Social Care Team Lead

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Ashford; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24-hour on-call support

Sunday and Bank Holiday premium pay

Career development & progression with

Meals provided

My Future Fund Pension

Employee Assistance Programme (Health

Bike to Work scheme

Refer-a-friend bonus

Job summary

Attuned Healthcare is a values-driven organisation delivering residential and community-based support to children, young people, and adults with complex needs. We seek a Social Care Team Leader to oversee the residential services in Ashford, Co. Wicklow, ensuring high‑quality, person‑centred care.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to support staff, coordinate care, and maintain compliance with HIQA/MHC standards while promoting safeguarding and positive outcomes.

Qualifications

• recognised qualification in Social Care / Health Care at QQI Level 7 or higher.
• CORU approved Social Care Worker qualification / CORU registration (evidence of application).
• Proven experience in residential services with complex needs.
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision‑making skills.
• Excellent documentation, organisational, and report writing skills.
• Confident using IT systems and digital record‑keeping tools.
• Understanding of best practice in residential care, safeguarding, rights and trauma‑informed approaches.
• Commitment to Children First (if working with children)
• Knowledge of Trust in Care Policy (if working with adults)
• Garda Vetting and legal right to work in Ireland.
• Professional, respectful, and empathetic approach.

Responsibilities

• Support the Social Care Manager in daily operational management.
• Staff rostering and daily/weekly compliance checklists.
• Assist with audits, incident reviews and quality improvements.
• Ensure HIQA/MHC standards, safeguarding policies and legislative requirements.
• Lead, supervise, coach and support care and administrative staff.
• Oversee personalised support plans respecting rights and choices.
• Build relationships with families, advocates and MDT members.
• Maintain safety, infection control, and GDPR/data management.
• Promote a culture of respect, professionalism and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision‑making

Education

QQI Level 7 Social Care or higher

CORU registration (or applying)

Tools

IT systems

Job description

Social Care Team Lead- Residential Services

Full-Time, Permanent Position

OUR VISION \"A World Where Caring is Transformational\"

Attuned Healthcare is a values-driven organisation delivering high-quality, residential, community-based support to children and young people with emotional and behavioural needs, adults with intellectual disabilities and/or autism, and individuals who present with complex behaviours/ trauma-informed or high support needs.

We believe in meeting people where they are at and walking alongside them toward positive, sustainable outcomes.

Due to continued service growth, we are seeking passionate and committed Team Leader to join our team to oversee the Residential Services in Ashford Co. Wicklow

At Attuned, our people are our greatest strength. We prioritise supportive leadership, professional development, work-life balance, and a strong team culture, making us an employer of choice within the social care sector.

What We Offer

• Supportive and collaborative environment
• 24-hour on-call support
• Sunday and Bank Holiday premium pay
• Career Development & Progression with ongoing training and CPD
• Meals provided
• My Future Fund Pension
• Employee Assistance Programme (Health Assured)
• Bike to Work scheme
• Refer-a-friend bonus

The Role

We are seeking a dedicated Social Care Team Leader to support the delivery of high‑quality, person‑centered care within a micro‑residential service for individuals with complex support needs.

In this leadership role, you will support the Centre Manager with the day‑to‑day running of the service, ensuring best practice in line with HIQA/MHC regulations, and fostering a safe, empowering, and therapeutic environment.

You will work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT) and play a key role in supporting staff, coordinating care, and maintaining the highest standards of quality and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Social Care Manager in daily operational management including:
• Staff rostering
• Completing daily/weekly compliance checklists
• Support the Centre Manager with audits, incident reviews, and quality‑improvement initiatives.
• Ensure full compliance with HIQA/MHC standards, safeguarding policies, and legislative requirements.
• Lead, supervise, coach, and support care and administrative staff.
• Oversee personalised support plans to ensure individual needs, rights, and choices are central to care delivery.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with families, advocates, MDT members, and external agencies.
• Maintain high standards in safety, health, infection control, and GDPR and data management.
• Promote a culture of respect, professionalism, empowerment, and continuous improvement.

Who Will Thrive in This Role

You will thrive at Attuned if you are:

• Values‑driven, compassionate, and professional
• Confident supporting individuals with complex emotional, behavioural, or disability-related needs
• Motivated to grow and develop as a leader
• Comfortable working independently while contributing positively to a team
• Passionate about quality, safeguarding, ethical practice, and positive outcomes

We are seeking motivated, compassionate, and professional Team Leader who are committed to delivering high-quality residential care.

The ideal candidate is expected to have:

• A recognised qualification in Social Care / Health Care at QQI Level 7 or higher (or equivalent) or evidence of enrolment or currently studying a CORU recognised qualification in Social Care at QQI Level 7
• Hold a CORU approved Social Care Worker qualification /have applied for CORU registration (evidence of application will be necessary)
• Proven experience working in residential services with individuals who present with complex needs.
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision‑making skills.
• Excellent documentation, organisational, and report‑writing skills.
• Confidence in using IT systems and digital record‑keeping tools.
• Understanding of best practice in residential care, safeguarding, individuals’ rights, and trauma‑informed approaches.
• Commitment to Children First (if working with children)
• Knowledge of the Trust in Care Policy (if working with adults)
• Successful Garda Vetting and legal right to work in Ireland.
• A professional, respectful, and empathetic approach