Attuned HealthCare
www.attunedhealthcare.ie
Social Care Team Lead- Residential Services
Location: Knocktopher Co. Kilkenny
Full-Time, Permanent Position
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 Leader to join our team to oversee the Residential Services in Knocktopher Kilkenny.
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
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Work-life balance culture
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Paid sick leave
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Positive and inclusive workplace
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Ongoing supervision and mentoring from an experienced team
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24-hour on-call support
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Full paid, high-quality training programme
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Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
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Clear pathway for career progression
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Education Assistance Policy
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Paid breaks
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Meals provided
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My Future Fund Pension
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Employee Assistance Programme (Health Assured)
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Free parking
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Bike to Work scheme
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Refer-a-friend bonus
Salary: €40,000- €45,000 DOE
The Role
We are seeking a dedicated Social Care Team Leader to support the delivery of highquality, personcentered care within a microresidential service for individuals with complex support needs.
In this leadership role, you will support the Centre Manager with the daytoday 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
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Support the Social Care Manager in daily operational management including:
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Staff rostering
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Monitoring center budgets
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Completing daily/weekly compliance checklists
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Support the Centre Manager with audits, incident reviews, and qualityimprovement initiatives.
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Ensure full compliance with HIQA/MHC standards, safeguarding policies, and legislative requirements.
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Lead, supervise, coach, and support care and administrative staff.
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Oversee personalised support plans to ensure individual needs, rights, and choices are central to care delivery.
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Build strong, collaborative relationships with families, advocates, MDT members, and external agencies.
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Maintain high standards in safety, health, infection control, and GDPR and data management.
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Promote a culture of respect, professionalism, empowerment, and continuous improvement.
Who Will Thrive in This Role
You will thrive at Attuned if you are:
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Valuesdriven, compassionate, and professional
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Confident supporting individuals with complex emotional, behavioural, or disability-related needs
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Motivated to grow and develop as a leader
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Comfortable working independently while contributing positively to a team
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Passionate about quality, safeguarding, ethical practice, and positive outcomes
Essential Requirements
We are seeking motivated, compassionate, and professional Team Leader who are committed to delivering high-quality residential care.
The ideal candidate is expected to have:
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A recognised qualification in Social Care / Health Care at QQI Level 7 or higher (or equivalent) or evidence of enrolment or currently studying a CORU recognised qualification in Social Care at QQI Level 7
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Hold a CORU approved Social Care Worker qualification /have applied for CORU registration (evidence of application will be necessary)
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Proven experience working in residential services with individuals who present with complex needs.
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Strong leadership, communication, and decisionmaking skills.
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Excellent documentation, organisational, and reportwriting skills.
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Confidence in using IT systems and digital recordkeeping tools.
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Understanding of best practice in residential care, safeguarding, individuals' rights, and trauma-informed approaches.
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Commitment to Children First (if working with children)
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Knowledge of the Trust in Care Policy (if working with adults)
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Successful Garda Vetting and legal right to work in Ireland.
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Full clean driver's licence.
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A professional, respectful, and empathetic approach
Job Types: Permanent, Full time
