The Rehab Group
We are an independent voluntary organisation providing services and support for people with disabilities and their families for more than 70 years. Our work positively impacts the lives of over 12,000 people with disabilities, equipping them with the confidence, skills, and self-belief to achieve their expressed goals
We Welcome All Backgrounds and Abilities!
We are an inclusive employer and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including those with different abilities.
We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible work environment for all individuals. If you require any reasonable accommodations during the application process or once employed, please let us know. Examples of accommodations we can provide include modified workstations, flexible work hours, assistive technologies, or adjustments to communication methods during interviews or in the workplace. Our goal is to ensure that all candidates and employees have the support they need to succeed in their roles.
Join Our Team and Make a Difference!
Team Leader
Doon Residential Service
Tralee, Co Kerry
Fixed Term Contract 6 months, 39 hours
Job Purpose
The Team Leader will assist the Residential Services Manager in the delivery of a quality ‘client focused’ service. They will have a role in the management and planning of entry and exiting of service, whilst supporting clients with Autism, Intellectual and sensory disabilities within a person centred service. Implementing and ensuring HIQA regulations and RehabCare standards while overseeing the delivery of a quality, customer focused service.
Minimum Education & Skills required
§ A third level graduate minimum QQI Level 6, Health & Social Care
§ Ability to develop and maintain support /care plans and provide required support and care to clients on an individual person centered basis, in line with the client’s requests and wishes in a respectful and dignified manner to ensure that clients are leading their service of care.
§ Candidates should have an understanding, knowledge and experience of working with clients who have varied disabilities. Should be able to maintain a high standard of care in line with RehabCare’s policy and procedures, while ensuring that HIQA standards and regulations are maintained within the residential service.
§ Experience of management and supervising both individuals and teams
Job Duties & Responsibilities
§ To manage the day to day delivery of a truly person centred service for all clients
§ Excellent communication, interpersonal, organisational, logistical and IT skills
§ To manage and provide support to staff team within the service maintaining staff rotas, training, leadership, supervision, support/care plans and communication across various staff shifts.
§ To document information and complete paperwork as deemed necessary for delivery of service to the clients
§ To liaise with families, and other personnel as directed by the Service Manager.
Salary: Starting at point 1 €46,767.01– point 5 €51,496.72 per annum
What We Offer:
- Paid maternity/paternity/adoption leave
- Health and Wellbeing programme
- Company credit union scheme
- Financial support for studying and study leave
- Long Service Reward Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Closing Date: Tuesday, 16th June 2026
To view full extensive job description please, click apply to visit our company site and download attachment at the bottom of the page.
These duties and responsibilities are a reflection of the present service requirements and may be subject to review and amendment to meet the changing needs of the services.
The Rehab Group is an equal opportunity employer
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