Social Care Team Leader, Leitrim

Team Leader Role The Team Leader supports and leads the residential care team, working with the Centre Management Team to manage day‑to‑day operations, administer shift rosters, and deliver direct support to young people. They maintain an integral practice role, ensuring high quality care, promoting a positive culture, and managing staff supervision and placement plan objectives. This role includes engaging in daily activities and routines, fostering the development, health and wellbeing of the young people, and addressing care coordination needs. The Team Leader is accountable for the centre in the absence of the Person in Charge, Deputy Manager, or Senior Services Manager.

Essential Criteria

2 years full‑time relevant experience working at social care grade with children/young persons

Full manual driving licence with eligibility to drive in Ireland

Full eligibility and availability to work without restriction

Experience in overseeing staff supervision desirable

Strong knowledge of care practices, protocols and regulatory requirements

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, effective 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

Flexibility to work 12‑hr&24‑hr shifts, including days/nights and weekends as required

Qualification at Level 7 or 8 in Social Care or one of the following:

QQI Level 8 in Psychology

QQI Level 7 or Professional Practice Qualification in Child&Adolescent Psychotherapy

QQI Level 7 or Professional Practice in Counselling/Psychotherapy

QQI Level 7 or Professional Practice Qualification in Addiction Counselling

QQI Level 7 in Youth and Community or similar

QQI Level 7 in Social Science/Social Studies

QQI Level 7 in Family Support

Professional Qualification in Teaching (Not TEFL)

Professional Qualification in Nursing Studies

QQI Level 7 in Disability Studies

QQI Level 7 in Applied Behavioural Analysis

BA in Applied Policing or equivalent

Holder of Higher Certificate in Custodial Care (Irish Prison Service) or equivalent

No qualification if CORU registered as a Social Care Worker

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual increments

Premium rates paid on Sunday and Bank Holidays

Flexible rolling roster work schedule to accommodate staff and the people we support

4 working weeks as annual leave

Refer a Friend initiative

Extensive training programmes

Orchard Values Award

Income Protection Scheme

On‑going mentoring and support

Continuous Professional Development support

Career progression opportunities

Well‑resourced environment with access to multidisciplinary team

Employee Assistance Programme for staff and their families

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