Team Manager

BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND - WEST REGION POST OF TEMPORARY FULL-TIME TEAM MANAGER DEERPARK SERVICES, BALLINASLOE CO.
GALWAY JOB REF: 82842 Deerpark Services provide day, residential and respite 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.
As our service numbers increase we are looking to expand our service Management Team.
The successful candidates will be involved in developing existing services through supporting Team Leaders and local staff teams.
The Team Manager will have Person in Charge (PIC) responsibility for specific locations within the wider Deerpark Services.
The Role: The Team Manager will provide leadership and direction for the team, 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 support the Team Leader and staff teams and be responsible for the overall operational management of specified locations of the service.
With Person in Charge responsibilities, the Team Manager will be responsible for ensuring that the service meets the regulations as laid out in the Health Act 2007.
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 the Deerpark Services management team.
Reporting To/ Responsible To: Service Coordinator /Area Manager Qualifications/Experience/Skills: Candidates must have - 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 An appropriate qualification in Health and Social Care Management is a necessary requirement of the post.
If the successful applicant does not hold such a qualification a commitment to obtaining the qualification prior to taking up the post will be required.
Proven operational experience in the provision of Services for people with an Intellectual Disability is essential.
Experience of working in a person-centred service supporting people with intellectual disabilities, complex health needs, and experience of supporting individuals with challenging behaviour is essential.
Practical working knowledge of, and experience of working within, the 2007 Health Act and subsequent HIQA regulations and Standards 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 manual 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 in line with new directions.
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 a temporary, full time and pensionable on a specific purpose basis linked to a staff members leave Closing date for receipt of completed application forms/CV's online 5pm Sunday 10th August 2025 Interview date to be confirmed The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page.
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