Team Manager (Residential) in Gort
- Salary (indicative scale)
- €60,916–€79,189 / year
- Contract
- Temporary
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 26 Oct 2026
About the Role
Corlann is the new name for Brothers of Charity Services Ireland. Corlann provides services to more than 6,000 people each year who have an intellectual disability, including those who also have autism. Funded under Section 38 of the Health Act, we remain deeply committed to a person-centred approach—one that honours each individual’s strengths, aspirations, and rights. Our aim is always to provide, as far as possible, personalised supports that empower people to identify and achieve their own life goals, and to live as valued, equal, and active citizens in their communities.
Orchard Services provide day, residential and respite community-based services using a person-centered approach to meet the needs of adults with intellectual disabilities. The vision of the service is to support people with intellectual disabilities to achieve a full and valued life in their local community. Our aim is to provide a quality service that promotes the independence and potential of each individual we support at all stages of their lives.
As our service numbers increase we are looking to expand our service Management Team. The Team Manager will have Person in Charge (PIC) responsibility for one Designated Centre.
The Team Manager will provide leadership and direction for the teams, actively coordinating the teams to ensure the development of person-centred services. The Team Manager will work with and support the staff teams and be responsible for the overall operational management of the specified locations of the service. With Person in Charge responsibilities, the Team Manager will be responsible for ensuring that the service meets the regulations as laid out in the Health Act 2007. 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 Orchard Services management team.
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 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.
Candidates must have at least 5 years post qualification experience including a minimum of 3 years in a management role, gained in services for people with intellectual disabilities.
Candidates must have a full clean manual driving licence.
Experience of working with individuals with behaviours that challenge is essential.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate experience of leading and supporting a team.
Practical working knowledge and experience of HIQA regulations and Standards is essential.
Experience in community networking, supporting individuals to partake in activities in their local community, goal setting and programme implementation is desirable.
Leadership and planning skills
Ability to set goals, put these goals into action and evaluate their success
Ability to exercise good judgement, discretion and confidentiality
Creativity and self-motivation skills
Effective communication style in both written and verbal forms
Work ethic in a team environment using a person-centred philosophy
Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post.
Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.
Proficiency in computer skills and online data management systems.
Details
Location: Gort, County Galway
Contract Type: Temporary, Full time
Salary: Indicative HSE pay scale for this grade: €60,916–€79,189 per year.
Closing Date: 26 Oct 2026
Informal enquiries to Margaret Kearney, Area Manager or Michelle Martyn (West Region) Service Coordinator on 091 631530.
To apply, submit your application form and CV online by 5pm on Monday the 26th of October, 2026.
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Frequently asked
- What qualifications are required for the Team Manager (Residential) role?
- 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 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.
- What experience is required for the Team Manager (Residential) role?
- Candidates must have at least 5 years post qualification experience including a minimum of 3 years in a management role, gained in services for people with intellectual disabilities. Candidates must have a full clean manual driving licence. Experience of working with individuals with behaviours that challenge is essential. Candidates must be able to demonstrate experience of leading and supporting a team. Practical working knowledge and experience of HIQA regulations and Standards is essential.
- What are the working hours for the Team Manager (Residential) role?
- For Clinical Nurse Manager 2 (CNM2) grade, a 75 hours fortnight applies as per HR Circular 018/2022. For Social Care Manager 2 (SCM2) grade, a 78 hours fortnight applies. Contracted hours will be based on a 7-day duty roster and will depend on the qualification of the successful candidate. Contracted hours of work are rostered to meet the requirements of the service, to include days, evenings, weekends, public holidays, as service need requires. The Team Manager will have Person in Charge (PIC) responsibility for one Designated Centre. An ‘On Call’ commitment is required and flexibility around this will be expected in order to meet service needs. The successful candidate will be required to take responsibility as the senior person on duty in order to support colleagues across Orchard Services, on a rostered basis, outside of usual business hours.
- What is the closing date for applications?
- 26 Oct 2026
- Who can I contact for more information about the role?
- Margaret Kearney, Area Manager or Michelle Martyn (West Region) Service Coordinator on 091 631530.