Residential Leader Contract

Laois Region Residential Services

RESIDENTIAL LEADER (Social Care Manager 1/CNM1 - Includes Person in Charge Responsibility)

Fixed Term 12 month 78 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? Muiríosa 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 0872452756 – Colm Heffernan 0879810958

Closing Date for receipt of completed applications: Monday 16th December 2024.

To apply and for further details please go to our web page at

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