STAFF NURSE/SOCIAL CARE WORKERS/SUPPORT WORKERS 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.

We are recruiting for Staff Nurses, Social Care Workers and Support Workers to join us in our Westmeath Residential Services. We have many residential services throughout Westmeath in locations such as Mullingar, Multyfarnham, Kinnegad, Castlepollard and surrounding areas.

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

Knowledge of HIQA Standards

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.

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

Experience of supporting adults with intellectual disabilities/autism.

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.

Details

Location: Westmeath

Contract Type: Permanent, Various Contracts

Salary: Indicative HSE pay scale for this grade: €38,166–€56,592 per year.

Closing Date: 11 Sept 2026

How to Apply

Informal enquiries to:

• Margaret Boyle 087-9470671
• Clodagh Stones 087-7084302
• Deirdre Murray 087-9131557

Attachments:
Person_Spec_Social_Care_Worker_Residential_January_2025.pdf
Person_Specification-_Staff_Nurse.pdf
Person_Specification_Support_Worker_2025.pdf
Job_Description_Staff_Nurse_2025.pdf
Job_Description_Social_Care_Worker_Residential_January_2025.pdf
Additional_Information_Staff_Nurse_LWM_2025.docx
Job_Description_Support_Worker_2025.docx
Additional_Information_to_upload_SW_2025.pdf
Additional_Information_Social_Care_Worker_2025.pdf