Day Services Team Lead - Callan / Slievenamon

Camphill Communities of Ireland; Callan; On-site; EUR 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Camphill Communities of Ireland (CCoI) is recruiting for a Day Services Team Lead to join our Callan/Slievenamon team. The role is permanent and full-time, 40 hours weekly, with a competitive annual salary and benefits within a national organisation.

You will lead day services delivery, oversee programme facilitation in a residential and day settings, apply the New Directions framework and person-centred planning, and ensure high-quality support for people with disabilities.

Qualifications

• Hold a minimum of a QQI Level 7 Major Award or BA in Social Care Studies or equivalent.
• Three years’ experience in programme facilitation in a day services or residential setting.
• Knowledge of New Directions framework and person-centred planning.
• Experience in regulated services for intellectual disability/autism and applying best practices.
• Ability to deliver within a person-centred service model.
• Ability to adapt to changing needs and improve service delivery.
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
• Proficient IT skills: Word, Excel, SharePoint, OneDrive and Teams.
• A full driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead day services team in Callan/Slievenamon and support service delivery.
• Oversee programme facilitation in day services and residential settings.
• Apply New Directions framework and person-centred planning in practice.
• Ensure high-quality care and regulatory compliance within the team.

Skills

QQI Level 7 Major Award

BA in Social Care

Programme facilitation

New Directions framework

Person centred planning

IT skills

Driver's licence

Education

QQI Level 7 Major Award

BA in Social Care Studies

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

SharePoint

OneDrive

Teams

Job description

Camphill Communities of Ireland (CCoI) are recruiting for:

Day Services Team Lead

Camphill Communities of Ireland (CCoI) supports people with physical / intellectual disabilities and autism.

CCoI operates Residential and Day Services across 15 locations, in which residents and day-attendees are supported to live an ordinary life, a life like any other.

We are currently recruiting for a Day Services Team Lead to join our team in Callan / Slievenamon.

Job Title

Day Services Team Lead

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Full time (40 hours per week)

Salary

€43,904 - €54,768 per annum

You will have the opportunity to work as part of a committed team, we offer a competitive salary, and you will have access to collaborative and learning work within a leading national organisation.

What you will need:

• Hold a minimum of a QQI Level 7 Major Award on the QQI Framework - BA in Social Care Studies or equivalent qualification in Health or Social Care.
• Have 3 years experience in programme facilitation in a day services or residential setting.
• Good working knowledge of the New Directions framework and person centred planning process.

Experience of regulated services for people with an intellectual disability/autism and ability to apply knowledge of best practices.

The capacity to deliver in an effective and resourceful manner within a model of person centred provision.

Ability to facilitate changing needs and improve service delivery.

• Effective interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills.
• Proficient IT skills relevant to the role, to include Microsoft Office Excel, Word, SharePoint, OneDrive and Teams.
• A full driver's licence is an essential requirement.

Please note all posts are subject to Garda Vetting, relevant Police clearance for any country of residence of over 6 months from the age of 18 and reference checking.

Camphill Communities of Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.

The required qualification may be held at application or be currently in progress. Candidates actively working towards the relevant qualification may be considered for shortlisting and interview.

Closing date: 27.11.2026