BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND WEST REGION
POST OF TEMPORARY FULL-TIME RESIDENTIAL TEAM MANAGER
ORCHARD SERVICES, GORT CO. GALWAY
JOB REF: 91805
Orchard Services provide day, residential and 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 part of the management structure, the Orchard Services is introducing a Team Manager to our service Management Team. The successful candidate will be involved in developing the new structure which will involve the management of two houses as part of one HIQA designated centre. The successful candidate will fulfil the role of the Person in Charge for this designated Centre.
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 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 as part of the role. The Team Manager will be responsible for ensuring that the service meets the HIQA regulations and 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 Orchard Services management team.
Reporting To/ Responsible To:
Service Coordinator /Area Manager.
Qualifications/Experience/Skills:
Candidates must have:
A relevant 3rd level qualification in the Health Sector e.g. Nursing qualification and current Live Register Certificate from NMBI or alternatively a BA (Hons) in Applied Social Studies/Social Care with a minimum of 3 years postgraduate relevant experience in leadership and management.
An appropriate qualification in Health and Social Care Management is an essential 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.
Proven operational experience in the provision of Services for people with an Intellectual Disability is essential.
Experience in community networking and involving individuals in their local community is essential and an experience of mental health management is a distinct advantage.
Experience of working directly in a person-centred service supporting people with intellectual disabilities, complex health needs, and experience of supporting individuals with challenging behaviour is an essential requirement.
Practical working knowledge of, and experience of working within, the 2007 Health Act and HIQA regulations and Standards is highly desirable.
Candidates should be able to demonstrate a high degree of practical leadership, communication and team working skills.
The successful candidates must be flexible and dynamic individuals who can relate to people in a range of situations, as well as demonstrate an understanding of, and commitment to, the principles of public accountability as they apply in the health service.
Candidates must have a full clean Irish driving licence.
Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post.
Proficiency in computer skills and on line data management systems are also essential.
Social Care Leader candidates must be registered with CORU or have their application submitted.
Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition:
(i) Be registered, or be eligible for registration, on the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU. See list of recognised Social Care qualifications at:
OR
(ii) Hold a schedule 3 qualification (see note 1 below*).
See list of recognized Schedule 3 qualifications at:
OR
(iii) Hold a comparable qualification recognised by Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU.
OR
iv) Applicants who satisfy the conditions set out in Section 91 of the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005, (see note 2 below*), must submit proof of application for registration with the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU. The acceptable proof is correspondence from the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU confirming their application for registration as a Section 91 applicant was received by the 30th November 2025.
Note 1*
Schedule 3 Qualifications. This is a qualification listed in Schedule 3 of the Health and Social Care Professions Act 2005 for existing practitioners under section 91.Candidates who hold Schedule 3 qualifications can apply to register with CORU during the two year period after the register opens up to the 30th November 2025. Once the transitional period is over -30th November 2025, only qualifications approved by a Registration board will be considered.
Note 2*
Section 91 candidates are individuals who qualified before 30th Nov 2023 and have been engaged in the practice of the profession in the Republic of Ireland for a minimum of 2 years fulltime (or an aggregate of 2 years fulltime), between 30th November 2018 and 30th November 2023 are considered to be Section 91 applicants under the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005.
Working Hours:
For nursing grades a 75 hours fortnight applies as per HR Circular 018/2022. The duty roster will be based on a 14 day duty roster.
For others grades the working hours will be 78/78 per fortnight, it is envisaged that this post will primarily be Monday to Friday with contracted hours of work liable to change between the hours of 8am 9pm. Some weekend work may be required as will occasional night duty cover and a sleepover commitment may be necessary from time to time.
An on-call commitment based on a 7 day rostered rotational basis is an essential requirement of the post.
Annual Leave:
Leave will be granted according to the agreed leave assigned to the grade of the successful candidates i.e. CNM2 or Admin Grade 6.
Remuneration:
Based on the salary scale attached to the grade of the successful candidates i.e. CNM2 or Admin Grade 6.
Probation:
A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the posts. The
employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period should the employer find that the appointee is unsuitable to continue employment. The probation period
may be extended at the Employers discretion.
Tenure:
The post temporary, full-time and pensionable linked on a specific purpose basis to a permanent employees redeployment within the Services.
Full Job Description attached.
Informal enquiries to: Margaret Kearney, Area Manager on
Closing date for receipt of completed application forms /CVs on-line is Wednesday 4th February 2026
Interviews will take place on Thursday 19th February 2026
The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.
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