The Muiríosa Foundation is seeking dynamic Residential Leaders to join its Intellectual Disability Services in Laois. This part-time, specified-purpose role offers a unique opportunity to support individuals with intellectual disabilities to achieve their personal goals and live fulfilling lives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage residential teams providing high-quality, person-centred support.
- Promote a culture of inclusion, empowerment, and community participation.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and governance standards.
- Oversee day-to-day operations including staffing, reporting, and resource management.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to implement individual support plans.
- Foster professional development among care staff.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- A recognised qualification in Social Care or related field.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a social care or disability services setting.
- Proven leadership and team-management skills.
- Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal abilities.
- Commitment to person-centred approaches and positive risk-taking.
- Full clean driving licence desirable.
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
- Grade: Social Care Manager 1 (Code 3371)
- Pay Scale: As per HSE consolidated salary scales (effective 1 August 2025).
- Contract Type: Specified Purpose, Part-Time
- Benefits: Public sector pension, structured training, supportive working environment.
- Work Schedule: Flexible rostered hours including evenings/weekends as required.
Location & Employer Information
Employer: Muiríosa Foundation
Location: County Laois
The Muiríosa Foundation is a Section 38 publicly funded organisation providing community-based supports for people with intellectual disabilities across the Midlands and beyond. The organisation’s mission is to enable each person to live a meaningful and self-directed life within their community.
Application Details
- Apply Online: https://www.rezoomo.com/job/88083/
- Reference: MFLS801X
- Date Posted: 6 November 2025
- Closing Date: 17 November 2025 at 10:00 (UTC+00:00)
- Proposed Interview Date: End of November 2025
Informal Enquiries:
Liz Murphy, Area Director – 087 245 2756 – liz.murphy@muiriosa.ie
Colm Heffernan – 087 981 0958 – colm.heffernan@muiriosa.ie
