Team Leader

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Borris-in-Ossory; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee of the Month Scheme

Annual bonus

EAP Scheme

Refer a Friend Scheme

Company events

On-going mentoring and support

CPD support

Job summary

Hollybank Trustees Ltd in Ireland is seeking a Team Leader for our Laois location to lead and support staff delivering high-quality services for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Reporting to the Person in Charge, the role includes implementing Personal Plans, ensuring HIQA compliance, safeguarding, and coordinating with families, schools and day programmes.

The position is permanent, full-time, based on site in Borris-in-Ossory, with on-call requirements and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 7 degree in Social Care or equivalent.
• CORU registered (or in the process)
• Garda Vetting/Police Clearance
• Working knowledge of HIQA standards and regulations
• ID sector experience in a management/supervisory role

Responsibilities

• Lead and support staff in delivering high-quality services for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
• Oversee and implement each person’s Personal Plan through regular reviews.
• Liaise with families, schools, and day programme staff to ensure continuity of support.
• Support the PIC in ensuring compliance with HIQA regulations and standards.
• Ensure delivery of appropriate, person-centred care and support for daily living activities.
• Manage key operational areas including safety, risk, finances, transport, and rosters.
• Provide leadership, supervision, and performance management for assigned staff.
• Support staff development through training, personal development planning, and reviews.
• Keep records and databases up to date, including monitoring and auditing processes.
• Act as a point of contact for the service, addressing queries professionally and promptly.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Performance management

Staff development

Education

Level 7 degree in Social Care or equivalent

Job description

Location: On site / Townparks, Borris-in-Ossory, Co. Laois, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Medical & Healthcare | Social Care / Social Worker
Salary: Competitive salary

Lotus Care provides a range of respite, residential and support services to Children & Adults with intellectual disabilities in a homely and comfortable community setting. We aim to empower people with the necessary skillsto live full and satisfying lives as equal citizens of their local communities.

Do to company expansions and recent promotions we are now seeking a Team Leader for on of our Laois locations.

Role Overview

Reporting to:Person in Charge

Job Type:Full-Time, Monday to Friday (some on-call as required)

Working Week: 40 hours a week

Location of Work: Borris-in-Ossory

What We Offer

• Employee of the Month Scheme
• Annual bonus
• EAP Scheme
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Company events
• On-going mentoring and support
• CPD support

Role Responsibilities

• Lead and support staff in delivering high-quality services for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
• Oversee and implement each person’s Personal Plan through regular reviews.
• Liaise with families, schools, and day programme staff to ensure continuity of support.
• Support the PIC in ensuring compliance with HIQA regulations and standards.
• Ensure delivery of appropriate, person-centred care and support for daily living activities.
• Manage key operational areas including safety, risk, finances, transport, and rosters.
• Provide leadership, supervision, and performance management for assigned staff.
• Support staff development through training, personal development planning, and reviews.
• Keep records and databases up to date, including monitoring and auditing processes.
• Act as a point of contact for the service, addressing queries professionally and promptly.
• Minimum of a Level 7 degree in Social Care or equivalent.
• Previous experience in the ID sector, preferably in a management/supervisory role
• CORU registered (or in the process)
• Working knowledge of HIQA standards and regulations
• Garda Vetting/Police Clearance