oct 2026

Interview Date: 23 Oct 2026

Informal enquiries to Mary Hazlett, Area Manager, or Emer Larkin Service Coordinator on 0909642766.

How to Apply

Closing date for receipt of completed Application Forms on-line is: 5PM on Thursday the 15th of October 2026