Team Leader Day Services (Disability Services)

Sligo; Sligo; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Irish care company is seeking a dedicated Team Leader for their Day Services in Sligo. This full-time role involves managing a team while delivering high-quality care to individuals with disabilities. The ideal candidate will have a level 7 qualification and 3+ years of relevant experience. Key responsibilities include fostering team collaboration and supporting individual goals through engaging activities. A compassionate and proactive attitude is essential for success in this rewarding position.

Benefits

Extensive training programme

Career progression opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in Disability Services.
• Experience overseeing staff supervision is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of care practices and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Encourage a supportive and collaborative culture.
• Foster the development of team members.
• Manage in the absence of the Person in Charge.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Compassionate approach

Problem-solving skills

Education

Qualification in relevant discipline (level 7 minimum)

Job description

Team Leader Day Services (Disability Services)

Permanent employee, Full-time · Sligo

About the Role

We are currently seeking applications from those interested in joining us as Team Leader within our Day Services. The role of the Team Leader is essential to ensuring the consistent delivery of high‑quality care that focuses on encouraging the people we support with living their best lives.

As a Team Leader, you will:

• encourage a supportive and collaborative culture among your team.
• Ensure the ongoing focus on the care of the people we support.
• Understand and deliver on our Vision, Mission, and Values.
• Assume management responsibilities in the absence of the Person in Charge.
• Foster the development of team members at all times.

The ideal candidate will support individuals to live their best lives, achieving day to day goals and promoting independence and integration within the community. This is an enjoyable and rewarding role which promotes the people we support to be involved in various activities (i.e., gardening, arts/crafts and many more activities) on‑site at the day service and assist them with activities and day trips in the community.

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday

Hours of work: varies between 8.30am – 17.00pm / 39 hours per week

Location: Ranesboro/Collooney Sligo

Person Specification

• Qualification in relevant discipline (e.g.: social care, health, community care sector) level 7 minimum with 3+ years experience in Disability Services.
• Experience in overseeing the supervision of staff would be highly desirable.
• 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.
• Understanding of the New Directions model, successful applicants should have the ability to develop and maintain support/care plans and provide required support and care to clients on an individual person‑centred basis.
• Experience working with both intellectual disabilities and autism.
• Have a genuine passion for working with individuals with intellectual disabilities.
• Proactive in your care and enjoy a fun loving ethos with activities in the community.
• Must be enthusiastic, resilient, energetic, and proactive.
• Ensuring regular communication with MDT and families of the people we support.
• Have a full driving licence with eligibility to drive in Ireland and be willing to drive company vehicles.
• Be eligible to work in the state without restriction.

Benefits to working with Company

• Extensive training programme
• On‑going mentoring and support
• Continuous Professional Development support
• Career progression opportunities
• Orchard Values Champion Award
• Refer a friend initiative
• Working in a well‑resourced environment with access to the multidisciplinary team
• Employee Assistance Programme for staff and their families

The Orchard Care Group is a wholly Irish owned company 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.