Residential Social Care Team Leader - Impact & Growth

Location: On site / Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Medical & Healthcare Social Care / Social Worker
Annual Salary range:from € 40,000.00 to € 45,000.00

Attuned HealthCare

Social Care Team Leads- Residential Services

Full-Time, Permanent Positions

OUR VISION "A World Where Caring is Transformational"

Attuned Healthcare is a values-driven organisation delivering high-quality, residential, community-based support to children and young people with emotional and behavioural needs, adults with intellectual disabilities and/or autism, and individuals who present with complex behaviours/ trauma-informed or high support needs.

We believe in meeting people where they are at and walking alongside them toward positive, sustainable outcomes.

Due to continued service growth, we are seeking passionate and committed Team Leaders to join our team to oversee the Residential Services across the Leinster Region.

At Attuned, our people are our greatest strength. We prioritise supportive leadership, professional development, work-life balance, and a strong team culture, making us an employer of choice within the social care sector.

What We Offer

• Work-life balance culture
• Paid sick leave
• Positive and inclusive workplace
• Ongoing supervision and mentoring from an experienced team
• 24-hour on-call support
• Full paid, high-quality training programme
• Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
• Clear pathway for career progression
• Education Assistance Policy
• Meals provided
• My Future Fund Pension
• Employee Assistance Programme (Health Assured)
• Free parking
• Bike to Work scheme
• Refer-a-friend bonus

The Role

We are seeking a dedicated Social Care Team Leader to support the delivery of high quality, person centered care within a micro residential service for individuals with complex support needs.

In this leadership role, you will support the Centre Manager with the day to day running of the service, ensuring best practice in line with HIQA/MHC regulations, and fostering a safe, empowering, and therapeutic environment.

You will work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT) and play a key role in supporting staff, coordinating care, and maintaining the highest standards of quality and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Social Care Manager in daily operational management including:
• Staff rostering
• Completing daily/weekly compliance checklists
• Support the Centre Manager with audits, incident reviews, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Ensure full compliance with HIQA/MHC standards, safeguarding policies, and legislative requirements.
• Lead, supervise, coach, and support care and administrative staff.
• Oversee personalised support plans to ensure individual needs, rights, and choices are central to care delivery.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with families, advocates, MDT members, and external agencies.
• Maintain high standards in safety, health, infection control, and GDPR and data management.
• Promote a culture of respect, professionalism, empowerment, and continuous improvement.

Who Will Thrive in This Role

You will thrive at Attuned if you are:

• Values driven, compassionate, and professional
• Confident supporting individuals with complex emotional, behavioural, or disability-related needs
• Motivated to grow and develop as a leader
• Comfortable working independently while contributing positively to a team
• Passionate about quality, safeguarding, ethical practice, and positive outcomes

We are seeking motivated, compassionate, and professional Team Leaders who are committed to delivering high-quality residential care.

The ideal candidate is expected to have:

• Level 7 preferred; Level 5/6 with relevant experience considered in Social Care, Social Work, Youth Work, Teaching, Nursing, or Childcare with disability related modules (or another relevant discipline).
• Hold a CORU approved Social Care Worker qualification /have applied for CORU registration (evidence of application will be necessary)
• Proven experience working in residential services with individuals who present with complex needs.
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision making skills.
• Excellent documentation, organisational, and report writing skills.
• Confidence in using IT systems and digital record keeping tools.
• Understanding of best practice in residential care, safeguarding, individuals' rights, and trauma-informed approaches.
• Commitment to Children First (if working with children)
• Knowledge of the Trust in Care Policy (if working with adults)
• Successful Garda Vetting and legal right to work in Ireland.
• A professional, respectful, and empathetic approach

Job Types:Permanent, Full time

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