Social Care Team Lead

Role Overview

Attuned Healthcare is looking for a committed Social Care Team Lead to join its residential services in Knocktopher, County Kilkenny. This is a full-time, permanent position supporting the delivery of person-centred care in a micro-residential setting for people with complex support needs. The organisation works across residential and community-based services for children, young people, adults with intellectual disabilities and/or autism, and people who require trauma-informed or high-support interventions.

The role supports a values-led environment focused on compassionate care, strong governance, and positive long-term outcomes. You will assist the Centre Manager with daily operations, team coordination, compliance, and quality improvement while helping create a safe, empowering, and therapeutic service.

What the Organisation Offers

• A workplace that supports healthy work–life balance
• Paid sick leave
• An inclusive and positive team culture
• Regular supervision and mentoring from an experienced team
• 24-hour on-call support
• A fully paid, high-quality training programme
• Continuous professional development opportunities
• A clear route for career progression
• Education Assistance Policy
• Paid breaks
• Meals provided
• My Future Fund pension
• Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured
• Free parking
• Bike to Work scheme
• Refer-a-friend bonus
• Salary range of €40,000 to €45,000 depending on experience

Key Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day service operations alongside the Social Care Manager
• Help manage staff rosters and scheduling
• Monitor centre budgets
• Complete daily and weekly compliance checks
• Assist with audits, incident reviews, and service improvement actions
• Ensure adherence to HIQA/MHC standards, safeguarding practices, and legal obligations
• Lead, guide, supervise, and coach care and administrative staff
• Oversee individual support plans so each person’s needs, rights, and choices remain central
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with families, advocates, MDT colleagues, and external agencies
• Maintain high standards in safety, health, infection control, GDPR, and data handling
• Promote professionalism, respect, empowerment, and continuous improvement across the service

Who This Role Suits

This position is well suited to someone who is values-led, compassionate, and professional, and who feels confident supporting people with complex emotional, behavioural, or disability-related needs. It also suits a person who wants to grow as a leader, can work independently when needed, and contributes positively to a team environment.

Essential Requirements

• A recognised qualification in Social Care or Health Care at QQI Level 7 or above, or equivalent
• Alternatively, evidence of enrolment in, or current study toward, a CORU-recognised Social Care qualification at QQI Level 7
• A CORU-approved Social Care Worker qualification, or evidence that CORU registration has been applied for
• Prior experience in residential services supporting people with complex needs
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making ability
• Excellent documentation, organisation, and report-writing skills
• Comfort using IT systems and digital record-keeping tools
• Understanding of good practice in residential care, safeguarding, rights-based support, and trauma-informed approaches
• Commitment to Children First where relevant
• Knowledge of Trust in Care Policy where relevant
• Successful Garda Vetting
• Legal permission to work in Ireland
• A full clean driving licence
• A respectful, professional, and empathetic approach

Additional Information

This is a permanent, full-time role based onsite in Knocktopher, County Kilkenny. The organisation highlights that it is growing and is seeking someone passionate and committed to leading residential services with a strong focus on quality, safeguarding, and ethical practice.