Area Director

Muiriosa Foundation Ltd; Mullingar; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Muiríosa Foundation seeks an experienced Area Director to lead Longford/Meath/Westmeath services from Mullingar. You will oversee day-to-day operations, drive the organisation's mission, and support individuals to live active, self-directed lives.

You will manage large teams, plan community-based services within budget, maintain records, and ensure compliance with HIQA and Health Act 2007. Travel between locations is required, with a focus on person-centred care and collaboration with families

Qualifications

• 3 years’ managerial experience
• Qualified in a relevant field (Social Care, Nursing, or equivalent)
• Full driving licence in Ireland
• Knowledge of National Disability Policy, HIQA Regulations and New Directions
• Willingness to travel between locations
• Ability to communicate effectively with people we support and families

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of designated centres and day services
• Drive the vision, mission and values of the Muiríosa Foundation
• Plan and develop community-based localised services within allocated budgets
• Oversee staffing requirements and recruitment within allocated budgets
• Maintain up-to-date records and reports for the Senior Leadership Team and Health Act 2007
• Advocate for people we support regionally and organisationally
• Travel between locations as required

Skills

Leadership

Management

Planning

Communication

Recruitment

Education

Social Care/Nursing qualification

Management qualification

Job description

AREA DIRECTOR

LONGFORD/MEATH/WESTMEATH SERVICES - Office is based in Mullingar Co. Westmeath.

Permanent Full Time

We are offering this opportunity to an experienced manager to drive forward the vision, mission and values of the Muiríosa Foundation for those we support. They will have a key role in supporting individuals to be active citizens in their local community and promoting self-determination and self-direction for every person supported while overseeing the day-to-day operations of the designated centres and day services within their remit.

The Area Director will ensure that the experience of the people we support is optimally aligned with and driven by the vision of the Muiríosa Foundation.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Display determination and resilience in their approach to working with people we support to achieve a good life.
• Possess and display a strong leadership and management presence to the large team of support staff and managers within their area.
• Plan and develop community based localised services within allocated budgets.
• Plan and maintain strong oversight of staffing requirements and recruitment into services within allocated budgets.
• An ability to maintain up to date and accurate records and reports, including reports to the Senior Leadership Team and those required under the Health Act 2007.
• Ensure a high standard of care and support is provided to each person supported at all times.

The Area Director will be flexible and capable of managing competing priorities within their workload and will have a robust knowledge and understanding of New Directions, HIQA standards and statutory requirements.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate an ability to effectively communicate with the people we support, their families, other professionals and people important in the person’s life. They will be able to demonstrate an ability to adapt their interpersonal skills within the context of the situation

The Area Director will be expected to work on their own initiative as well as being a team player. The position requires excellent managerial, leadership, problem solving skills and an ability to strongly advocate for the people we support both Regionally and Organisationally.

Requirements for the role:

• Must have a strong knowledge of National Disability Policy, HIQA Regulations and New Directions
• Have Qualification appropriate to the role e.g. Social Care, Nursing, other relevant qualification
• 3 years’ managerial experience
• Hold a recognised management qualification.
• A valid Full Licence to drive a manual vehicle in Ireland
• Take on the role of Person Participation in Management as per the Health Act 2007.
• Willingness to take on the role of Person in Charge if required
• Be willing to take part on the Out of Hours roster
• Have excellent communication skills

Candidates should note that as part of this role they will be required to travel between locations.

Monday to Friday Roster.

Closing Date for receipt of completed applications: Monday 9th November 2026 at 5.00pm

Informal enquiries: Louise Kelly 087-7059267/ [e-mail]

This position will be remunerated appropriate to Qualification