Team Manager in Roscommon
- Salary (indicative scale)
- €60,916–€79,189 / year
- Contract
- Other
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 27 Sept 2026
About the Role
The Team Manager will provide leadership and direction for the team, actively coordinating the team to ensure the development of person-centred services as agreed on the Service Plan for each Service Area. The role is full-time supernumerary. The Team Manager will support the staff teams and be responsible for the overall operational management of specified locations of the service. The successful candidates will work closely with the Service Coordinator/Area Manager to ensure that services are delivered in an efficient and effective manner within the agreed budget, and will be proactive members of the management team. The post will be rostered on a 7-day basis. It is envisaged that the post will primarily be Monday to Friday. Contracted hours of work are flexible within the hours of 8am – 8pm. Some weekend work may occasionally be required. An on-call commitment on a 7-day rostered basis is an essential requirement of the post. This is rostered between the management team for the county, currently 2-3 times per year. An on-call allowance is paid when applicable. The post is based in Roscommon Town Area.
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).
- And
- 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.
- A minimum of three 3 years’ post qualification experience, working with people with an Intellectual Disability is essential.
Skills:
- Proven operational experience in the provision of Services for people with an Intellectual Disability is essential.
- 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.
- Proficiency in computer skills and on-line data management systems is also essential.
- 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.
- Practical working knowledge and experience of working within the 2007 Health Act and subsequent HIQA regulations and Standards is highly desirable.
- Functional Knowledge of New Directions Interim Standards.
- The successful candidates must be flexible and dynamic individuals who can relate to people in a range of situations.
Details
Location: Roscommon, Ireland
Contract type: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: Indicative HSE pay scale for this grade: €60,916–€79,189 per year.
Closing date: 27 Sept 2026
Interview date: 5th October 2026
Who to contact for enquiries: Nollaig Lavin, Roscommon Town Services Area Manager on 0874130565
How to Apply
Closing date for receipt of completed application forms/CV’s online is 5pm Sunday 27th September 2026
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Frequently asked
- What are the key responsibilities of the Team Manager role?
- The Team Manager will provide leadership and direction for the team, actively coordinating the team to ensure the development of person-centred services as agreed on the Service Plan for each Service Area. The role is full-time supernumerary. The Team Manager will support the staff teams and be responsible for the overall operational management of specified locations of the service. The successful candidates will work closely with the Service Coordinator/Area Manager to ensure that services are delivered in an efficient and effective manner within the agreed budget, and will be proactive members of the management team.
- What qualifications are required for this role?
- Eligible applicants will 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. Additionally, applicants must hold an appropriate qualification in Health and Social Care Management (QQI Level 6) and have a minimum of three years’ post-qualification experience working with people with an Intellectual Disability.
- What are the working hours for this role?
- The post will be rostered on a 7-day basis. It is envisaged that the post will primarily be Monday to Friday. Contracted hours of work are flexible within the hours of 8am – 8pm. Some weekend work may occasionally be required. An on-call commitment on a 7-day rostered basis is an essential requirement of the post. This is rostered between the management team for the county, currently 2-3 times per year. An on-call allowance is paid when applicable.