Residential Leader Fixed Term Contract Laois Region in County Laois

About the Role

Muiríosa Foundation supports individuals (and their families) with an intellectual disability and/or autism to live self-directed, connected and fulfilling lives. We are looking for dynamic leaders to support people with intellectual disability to achieve their life goals, dreams and aspirations. Are you a motivated and compassionate leader ready to make a lasting impact? Muiríosa Foundation is on the lookout for enthusiastic Residential Leaders to join our established team. These are additional posts to enhance the current management structure in Laois. Bring your passion for community, innovation, and supportive leadership to create a positive living environment where everyone thrives!

Requirements

• Qualification appropriate to the role e.g. Nursing, Social Care, other relevant qualification.
• 3 years’ supervisory/managerial experience qualifying them to take on the role of PIC within intellectual disability services.
• Completed a Management Course.
• Full current manual driving licence to drive in Ireland.
• Participation in the regional On-call roster.
• Experience of supporting adults with intellectual disabilities and/or autism.
• Displays professional knowledge and skills in order to undertake role.
• Communication & Interpersonal skills.
• Initiative and Motivation.
• Excellent organisational, logistical and I.T skills.
• Have a robust knowledge and understanding of HIQA standards and statutory requirements and their responsibilities as a Person In Charge.
• Expected to maintain up to date and accurate records to ensure a high standard of care and support is provided to each resident at all times.
• Be flexible and capable of managing competing priorities within their workload.
• Be able to lead teams in the provision of high quality services and achieving objectives.
• Be able to demonstrate an ability to effectively communicate with the individuals, their families, other professionals and people important in the individuals’ life.
• Be able to demonstrate an ability to adapt their interpersonal skills within the context of varying situations as they arise.
• Be expected to work on their own initiative as well as being a team player supporting their colleagues.
• Support, supervise and motivate the staff teams reporting to them.
• Have a key focus in supporting the residents to be active citizens and achieve goals identified through their Person Centered Planning Process in their residential/respite service.
• Be integral in driving forward the ethos of Muiriosa Foundation and promoting self-determination and self-direction for each individual.
• Willing to undertake education and training as may be required for the role.
• Willingness to take on the role of PIC.
• As part of the Role you will be required to travel between locations.

Details

Location: Laois, Ireland

Contract Type: Full-time, Fixed Term

Contract Tenure: 12 months, 78 hours per fortnight

Closing Date: 4 Aug 2026, 4:00 PM

Informal Enquiries - Area Directors: Colm Heffernan 0879810958

How to Apply

To apply and for further details please go to our web page at Current Vacancies Muiriosa Foundation.