Team Manager (Residential)

Corlann; Gort; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Corlann West (Residential) seeks an experienced Team Manager for CNM2/SCM2 grade to lead designated centres. You will oversee teams, maintain person-centred service delivery, and ensure compliance with HIQA/Health Act 2007 requirements.

The role requires 5+ years in the sector with 3+ years in management, a clean driving licence, and strong leadership and collaborative skills. Closing date and details are provided in the attached notice.

Qualifications

• Qualified nursing or social care professional registered with CORU or eligible for registration.
• Management qualification or commitment to obtain within role.
• Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience including 3 years in management within disability services.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction for teams, coordinating to develop person-centred services.
• Ensure services meet Health Act 2007 regulations and operate within budget.
• Act as PIC for designated centre and contribute to management team.

Skills

Leadership and planning skills

Goal setting and evaluation

Communication skills

Team leadership

Computer skills / data management

Education

Nursing qualification with CORU registration

Social Care qualification with CORU registration

QQI Level 6 Health and Social Care Management

Tools

Full driving licence

Job description

Corlann is the new name for Brothers of Charity Services Ireland.Corlann draws inspiration from cor, the Latin word for heart, and lann, the Irish word for place. Together, they express a powerful idea: that heart is at the centre of everything we do, and that our purpose is to create a place of belonging for every person we support. Corlann symbolises our determination to shape a vibrant, progressive future for our services, and to advocate tirelessly so that the people we support can shape t

Corlann is the new name for Brothers of Charity Services Ireland.Corlann draws inspiration from cor, the Latin word for heart, and lann, the Irish word for place. Together, they express a powerful idea: that heart is at the centre of everything we do, and that our purpose is to create a place of belonging for every person we support. Corlann symbolises our determination to shape a vibrant, progressive future for our services, and to advocate tirelessly so that the people we support can shape t Show more

Skills and attributes

• CORU or NMBI registered
• Clinical Nurse Manager 2/Social Care Manager 2)

Description

CORLANN - WEST

(Residential)

(Salary Grade: Clinical Nurse Manager 2 / Social Care Manager 2)

ORCHARD SERVICES, GORT CO. GALWAY

JOB REF: 105191

Orchard Services provide day, residential and respite community-based services using a person-centered approach to meet the needs of adults with intellectual disabilities. The vision of the service is to support people with intellectual disabilities to achieve a full and valued life in their local community. Our aim is to provide a quality service that promotes the independence and potential of each individual we support at all stages of their lives.

As our service numbers increase we are looking to expand our service Management Team. The Team Manager will have Person in Charge (PIC) responsibility for one Designated Centre.

The Role

The Team Manager will provide leadership and direction for the teams, actively coordinating the teams to ensure the development of person-centred services. The Team Manager will work with and support the staff teams and be responsible for the overall operational management of the specified locations of the service. With Person in Charge responsibilities, the Team Manager will be responsible for ensuring that the service meets the regulations as laid out in the Health Act 2007.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 Orchard Services management team.

Reporting To/ Responsible To

Qualifications/Experience

• A relevant 3rd level qualification in the Social Care or Health Sector e.g. Nursing qualification and current Live Register Certificate from NMBI or Social Care qualification and be registered in the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board - CORU 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)
• 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.
• Candidates must have at least 5 years post qualification experience including a minimum of 3 years in a management role, gained in services for people with intellectual disabilities.
• Candidates must have a full clean manual driving licence.
• Experience of working with individuals with behaviours that challenge is essential.
• Candidates must be able to demonstrate experience of leading and supporting a team.
• Practical working knowledge and experience of HIQA regulations and Standards is essential.
• Experience in community networking, supporting individuals to partake in activities in their local community, goal setting and programme implementation is desirable.

Skills

• Leadership and planning skills
• Ability to set goals, put these goals into action and evaluate their success
• Ability to exercise good judgement, discretion and confidentiality
• Creativity and self-motivation skills
• Effective communication style in both written and verbal forms
• Work ethic in a team environment using a person-centred philosophy
• Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post.
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Proficiency in computer skills and online data management systems.

Working Hours

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.

Contracted hours will be based on a 7-day duty roster and will depend on the qualification of the successful candidate. Contracted hours of work are rostered to meet the requirements of the service, to include days, evenings, weekends, public holidays, as service need requires.

The Team Manager will have Person in Charge (PIC) responsibility for one Designated Centre.

An ‘On Call’ commitment is required and flexibility around this will be expected in order to meet service needs.

Thesuccessful candidate will be required to take responsibility as the senior person on duty in order to support colleagues across Orchard Services, on a rostered basis, outside of usual business hours.

Corlann’s model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures, requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each individual.

Leave will be granted according to the agreed leave assigned to the grade of the successful candidates i.e. Social Care Manager 2 or Clinical Nurse Manager 2. Annual leave must be planned in advance with the Area Manager / Service Coordinator to ensure appropriate and adequate cover is provided for the service.

Remuneration

Based on the salary scale attached to the qualification of the successful candidates i.e. Social Care Manager 2 or Clinical Nurse Manager 2.

This post is Specified-Purpose Full-Time and Pensionable.

A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the post. The employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period should the employer find that the appointee is unsuitable to continue employment. The probation period may be extended at the Employer’s discretion.

To view full Job Description, please find attached.

Informal enquiries to Margaret Kearney, Area Manager or Michelle Martyn (West Region) Service Coordinator on 091 631530.

Closing Date for receipt of completed Application Forms & CV’s on-line is 5pm on Monday the 26th of October, 2026

Interview date is to be confirmed.

Corlann is an equal opportunities employer

Corlann is an Equal Opportunity Employer