Mayo Community Living is seeking experienced and compassionate professionals for the position of Team Leader (Social Care Leader) within Disability Services across Mayo. This rolling campaign offers ongoing opportunities for candidates who are passionate about supporting people with disabilities to achieve their full potential while leading dedicated care teams within HSE West and North West Community Services.
This Team Leader Social Care Leader role in Mayo provides an excellent opportunity to join a progressive disability service environment focused on person-centred care, leadership development, and community inclusion. Successful candidates will contribute to high-quality service delivery while guiding teams in line with Health Act 2007 standards and HIQA regulations.
Reference: CHW60SL26
Job Overview
Mayo Community Living has ongoing opportunities for Team Leaders (Social Care Leaders) within Disability Services across HSE West and North West Community Services. There is currently one temporary whole-time specified purpose vacancy available in Westport, Co. Mayo.
A supplementary panel may also be formed from this campaign for current and future permanent, specified purpose, full-time, and part-time Team Leader (Social Care Leader) vacancies across Galway, Mayo, and Roscommon.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage multidisciplinary social care teams within disability services.
- Support individuals with disabilities to maximise independence, inclusion, and personal development.
- Ensure delivery of person-centred care in line with HSE standards and HIQA regulations.
- Promote a safe, respectful, and empowering environment for service users.
- Coordinate care planning, risk management, and service delivery activities.
- Provide supervision, mentoring, and support to social care staff and team members.
- Maintain compliance with the Health Act 2007 and associated regulatory frameworks.
- Contribute to service development and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience supporting people with disabilities in a social care or community setting.
- Proven leadership and team management experience relevant to Social Care Leader responsibilities.
- Strong understanding of HIQA standards and Health Act 2007 requirements.
- Relevant qualifications and/or additional training related to social care leadership.
- Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to lead person-centred care approaches within community services.
- Commitment to safeguarding, advocacy, and service quality.
Salary, Benefits and Working Hours
Salary for this Team Leader Social Care Leader Mayo position will be aligned with HSE pay scales for Social Care Worker Leader Grade 3030. Competitive pay and public sector employment benefits apply.
- Specified Purpose Wholetime contract.
- Public sector pension and leave entitlements.
- Opportunities for professional development and further training.
- Supportive multidisciplinary work environment.
- Career progression opportunities within HSE West and North West Community Services.
Location and Employer Information
This Social Care Leader opportunity is based within Mayo Community Living, HSE West and North West Community Services, with the current vacancy located in Westport, Co. Mayo. The service plays a vital role in supporting individuals with disabilities across community settings throughout Galway, Mayo, and Roscommon.
HSE West and North West Community Services delivers essential healthcare and social care supports across Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon, Mayo, and Galway, focusing on community integration, person-centred care, and service excellence.
Application Details
Please complete the official application form to apply for this role. CVs will not be accepted.
Application Link: https://www.rezoomo.com/job/97674/
Informal Enquiries:
Maura Gavin
Area Manager
Mayo Community Living
Telephone: 087 6012795
Email: Maura.gavin@hse.ie
Recruiter: HSE West and North West Community Services
Advertisement Type: External
Category: Health and Social Care Professionals
Grade: Social Care Worker, Leader 3030
Proposed interview dates will be communicated at a later stage. Candidates will normally receive at least two weeks’ notice prior to interview.
Last Day to Apply: 31 October 2026 at 12:00 PM
