Team Leader - Disability Service

Job Title: Team Leader

Location: Midleton, Co. Cork

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

We are currently recruiting for a Team Leader position based in Midleton, Co. Cork for a leading disability service who are going through a period of growth.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an exciting Disability Service and play a central role in ensuring the organisation achieves its goal of providing quality care to the most vulnerable in our society. This is an exciting time to join the company at a period of sustained growth. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking for great flexibility and a rewarding career.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of Support Workers, providing supervision, mentoring, coaching and staff development.
• Deliver high-quality, person-centred, rights-based support, promoting service users' independence, well-being and community inclusion.
• Ensure compliance with HIQA standards, safeguarding requirements, risk management procedures and quality assurance audits.
• Support day-to-day operations, including staff rostering, payroll, recruitment, inductions and service user transitions.
• Develop, implement and review Person-Centred Plans, supporting service users to achieve their personal goals, build life skills and participate meaningfully in their local communities.

Benefits

• Career Progression Opportunities
• Flexible working hours
• Annual Leave entitlement
• Life Cover
• Mileage Allowance
• Weekly Pay
• Modern New Houses - Excellent working conditions
• Free Parking & Easily Accessible
• And lots more

Requirements

• QQI Level 5 Qualification in Healthcare Support
• Experience in a leadership capacity is desirable
• 3 years' experience in a Health or Social Care Setting as a Care Assistant / Support Worker
• Strong working knowledge of HIQA standards and regulations
• Excellent communication, dedication and ability to work as part of a team