Team Manager

Corlann; Strokestown; On-site; EUR 62,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage allowance

On-call allowance

Job summary

Corlann in Ireland seeks a Team Manager to lead Cruachan Adult Services across Strokestown, Elphin, Tulsk, Ballinagare & Ballaghaderreen. You will oversee residential and day services, ensuring person-centred care, staff development, and budget compliance.

The role requires nursing or social care registration, QQI Level 6 management, and at least three years post-qualification experience with intellectual disability. A driving licence and English fluency are essential.

Qualifications

• A 3rd level qualification in Nursing with Live Register verification.
• OR registration in Social Care (CORU) or eligibility via Section 91.
• Must hold QQI Level 6 Health & Social Care Management qualification.
• Minimum of three years post-qualification experience with intellectual disability.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to develop person-centred services.
• Oversee residential and day service locations within the service area.
• Collaborate with Service Coordinator/Area Manager to implement service plans.
• Manage budget and be an active member of the management team.
• Ensure efficient, effective service delivery and staff support.

Skills

Operational experience

Judgement & discretion

Communication skills

Computer skills

Full driving licence

English fluency

Flexibility

Teamwork

Person-centred care

Education

NMBI Live Register

CORU Social Care Register

QQI Level 6 Health & Social Care Management

Section 91 eligibility

Tools

New Directions Interim Standards

HIQA regulations & standards

Job description

CORLANN –WEST REGION

POST: PERMANET FULL-TIME TEAM MANAGER (Clinical Nurse Manager 2/Social Care Manager 2)

CRUACHAN SERVICES (Strokestown, Elphin, Tulsk, Ballinagare & Ballaghaderreen areas)

Ref: 104193

A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent Team Manager Appointments for Cruachan Adult services may be made over the next 6 months.

Cruachan Adult Services

provide a range of community-based services including day, residential, respite, community outreach, family support and a range of multidisciplinary support services. People are supported in day centres, supported employment, social and micro enterprises, training and education and these can be in groups or individualised. People are supported in residential settings in their own homes in the community individually and in groups. We wish to create opportunities for people who use our services to have valued social roles in their communities and to form friendships.

The successful candidates will be involved in developing existing services through supporting the local staff teams. The Team Manager will have Person in Charge (PIC) responsibility and will oversee some residential and day service locations.

Location

Strokestown, Elphin, Tulsk, Ballinagare & Ballaghaderreen areas.

The Role

The Team Manager will provide leadership and direction for the team, actively coordinating the team to ensure the development of person-centred services as agreed on the Service Plan for each Service Area. The role is full-time supernumerary. The Team Manager will support the staff teams and be responsible for the overall operational management of specified locations of the service. The successful candidates will work closely with the Service Coordinator/ Area Manager to ensure that services are delivered in an efficient and effective manner within the agreed budget, and will be proactive members of the management team.

Qualifications/Experience

(I) A relevant 3rd level qualification in Nursing and current Live Register Certificate from NMBI

OR Be registered in the Social Car

OR Be eligible under the Section 91 (existing practitioner) route for registration in the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board - CORU (evidence of application status is necessary).

And

• Hold an appropriate qualification in Health and Social Care Management (QQI Level 6) is a necessary requirement of the post. If the successful applicant does not hold such a qualification, a commitment to obtaining the qualification prior to taking up the post will be required.
• A minimum of three 3 years’ post qualification experience, working with people with an Intellectual Disability is essential.

Skills

• Proven operational experience in the provision of Services for people with an Intellectual Disability is essential.
• Must have the ability to exercise good judgement, discretion and confidentiality, be creative and self-motivated, communicate effectively in both written and verbal forms and co-operate in a team environment with a person-centred philosophy
• Proficiency in computer skills and on-line data management systems is also essential.
• A full clean manual Driving Licence, which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish Roads and use of your own car is an essential requirement.
• Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post.
• Practical working knowledge and experience of working within the 2007 Health Act and subsequent HIQA regulations and Standards is highly desirable.
• Functional Knowledge of New Directions Interim Standards.
• The successful candidates must be flexible and dynamic individuals who can relate to people in a range of situations.

Working Hours

1 x Permanent Full-Time

• For Clinical Nurse Manager 2 (CNM2) grade, a 75 hours fortnight applies as per HR Circular 018/2022.
• For Social Care Manager 2 (SCM2) grade, a 78 hours fortnight applies.

The post will be rostered on a 7-day basis. It is envisaged that the post will primarily be Monday to Friday. Contracted hours of work are flexible within the hours of 8am – 8pm. Some weekend work may occasionally be required.

An on-call commitment on a 7-day rostered basis is an essential requirement of the post. This is rostered between the management team for the county, currently 2-3 times per year. An on-call allowance is paid when applicable.

Corlann model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures quality and person centred planning system requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each person supported.

Annual Leave

Leave will be granted according to the agreed leave assigned to the grade of the successful candidate i.e. CNM2 or SCM2.

Remuneration

Based on the salary scale attached to the grade of the successful candidate, i.e., CNM2 or SCM2 per Department of Health salary scales 01/02/2026.

Tenure

This post is Permanent Full-time and pensionable.

Travel

A mileage allowance is paid for work related travel. The base will be determined on appointment.

Full Job Description Attached

Informal enquiries for this post to Patricia Coleman, Area Manager on 0871447954

Closing date for receipt of completed application forms /CV’s on-line is 5pm, Thursday 1st October 2026.

Interviews will be held on the 9th October 2026

CORLANN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

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