Team Leader

Team Leader - Intellectual Disability Services

About Lotus Care

With residential centres across the Midlands, Lotus Care provides residential, respite and support services to children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Since the establishment of our first residential home in 2023, Lotus Care has experienced an exciting period of growth, now employing over 200 staff. Our continued growth reflects the dedication of our teams and our commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred support.

Lotus Care are proud to have been nominated in the Athlone Business Awards for Employer of the Year and the Diversity, Equality & Inclusion Award .

About the role

Reporting to: Person in Charge

Job Type: Full-Time, Monday to Friday (some on-call as required)

Working Week: 40 hours a week

Location of Work: Apple Lodge, Co. Roscommon.

Responsibilities:

Lead and support staff in delivering high-quality services for individuals with intellectual disabilities

Oversee and implement each person's Personal Plan through regular reviews

Liaise with families, schools, and day programme staff to ensure continuity of support

Support the PIC in ensuring compliance with HIQA regulations and standards

Manage key operational areas including safety, risk, finances, transport, and rosters

Provide leadership, supervision, and performance management for assigned staff

Support staff development through training, personal development planning, and reviews

Act as a point of contact for the service, keeping records and databases up to date, including monitoring and auditing processes

Requirements:

Minimum of a Level 7 degree in Social Care or equivalent

Previous experience in the ID sector, preferably in a management/supervisory role

CORU registered or registration in process

Working knowledge of HIQA standards and regulations

What's in it for you?

At Lotus Care we want our staff to feel supported and able to build a future with us. We believe actions speak louder than words! In 2026 alone we celebrated over 40 internal promotions, recognising potential and providing real progression opportunities. With exciting plans for 2027, your future can grow alongside ours.

Competitive premiums and attractive rates of pay

Long Service Awards

Comprehensive inductions and onboarding/in-house training

Refer a friend scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Awards

Company events and team initiatives

Free on-site parking

Applicants must be currently based in Ireland and hold a valid work permit.