Team Leader

Job description

Ready to step into a leadership role and make a real impact in Social Care?

Orange Recruitment is urgently hiring a Team Lead for a respected adult residential service in Kildare. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and qualified professional to support and guide a team in delivering high-quality, person-centred care to adults with intellectual disabilities.

As Team Lead, you’ll play a key role in supporting the daily operations of the service, supervising staff, and ensuring a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment for residents. Applicants must hold a Level 7 qualification in Social Care (or equivalent), be CORU registered or in the process, and have a full driving licence with access to a vehicle. This permanent position offers excellent benefits, real career progression, and the opportunity to lead within a supportive and community-focused setting in Kildare.

Salary Range: €41,269 – €52,445 per annum
Contract Type: Full-time, 40 hours per week, permanent

Core Benefits

• Rosters issued in advance for improved work-life balance

• Enhanced pay including Saturday premiums, double pay on Sundays, and unsocial hour allowances

• 22 days of paid annual leave

• Structured salary scales with progression opportunities

• Death-in-service benefit

• Reimbursement of travel expenses

• Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Why Partner with Orange Recruitment?

• Personalised interview coaching to help you succeed

• Expert guidance from professionals who understand the social care sector

• Fast 24-hour turnaround on applications

• Clear and consistent communication throughout the process

Additional Perks

• Increased staff ratios on shift for stronger team support

• Cycle to Work scheme participation

• Free on-site parking

• Genuine opportunities for career growth and development

• Fully funded mandatory training

Essential Requirements

• Level 7 qualification in Social Care (or equivalent)

• CORU registration (in-process or completed)

• Full driving licence and access to own vehicle

• Minimum one year’s experience supporting vulnerable adults, ideally with supervisory or leadership experience

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee Daily Operations: Support the safe and effective running of the residential service, ensuring quality care aligned with organisational values.

• Lead and Support the Team: Supervise and mentor Social Care Assistants and Volunteers, fostering a positive and collaborative team environment.

• Maintain Compliance: Assist in upholding all statutory, HSE, and HIQA requirements, ensuring day-to-day operations meet quality and safety standards.

• Champion Resident Well being: Prioritise the rights, dignity, and independence of residents, ensuring a person-centred approach in all aspects of care.

• Create a Supportive Environment: Help maintain a homely, inclusive space that supports the emotional and practical needs of all residents.

• Promote Service Improvement: Contribute to quality assurance processes, identifying areas for improvement and ensuring best practice is followed.

• Model Leadership: Lead by example through professional conduct, clear communication, and an empowering approach to staff and residents.

• Support Individual Planning: Work closely with the Person in Charge and multidisciplinary teams to help residents achieve personal goals.

• Manage Challenges Effectively: Apply calm, respectful, and constructive conflict resolution when needed.

• Support Organisational Values: Contribute to a values-driven culture that upholds the organisation’s mission and ethos in everyday service delivery.