Team Lead

Inclusive Living Ireland; Cavan; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Inclusive Living Ireland is seeking a Team Lead to oversee day-to-day operations of our residential disability service in County Cavan. This full-time, on-site role focuses on person-centered support, staff supervision, and ensuring high standards of care.

You will coordinate schedules, mentor staff, maintain documentation, and work with residents, families, and external partners to promote independence, inclusion, and rights for people with disabilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in disability or social care services, ideally in a residential or community-based setting.
• Proven ability to lead, supervise, and support multidisciplinary teams in a care environment.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills to work effectively with residents, families, and colleagues.
• Knowledge of person-centered planning, safeguarding practices, and relevant health and social care regulations.
• Ability to manage time, prioritize tasks, and maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Relevant qualification in social care, nursing, psychology, or a related health and social care field (or equivalent experience).
• Commitment to promoting inclusion, autonomy, and rights for people with disabilities.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays as required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations within the residential service.
• Coordinate staff schedules and supervise support staff.
• Maintain compliance with regulations, policies and care standards.
• Facilitate communication among team, families and external professionals.
• Contribute to care planning and risk assessments.
• Support residents in achieving personal goals.
• Monitor documentation and participate in team meetings.
• Promote a positive, inclusive culture within the service.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Communication

Care planning

Documentation

Time management

Person-centered approach

Education

Relevant qualification in social care, nursing, psychology, or related field

Job description

Company Description Inclusive Living Ireland is a residential disability service based in the Midlands of Ireland, supporting individuals to live meaningful, self-directed lives in their communities. The organization focuses on person-centered care, promoting independence, inclusion, and respect for each individual’s choices. Team members work collaboratively with residents, families, and external partners to create safe, supportive living environments. Inclusive Living Ireland values dignity, equality, and continuous improvement in the services it provides, offering staff the opportunity to make a tangible difference in people’s daily lives.

Role Description The Team Lead is a full-time, on-site role based in Cavan. This position is responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations within the residential service, ensuring high-quality, person-centered support for residents. Key tasks include coordinating staff schedules, supervising and mentoring support staff, and maintaining compliance with relevant regulations, policies, and care standards. The Team Lead will facilitate effective communication among team members, families, and external professionals, contribute to care planning and risk assessments, and support residents in achieving their personal goals. The role also involves monitoring documentation, participating in team meetings, and promoting a positive, inclusive culture within the service.

Qualifications

• Experience in disability or social care services, ideally in a residential or community-based setting.
• Proven ability to lead, supervise, and support multidisciplinary teams in a care environment.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills to work effectively with residents, families, and colleagues.
• Knowledge of person-centered planning, safeguarding practices, and relevant health and social care regulations.
• Ability to manage time, prioritize tasks, and maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Relevant qualification in social care, nursing, psychology, or a related health and social care field (or equivalent experience).
• Commitment to promoting inclusion, autonomy, and rights for people with disabilities.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays as required.