Social Care Lead – Day Services
Locations: North Tipperary / South Offaly
Hours: Permanent Part-Time (35 Hours per Week)
The Role
3Q Recruitment is recruiting for a Social Care Lead to support Day Services across North Tipperary and South Offaly. This is a structured, leadership-focused role within a regulated environment supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities.
You will lead day-to-day operations, support staff, and ensure high standards of care, safety, and service delivery in line with HIQA requirements and best practice.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day leadership, supervision, and support to Social Care staff
- Ensure delivery of person-centred, rights-based supports
- Support individuals with daily activities, life skills, and community participation
- Lead individual planning, reviews, and goal setting
- Maintain a safe, hygienic, and compliant service environment
- Ensure all practices meet HIQA standards and organisational policies
- Support management of behaviours of concern using structured approaches
- Promote teamwork, accountability, and a positive working environment
- Maintain accurate records and documentation
Requirements
- Level 7 or higher in a CORU-recognised Social Care qualification
- Full clean driving licence (manual)
- Experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities
- Strong understanding of person-centred care and community inclusion
- Good communication and organisational skills
- High standard of English (written and spoken)
- Garda Vetting is mandatory for relevant roles.
- International Police Clearance is required where a candidate has lived or worked outside Ireland for 6 months or more since the age of 16
- Experience supporting behaviours of concern
- Knowledge of HIQA standards and regulations
- Previous leadership or supervisory experience
Salary & Benefits:
- €40,851 – €57,217 (pro-rata, based on experience)
- Permanent, part-time contract (35 hours per week)
- Structured daytime service (no late nights)
- Pension scheme
- Generous annual leave
- Paid maternity leave and sick pay scheme
- Bike to Work Scheme
- Tax Saver Travel Scheme
- Clear pathway to career progression
About Us:
At 3Q Recruitment, we operate a People-First approach.
We are a full-suite specialist agency in Temporary Recruitment and Permanent Recruitment, connecting the healthcare sector with experienced, reliable catering and hospitality professionals across Ireland. With our Head Office in Dublin and Candidate & Processing Hubs in Offaly and Galway, we support non-profit, community and healthcare services nationwide with high-quality temporary staffing solutions and permanent recruitment services.
Our team supports both candidates and employers with tailored recruitment services including interview preparation, upskilling, administrative guidance, on-site visits and 24/7 support. Whether you are seeking flexible temporary work or long-term permanent opportunities, we work closely with you to match the right role to your experience and career goals.
What sets us apart? We go the extra mile for both candidates and clients. Our recruitment services are built on our 3 Q’s: Quality, Qualified and Quantity. With over 25 years of experience, 5 million temporary staffing hours, 200+ professionals on our panel and hundreds of careers developed through both Temporary and Permanent Recruitment, we don’t just fill jobs, we build teams and grow careers.
Apply Today!
If you’re ready for a fulfilling role as a Social Care Lead in North Tipperary & South Offaly, we invite you to apply and join our dedicated team.
For more information about this position and other opportunities across Temporary Staffing and Permanent Recruitment, please contact our Office Team at (01) 878 3335.
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Job Expiry: May 9, 2026
