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 . 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.

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

• 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.
• 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: Westmeath
• Contract Type: Permanent, Various Contracts
• Closing Date: 2 Nov 2026
• Salary: Indicative HSE pay scale for this grade, effective Jun 2026: €38,166–€56,592 per year.

How to Apply

Informal enquiries to:

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

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