What qualifications are required for the Team Leader (Disability Services) role?

Applicants must have a relevant 3rd level qualification in Nursing and a current Live Register Certificate from NMBI. Additionally, an appropriate qualification in Health and Social Care Management (QQI Level 6) is required. If the applicant does not hold this qualification, they must commit to obtaining it prior to taking up the post.

Is experience working with people with an intellectual disability mandatory for this role?

Yes, a minimum of three years’ post-qualification experience working with people with an intellectual disability is essential.

What are the working hours for this permanent part-time position?

The role is permanent part-time at 70 hours a fortnight, rostered flexibly on a 7-day duty roster. The Team Leader will work as a frontline member of the team with protected time to carry out specific team leader duties.

Where can I direct informal enquiries about this role?

Informal enquiries can be directed to Tommie Scanlon, Curlew Services Area Manager, at 087 169 7954 or Aoife Roddy, Service Coordinator Curlew Services, at 087 967 4510.

What is the closing date and interview date for this role?

The closing date for receipt of completed application forms or CVs online is 5:00 PM on 16th November 2026. The interview date is 24th/25th November 2026.

Team Leader (Disability Services) in Carrick-On-Shannon

Corlann·Leitrim

Closes16 Nov

Salary: €57,780–€68,046 / year
Contract: Other
Sector: Public
Closes: 16 Nov 2026

About the Role

The Team Leader has a pivotal role in managing the day-to-day delivery of services. The Team Leader will provide leadership and supervision to teams while ensuring the development of the service in line with national standards and best practice. The main responsibilities include assisting the Team Manager with the management of the services, person-centred planning in line with Personal Outcome Measures ethos and practice, resource management and staffing (including rosters), staff development, facilitating communication, and professional leadership to ensure a good quality of life for the people supported.

Requirements

Eligible applicants must have a relevant 3rd level qualification in Nursing and a current Live Register Certificate from NMBI.
Hold an appropriate qualification in Health and Social Care Management (QQI Level 6) is a necessary requirement of the post. If the successful applicant does not hold such a qualification, a commitment to obtaining the qualification prior to taking up the post will be required.
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 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, communication, and teamworking 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 philosophy.
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: Leitrim
Sector: Public sector
Salary: €57,780–€68,046 per year
Contract Type: Permanent, Part-time
Working Hours: Permanent Part-Time – 70 hours a fortnight rostered flexibly on a 7-day duty roster. The Team Leader will work as a frontline member of the team with protected time to carry out specific team leader duties. A night duty commitment may be a requirement of posts in residential services for which the appropriate allowance will be paid.
Annual Leave: Leave will be granted according to the agreed leave assigned to the grade of the successful candidate i.e., CNM1. Annual leave must be planned in advance with the Team Manager to ensure appropriate and adequate cover is provided for the service.
Remuneration: Based on the salary scale attached to the grade of the successful candidate i.e., CNM1 (pro-rata for part-time). Salary quoted is based on a 39-hour working week. The successful candidate will be granted incremental credit subject to satisfactory verification of previous public sector service.
Tenure: Permanent, Part-Time, and Pensionable.
Closing Date: 16 November 2026 at 5:00 PM
Interview Date: 24th/25th November 2026

How to Apply

Closing date for receipt of completed application forms/CVs online is 5:00 PM on 16th November 2026.

Informal enquiries for this post to:

Tommie Scanlon, Curlew Services Area Manager – 087 169 7954
Aoife Roddy, Service Coordinator Curlew Services – 087 967 4510

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Frequently asked

What qualifications are required for the Team Leader (Disability Services) role?: Applicants must have a relevant 3rd level qualification in Nursing and a current Live Register Certificate from NMBI. Additionally, an appropriate qualification in Health and Social Care Management (QQI Level 6) is required. If the applicant does not hold this qualification, they must commit to obtaining it prior to taking up the post.
Is experience working with people with an intellectual disability mandatory for this role?: Yes, a minimum of three years’ post-qualification experience working with people with an intellectual disability is essential.
What are the working hours for this permanent part-time position?: The role is permanent part-time at 70 hours a fortnight, rostered flexibly on a 7-day duty roster. The Team Leader will work as a frontline member of the team with protected time to carry out specific team leader duties.
Where can I direct informal enquiries about this role?: Informal enquiries can be directed to Tommie Scanlon, Curlew Services Area Manager, at 087 169 7954 or Aoife Roddy, Service Coordinator Curlew Services, at 087 967 4510.
What is the closing date and interview date for this role?: The closing date for receipt of completed application forms or CVs online is 5:00 PM on 16th November 2026. The interview date is 24th/25th November 2026.