Social Care Team Leader

Orchard Care Group Ireland; Carlow; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive induction process

Extensive training programme

Employee Assistance Programme

4 weeks annual leave

Job summary

The Orchard Care Group Ireland is inviting applications for a Team Leader within the Orchard Community Care division in Carlow. You will work with the Centre Management Team to oversee day‑to‑day Centre operations, promote a positive, non‑discriminatory culture, and ensure delivery of quality services for young people supported by Orchard Community Care.

The role includes administrative duties, staff progression responsibilities, and implementing Placement Plan objectives, with accountability to

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in the care sector with leadership exposure.
• Qualifications in healthcare, nursing, social work, or a related field.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with diverse individuals and teams.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritise workload and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assist in day‑to‑day management of the residential Centre.
• Support progression and practice of staff team and Placement Plan objectives.
• Ensure the Centre delivers high quality, integrated care services.
• Act as Centre lead in the absence of the Person in Charge or Deputy Manager.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Documentation

Organization

Compassionate care

Education

Healthcare/Social Care qualification

Job description

About The Role

As we continue to expand to provide additional services to meet the needs of those we care for, we welcome applications for the post of Team Leader within ourOrchard Community Care division in Co. Carlow.

About The Role

As we continue to expand to provide additional services to meet the needs of those we care for, we welcome applications for the post of Team Leader within ourOrchard Community Care division in Co. Carlow.
The role of the Team Leader will work directly with the Centre Management Team to assist in ensuring the day‑to‑day management of the residential Centre.
They will retain an integral practice role and are expected to deliver a high quality, integrated approach that enables young people placed at Orchard Community Care to achieve positive outcomes. It is expected that the Team Leader will promote a positive culture within Orchard Community Care and all aspects of its work that is respectful, non-discriminatory and embracing of diversity.
The role will encompass administrative duties as well as responsibilities pertaining to the progression and practice of the staff team and the implementation of Placement Plan objectives for young people; ensuring that they are receiving the agreed quality and quantity services.
The Team Leader will be accountable for the Centre functioning in the absence of the Person in Charge or the Deputy Manager.
The Team Leader will be accountable to the Person In Charge. Where both are absent, the Team Leader will be accountable to the Senior Services Manager.

Essential Criteria

• Minimum of3 years of experience in the care sector, with some experience in a leadership or supervisory role preferred.
• Relevant qualifications in healthcare, nursing, social work, or a related field
• Strong knowledge of care practices, protocols, and regulatory requirements in the care sector.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and teams.
• Proficient in documentation and record-keeping, with attention to detail.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritise workload, and work under pressure
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
• Compassionate, empathetic, and patient-oriented approach to care
• Flexibility to work 12 hrs & 24 hr shifts, including days / nights, weekends, as required
  

Desirable Criteria

• Previous experience working with young adults an children with intellectual disabilities and mental health support needs.
  

Benefits To Working With Company

• Comprehensive induction process
• Extensive training programme
• On-going mentoring and support
• Continuous Professional Development support
• Career progression opportunities
• Competitive salary with increments
• Premium rates paid on Sunday and Bank Holidays
• Flexible work schedule to accommodate both staff and service users
• 4 working weeks as annual leave
• Refer a friend initiative
• Working in a well-resourced environment with access to the multidisciplinary team
• Employee Assistance Programme for staff and their families
  

About Us

The Orchard Care Group is dedicated to providing the best possible care, supports and outcomes for children, young people, and adults in Ireland across a range of settings and locations, in fostering, disability and mainstream residential services.
The Group brings together three leading brands in Irish social care – Orchard Residential, Orchard Community Care and Orchard Fostering.
Our Vision at Orchard Care Group is that the people we support live meaningful lives through, our high-quality model of excellent care, within our positive, collaborative, values-based culture. Our Values are Advocacy, Integrity, Excellence, Collaboration & Human Rights.