Social Care Worker (Team Leader) - Day Services

Cpl Group; Tallaght; On-site; EUR 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

CPL Healthcare is seeking a Senior Social Care Worker (Team Leader) for the Day Service in Tallaght, Dublin. This permanent, full-time role leads a dedicated team to deliver person-centred supports, ensure high-quality service delivery, and supervise staff to meet individual care plans.

You will coordinate rotas, chair meetings, support continuous quality improvement, and ensure compliance with regulations. A relevant degree and driving licence are required; Irish work eligibility applies.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in Social Care, Social Studies, Social Work, Psychology, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of one year's recent experience supporting individuals with complex support needs within a Social Care setting.
• Experience supervising or leading a team within a care or support environment.
• Strong understanding of current legislation, regulations, and best practice within the Social Care sector.
• Knowledge of autism and person-centred approaches to support.
• Experience managing staff rotas and coordinating service delivery.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate sound decision-making skills.
• Full manual driving licence.
• Full permission to work in Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of Social Care and Support Workers within the Day Service.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality, person-centred supports in line with individual support plans and organisational values.
• Promote the rights, independence, dignity, and inclusion of the people supported.
• Supervise, mentor, and support staff through regular supervision and performance management processes.
• Manage team rotas and staffing resources effectively to meet service requirements.
• Coordinate and chair team meetings, ensuring effective communication and information sharing.
• Support the implementation and monitoring of person-centred plans, risk assessments, and care plans.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulatory requirements, policies, and best practice standards.
• Contribute to service development initiatives and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Foster positive relationships with families, multidisciplinary teams, and external stakeholders.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Decision making

Driving licence

Education

Social Care degree

Job description

Senior Social Care Worker (Team Leader) – Day Service

Location: Tallaght, Dublin

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full-Time, 39 hours per week

Salary: €43,283 – €51,722

About the Organisation

Our client is a leading Irish disability service provider supporting autistic adults through residential, respite, day, and community-based services. With a strong commitment to person-centred practice, inclusion, and empowerment, the organisation works to support individuals in achieving meaningful outcomes and living fulfilling lives within their communities.

The Role

The Senior Supervisor will play a key leadership role within the Day Service, supporting both the people who use the service and the staff team delivering day-to-day supports. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring high-quality, person-centred service delivery while providing guidance, supervision, and operational leadership to frontline staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of Social Care and Support Workers within the Day Service.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality, person-centred supports in line with individual support plans and organisational values.
• Promote the rights, independence, dignity, and inclusion of the people supported.
• Supervise, mentor, and support staff through regular supervision and performance management processes.
• Manage team rotas and staffing resources effectively to meet service requirements.
• Coordinate and chair team meetings, ensuring effective communication and information sharing.
• Support the implementation and monitoring of person-centred plans, risk assessments, and care plans.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulatory requirements, policies, and best practice standards.
• Contribute to service development initiatives and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Foster positive relationships with families, multidisciplinary teams, and external stakeholders.

Essential Requirements

• Degree-level qualification in Social Care, Social Studies, Social Work, Psychology, or a related discipline (or equivalent qualification recognised in Ireland).
• Minimum of one year's recent experience supporting individuals with complex support needs within a Social Care setting.
• Previous experience supervising or leading a team within a care or support environment.
• Strong understanding of current legislation, regulations, and best practice within the Social Care sector.
• Knowledge and understanding of autism and person-centred approaches to support.
• Experience managing staff rotas and coordinating service delivery.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate sound decision-making skills.
• Full manual driving licence.
• Full permission to work in Ireland.

Desirable Experience

• Experience working within disability or autism-specific services.
• Experience leading service improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of HIQA standards and regulatory frameworks relevant to disability services.

For further information or to set up a confidential chat please contact Joanna on [e-mail]