Staff Nurse - Social Care Worker - Support Worker in County Offaly

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.

The successful candidates will be provided with the opportunity to support individuals with independent living skills, community inclusion and the promotion of their personal health and wellbeing. Our wide variety of services provide full time residential support to individuals with physical and/or intellectual disabilities/autism in both individualized and group settings.

The shift patterns include day/evening/overnight (sleepovers and waking night duty).

Requirements

Relevant recognised Diploma in Social Care / Applied Social Studies in Social Care/Disability/social Care Practice (Level 7 on National Framework of Qualifications) which are CORU approved. Please note Social Care candidates must be registered with or in the process of registering with CORU. Nursing Qualification (RNID/General/Mental Health – NMBI registered). Or HSE recognised Fetac/QQI Level 5 Major award or willingness to complete.

A valid driving licence to drive a manual vehicle in Ireland.

Experience of supporting adults with intellectual disabilities/autism.

Knowledge of HIQA Standards.

Good connections in the local community an advantage.

Ability to use own initiative and plan effectively.

Minimum basic level IT Skills, using email, word doc and systems.

Suitability as outlined in the introduction to the role.

Details

Location: Offaly

Sector: public sector

Contract Type: Permanent, Various Contracts

Indicative salary: €38,166–€56,592 per year (HSE Staff Nurse national pay scale, effective Jun 2026).

Closing date: 5 Oct 2026

Informal enquiries to: Ciaran Malone 087-7528048, Pio Spillane 087 4770989

How to Apply

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