Laois Region Residential Services RESIDENTIAL LEADER (Social Care Manager 1/CNM1 - Includes Person in Charge Responsibility) Fixed Term 24 months 70 hours per fortnight Contract We are looking for dynamic leaders to support people with intellectual disability to achieve their life goals, dreams and aspirations. Are you a motivated and compassionate leader ready to make a lasting impact? Muirosa Foundation is on the lookout for enthusiastic Residential Leaders to join our established team. These are additional posts to enhance the current management structure in Laois. Bring your passion for community, innovation, and supportive leadership to create a positive living environment where everyone thrives! Person Specification The ability to lead and support teams keeping individuals at the centre of service provision at all times by promoting self-determination and self-direction. Demonstrate an ability to manage competing priorities. Lead and inspire teams to deliver exceptional care and support within our residential services. Foster a positive, inclusive culture where residents feel empowered and valued within their home and local community. Oversee daily operations, ensuring high-quality standards and compliance with regard to National Regulations. Engage with the community and spearhead initiatives that enhance residents experiences. Manage resources efficiently, contributing to both resident satisfaction and operational excellence. Communicate effectively with the individuals we support, their families and people important in each individuals life. Ability to work on their own initiative as well as supporting colleagues within a Team. Support the maintenance of up to date and accurate recording to ensure and demonstrate a high standard of care and support to each resident. Demonstrate interpersonal skills including; planning, data management, IT and organisational skills. Have a robust knowledge and understanding of HIQA standards and statutory requirements and their responsibilities as a Person In Charge. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the following skills for the role: Have Qualification appropriate to the role e.g. Nursing, Social Care, other relevant qualification. 3 years supervisory/managerial experience qualifying them to take on the role of PIC within intellectual disability services. Completed a Management Course. Full current manual driving licence to drive in Ireland. Participation in the regional On-call roster. Suitability as outlined above. Candidate should note that as part of this role they will be required to travel between locations (This position will be remunerated appropriateto Qualification) Informal Enquiries: Area Directors: Liz Murphy Colm Heffernan Closing Date for receipt of completed applications: Monday 17th November 2025 @ 10am To apply and for further details please go to our web page at Current Vacancies Muiriosa Foundation [Links Not Allowed] N.B. When applying for positions on Rezoomo it is recommended to use a PC, Laptop or Tablet as some mobile phones are not compatible with this software. Skills: Qualification appropriate to Role Recognised Management Course Suitability as outlined in Specification Details Minimum of 3 years experience in a similar role Full Current Manual Driving Licence Benefits: Paid Time-Off for Vacation and Sick Days Professional Development + Growth EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) Opportunities for Advancement Great Location Ergonomics assesments Pension Scheme
STAFF NURSE LONGFORD/WESTMEATH RESIDENTIAL SERVICES (Relief) Informal enquiries to: Amy Flynn, Area Leader- We are continuously growing and looking for talented and enthusiastic Nurses to join our team. An exciting opportunity has arisen within our organisation for a Staff Nurse (RNID) to join our Adult Residential Services in Longford/Westmeath Residential Services. This post will enable the successful candidate to make a lasting impression on peoples lives while enhancing their own clinical skills. As a dynamic and ever-changing organisation, we provide many opportunities for promotion and progression within the service. We expect and are happy to assist with Continued Professional Development. This exciting role will involve working with many other disciplines as part of a wider team that promotes positive risk management, inclusion in all aspects of society, and attention to the will and preference of the people we support. Report writing is computerised and all care documentation is recorded and stored electronically so a working knowledge of technology is desirable. The ideal candidate for this role should have a strong interest in supporting adults with intellectual disabilities and/ or autism. Experience in the disability sector is preferred including behaviours of concern, community integration and person- centred planning. Requirements: On the live register of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland, RNID or awaiting registration. Excellent Communication Skills to include Leadership, Mentoring, Support and Supervision. Knowledge of HIQA standards. Knowledge of Safeguarding and Protection of Vulnerable Adults. Excellent, interpersonal, organisational, logistical and IT skills. Flexibility within the roster. A full current licence to drive a manual vehicle in Ireland. Suitability as outlined in the introduction to the role. Experience working alone with vulnerable adults. Empathetic, approachable and respectful with a positive attitude. Please note that the successful candidates will be required to be available for any of day, weekend, waking night duty and/or sleep-over / over-night shifts. In addition, we require staff members to be willing to work alone in the residents homes and to be flexible to work across all residents homes in the area, moving location as priorities change. Closing Date for receipt of completed applications: 25th November 2025 Skills: Knowledge of HIQA Standards Relevant recognised Qualification suitability as outlined in the introduction to ... On the live register of the NMBI (RNID) Full manual driving Licence Benefits: Paid Time-Off for Vacation and Sick Days Professional Development + Growth EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) Opportunities for Advancement Great Location Ergonomics assesments Pension Scheme
Role: Senior Grade Clinical/Counselling Psychologist Location: The successful candidate will have the possibility of hybrid working. The office base will be in Tullamore. Tenure: Full-time, permanent (pending probationary period) This is an exciting new service development within the Muiriosa Foundation. The successful candidate will become a key member of an evolving psychological services team led by the Principal Psychology Manager. The person appointed will work as part of the psychology team and in close collaboration with other clinicians in providing psychological assessment, formulation, and a range of interventions to supports to adults with intellectual disabilities and Autistic adults with high support needs. This post will involve in-reach service provision across Laois, Offaly, Westmeath, and Kildare. The Muiriosa Foundation promotes a human rights-based approach. Psychologists develop evidence-informed, and values led, interventions collaboratively with the person supported, following comprehensive assessment of each persons strengths, needs and within the context of their environment. The successful candidate will work flexible hours depending on the needs of the individuals supported and their circles of support. The Senior Psychologist will: Develop a psychological service for people supported by the Person-Centred Wing under the direction of the Principal Clinical Psychologist. The Person-Centred Wing is a set of individualized service arrangements which try to break the mould of traditional services by focussing on Social Role Valorisation as a solution to societal devaluation. Contribute to the delivery and future developments of an effective psychology service in line with organisational priorities and goals, and within established professional standards, guidelines, and policy Work with senior management and the Person-Centred Wing Project Manager to ensure co-ordinated and comprehensive service delivery to, and effective communication with, all stakeholders. Contribute to service planning, development, evaluation, and quality initiatives. What we offer Modern and supportive workplace. Thrive in a contemporary non-profit section 38 organisation committed to excellence, where you will work alongside dedicated and caring professionals who value innovative approaches. Innovation and creativity in how we provide psychological supports. Our role is to work with diverse individuals and unique challenges which require creative and supportive responses. Our approach is to engage with neuroaffirmative ideas and research. We work in close collaboration with Autistic Consultants to expand and improve our clinical practice. Relationships. A primary focus on the importance of attuned therapeutic relationships and meaningful connections. A human rights-based approach to promoting lives free of restrictions. Exciting continuing professional developmentinitiatives including: Collaborative and Proactive Solutions (CPS) Neuroaffirmative practices Trauma informed and trauma focused therapies Gestalt language processing Engagement with Universities. We supervise trainee counselling and clinical psychologists on adult disability placements. We provide academic input and tutoring on professional training courses. The successful candidates must be able to show the following: Undergraduate degree in psychology obtained with 1st or 2nd class honours and Irish post-graduate professional qualification in Clinical or Counselling Psychology, accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland (essential). OR An equivalent professional clinical or counselling psychology qualification from another jurisdiction validated by the Department of Health (essential). Must be a member of the Psychological Society of Ireland or a member of the British Psychological Society (essential). Demonstrated competence in provision of psychological support to adults with intellectual disability and Autistic adults with high support needs. Applicants must have at least five years satisfactory post-graduate experience in professional psychology, no more than three years of which spent in gaining the post-graduate professional qualification, and no less than two years full-time spent in post-qualification experience as a professional psychologist. Years in excess of the permitted three years for completion of the post-graduate training or time not worked will not be taken into consideration when assessing the five years experience requirement. Previous experience in a senior post. Experience of interdisciplinary working. Proved competence in provision of psychological support to adults with intellectual disability and Autistic adults with high support needs (essential) Excellent interpersonal and consultation skills. A commitment to person-centred values. Full driving licence, access to car and ability to travel across a broad geographical area (essential). Informal Enquiries: Ms Ruth Connolly, Principal Clinical Psychology Manager. Email to set up a call. Closing Date for receipt of completed applications: Friday 31st October 2025 @6pm Skills: Excellent interpersonal and consultation skills A commitment to person centred values Full Current Manual Driving Licence Provision of psychological support to adults wi... Benefits: Paid Time-Off for Vacation and Sick Days Tuition reimbursement Professional Development + Growth EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) Opportunities for Advancement Ergonomics assesments Pension Scheme
