Team Leader (Disability Services) in Strokestown
- Salary (indicative scale)
- €71,807–€80,581 / year
- Contract
- Other
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 22 Sept 2026
About the Role
The Team Leader (Disability Services) 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 are to assist the Team Manager with the management of the services, such as – 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 in order to ensure a good quality of life for the people supported.
Requirements
Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition have:
- A relevant 3rd level qualification in Nursing and current Live Register Certificate from NMBI
- OR
- 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).
- 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.
Details
Location: Strokestown, County Roscommon, Ireland
Contract type: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: Indicative HSE pay scale for this grade: €71,807–€80,581 per year
Closing date: 22 Sept 2026
Interview date: 1st or 5th October 2026
Who to contact for enquiries: Patricia Coleman, Area Manager on 0871447954
How to Apply
Closing date for receipt of completed application forms /CV’s on-line is 5pm, 22nd September 2026.
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Frequently asked
- What qualifications are required for this role?
- A relevant 3rd level qualification in Nursing and current Live Register Certificate from NMBI, or registration in the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board - CORU, or eligibility under the Section 91 (existing practitioner) route for registration in the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board - CORU. Additionally, an appropriate qualification in Health and Social Care Management (QQI Level 6) is required.
- What experience is required for this role?
- A minimum of three years’ post qualification experience, working with people with an Intellectual Disability is essential. 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. Experience of working in the area of autism and behaviours of concern would be an advantage.
- What are the main responsibilities of this role?
- The main responsibilities are to assist the Team Manager with the management of the services, such as – 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 in order to ensure a good quality of life for the people supported.
- What is the closing date for applications?
- The closing date for receipt of completed application forms /CV’s on-line is 5pm, 22nd September 2026.
- Where is this role located?
- Strokestown, County Roscommon, Ireland