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Orchard Care Group

Location:
Ireland, Sligo

Category:
Health and Beauty

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

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Job Description:

We are currently seeking applications from those interested in joining us as Team Leader within our Day Services. The role of the Team Leader is essential to ensuring the consistent delivery of high -quality care that focuses on encouraging the people we support with living their best lives. This is an enjoyable and rewarding role which promotes the people we support to be involved in various activities (i.e., gardening, arts/crafts and many more activities) on-site at the day service and assist them with activities and day trips in the community.

Job Responsibility:

encourage a supportive and collaborative culture among your team
Ensure the ongoing focus on the care of the people we support
Understand and deliver on our Vision, Mission, and Values
Assume management responsibilities in the absence of the Person in Charge
Foster the development of team members at all times
support individuals to live their best lives, achieving day to day goals and promoting independence and integration within the community
promote the people we support to be involved in various activities (i.e., gardening, arts/crafts and many more activities) on-site at the day service and assist them with activities and day trips in the community

Requirements:

Qualification in relevant discipline (e.g.: social care, health, community care sector) level 7 minimum with 3+ years experience in Disability Services
Experience in overseeing the supervision of staff would be highly desirable
Strong knowledge of care practices, protocols, and regulatory requirements in the care sector
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively 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
Understanding of the New Directions model, successful applicants should have the ability to develop and maintain support /care plans and provide required support and care to clients on an individual person-centred basis
Experience working with both intellectual disabilities and autism
Have a genuine passion for working with individuals with intellectual disabilities
Proactive in your care and enjoy a fun loving ethos with activities in the community
Must be enthusiastic, resilient, energetic, and proactive
Ensuring regular communication with MDT and families of the people we support
Have a full driving license with eligibility to drive in Ireland and be willing to drive company vehicles
Be eligible to work in the state without restriction

What we offer:

Comprehensive induction process
Extensive training programme
On-going mentoring and support
Continuous Professional Development support
Career progression opportunities
Orchard Values Champion Award
Refer a friend initiative
Working in a well-resourced environment with access to the multidisciplinary team
Employee Assistance Programme for staff and their families

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 11, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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