Residential Leader (Social Care Manager 1/CNM1) in County Westmeath

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. Currently we employ over 1,700 staff and support people in Laois, Offaly, Westmeath, Meath, Longford, Kildare, Tipperary, Kilkenny. We provide supports through the Regional structure and the Person Centred Wing. Each region exercises a high level of devolved autonomy across all major operational functions including residential homes, day supports, respite. The Person Centred Wing offers the opportunity to have someone work with you who comes with an exclusively individualised focus on getting to know you and figuring out what needs to happen so that you get the opportunity to create the life you want for yourself. What people want is usually very ordinary but is seen as ‘extraordinary’ if you have a disability. Refer to the Muiriosa Foundation Website for further information.

There are administration centres in each of the regions of the organisation.

Residential Leader (Social Care Manager 1/CNM1) (Includes Person in Charge Responsibility) Permanent Full-time - 78 hours per fortnight Would you like to join our Team and help shape the future of our Organisation and more importantly assist those within our Organisation to shape their future. If the answer is yes; then please read on.

We are seeking applications from dynamic and compassionate leaders to join our Longford/Westmeath/Meath Services to work as part of a larger management team based in our Mullingar offices. The successful person will be working as part of an innovative management team that is working in partnership with Leadership experts to deliver sustainable change in our practice, and in turn improve the outcomes for the individuals we support.

Leading teams will play a key role and it is expected that your leadership skills will deliver positive change for all. The focus of this role will be on driving change and delivering positive outcomes. The role will suit candidates with strong organisational and management skills seeking to progress in their careers.

The role incorporates Person in Charge responsibilities, which requires a management qualification and experience in managing teams.

In return we can offer a flexible work/life balance, Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, convenient parking at the office, and support for learning and development opportunities, an Organisational Health and Well Being Programme, excellent career opportunities, Public Service Pension Scheme and much more.

Requirements

• Relevant Qualification qualification appropriate to role
• Minimum of 3 years post qualification management experience in ID Services
• Full Current Manual Driving Licence
• Social Care candidates must be registered with or in the process of Registering with CORU

Details

Location: Westmeath

Contract type: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: Indicative HSE pay scale for this grade, effective Jun 2026: €57,484–€67,130 per year

Closing date: 7 Sept 2026

Who to contact for enquiries: Jennifer Quinn, Area Director on 087- 7115678 or Margaret Boyle, Area Leader 087 -9470671

How to Apply

To apply and pursue a rewarding career with The Muiriosa Foundation please go to our web page at Current Vacancies Muiriosa Foundation.