Team Manager

BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND - WEST REGION POST OF PERMANENT FULL-TIME TEAM MANAGER DEERPARK SERVICES, BALLINASLOE CO. GALWAY JOB REF: 82844 Ballinasloe Services provide day, residential and 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.
The Role: The Team Manager will provide leadership and direction for the Day service staff team, outreach programmes and independent living programmes within the Deerpark Services.
The Team Manager will be responsible for actively coordinating the team to ensure the development of person-centred services as agreed on the Service Plan for each Service Area.
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.
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 Orchard Services management team.
Reporting To/ Responsible To: Service Coordinator /Area Manager Qualifications/Experience/Skills: 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 registered with or eligible to register with CORU by November 2025.
View Social Care approved qualifications on Three Year experience in leadership and management is essential.
A management qualification is required.
Proven operational experience in the provision of Services for people with an Intellectual Disability is essential.
Experience of mental health management is a distinct advantage.
Experience of working directly in a person-centred service supporting people with intellectual disabilities, complex health needs, and experience of supporting individuals with behaviours of concern is an essential requirement.
Practical working knowledge of, and experience of working within, the 2007 Health Act and new directions is highly desirable.
Candidates should be able to demonstrate a high degree of practical leadership, communication and team working skills.
The successful candidates must be flexible and dynamic individuals who can relate to people in a range of situations, as well as demonstrate an understanding of, and commitment to, the principles of public accountability as they apply in the health service.
Candidates must have a full clean Irish driving licence.
Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post.
Proficiency in computer skills and on line data management systems are also essential.
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.
It is envisaged that this post will primarily be Monday to Friday with contracted hours of work liable to change between the hours of 8am - 9pm.
Some weekend work may be required An on-call commitment based on a 7 day rostered rotational basis is an essential requirement of the post.
Annual Leave: Leave will be granted according to the agreed leave assigned to the grade of the successful candidates i.e.
CNM2 or SCM2.
Remuneration: Based on the salary scale attached to the grade of the successful candidates i.e.
CNM2 or SCM2.
Probation: A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the posts.
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.
Tenure: The post is permanent, fulltime and pensionable.
Closing date for receipt of completed application forms /CV's on-line is: 5pm, Sunday 10th August 2025 Interviews will take place on the week commencing 18th August.
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