Our client is a nationwide residential service dedicated to supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities and other special needs. Rooted in a philosophy of community living, they provide inclusive, life-sharing environments where people of all abilities live, learn, and work together in meaningful and supportive relationships.
We are seeking a Social Care Team Lead to support the Person in Charge in overseeing day-to-day operations within a residential disability service. This includes ensuring regulatory compliance, staff supervision, service quality, and the delivery of person-centred care.
This is permanent full-time (40 hours per week) contract located in Kildare.
Leadership & Oversight
* Provide daily supervision, guidance, and performance oversight to frontline staff.
* Manage staff rosters, resource use, and volunteer engagement to support service delivery.
Person-Centred Support
* Oversee the development and implementation of personalised support plans.
* Ensure individuals are treated with dignity, respect, and supported in decision-making.
* Coordinate care reviews, health appointments, and community participation.
Quality, Safety & Compliance
* Support adherence to HIQA regulations, organisational policies, and health & safety standards.
* Lead local health and safety initiatives, audits, and incident management processes.
* Oversee accurate record-keeping, medication management, and financial controls.
Staff Development
* Facilitate induction, training, coaching, and ongoing development of staff.
* Identify training needs and evaluate outcomes to improve service quality.
* Promote an open, learning-focused environment.
Communication & Advocacy
* Foster respectful communication with service users, families, and stakeholders.
* Chair staff and resident meetings, contributing to a collaborative environment.
Essential:
* QQI Level 7 (or equivalent) in Social Care or relevant Health/Social Care discipline.
* Minimum 2 years in a management/supervisory role.
* Minimum 3 years’ experience in disability or social care services.
* A full drivers license and access to own vehicle is an essential requirement
* Strong knowledge of HIQA standards, safeguarding, person-centred practices, and risk management.
What’s on Offer:
* Competitive salary with Sunday and Bank Holiday premiums
* Career progression opportunities
* Work/life balance
* Paid annual leave
* Refer a friend scheme
* Employee Assist Program offering advice and counselling
* Death in Service Benefit
* Paid mandatory training
* Paid travel expenses
Interested? Please send a copy of your CV to lfagan@medforce.ie
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