Clinical Nurse Manager 2/ Social Care Leader

OASIS Group; Limerick; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave entitlement

Bike to work scheme

Public sector benefits

Job summary

Avista in Limerick is seeking a Clinical Nurse Manager 2 / Social Care Leader to oversee residential services for people with intellectual disabilities. The role requires registration (NMBI) or level 8 (preferred) with CORU/NMBI eligibility, a management qualification, and a minimum of five years in nursing or social care.

A full driving licence and English proficiency are necessary. The post is full-time and permanent, based in Limerick, with salary subject to public sector experience and

Qualifications

• Have at least 5 years post registration in Nursing or Social Care, with 3 years in Intellectual disability services.
• Experience of supporting people with intellectual disabilities, complex health needs, autism and behaviours of concern.
• Excellent leadership and ability to work on own initiative; strong managerial, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with families and the wider MDT.
• Knowledge of HIQA standards/regulations and Health Act 2007; ability to maintain HIQA compliance.
• Full clean manual Irish driving licence.
• Knowledge of person-centred planning and New Directions Standards.
• Experience at CNM1 level/equivalent in Intellectual Disability.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a holistic, person-centred approach in the role.
• Support people to live their best lives and develop skills in identified areas.

Skills

Driving license

Leadership

English proficiency

Education

CORU recognised Social Care Qualification

FETAC/QQI Level 6 management qualification or equivalent

NMBI registration OR QQI Level 8 (preferred)

Job description

Clinical Nurse Manager 2/ Social Care Leader

• Limerick, Ireland
• Full time, Permanent

Who We Are

We are a person-centred, rights-based organisation that is dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with intellectual disabilities. We currently provide services in Limerick, North Tipperary, and Dublin. Our mission at Avista is to work together with the people we support to live their best lives through the delivery of quality services while promoting their roles as active citizens in an inclusive society.

Skills and attributes

• A full clean driving license
• Recognised Management Qualification FETAC/QQI Level 6 or equivalent
• NMBI Registration OR QQI Level 8 is desirable but applicants with level 7 degree
• CORU recognised Social Care Qualification
• Proficiency in English

Description

CLINICAL NURSE MANGER 2/ SOCIAL CARE LEADER

Community Residential Service, Limerick

Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience and pro-rated for hours of work.

REF:

• NMBI Registration OR QQI Level 8 is desirable but applicants with level 7 degree who have relevant experience will be considered. The award must be considered eligible for CORU registration.

• Recognised Management Qualification FETAC/QQI Level 6 or equivalent.
• Have at least 5 years post registration in either Nursing or Social Care of which 3 must be within Intellectual disability services.
• Have experience of supporting people with intellectual disabilities, complex health needs, autism and behaviours of concern
• Excellent leadership skills and the ability to work on own initiative. Proven managerial, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with families and the wider MDT.
• Have a detailed knowledge of the HIQA standards / regulations and Health Act 2007 and have the ability to maintain compliance with HIQA.

• Full clean manual Irish driving licence.
• Proficiency in the English language.

• Knowledge of person-centred planning and New Directions Standards.
• Have previous experience at CNM1 level/ equivalent within the area of Intellectual Disability.

Interested applicants must demonstrate the following:

• Ability to adopt a holistic and person-centred approach to your role.
• To ensure people are supported to live their best lives and develop skills and competencies around identified areas of interest and learning.

Applicants should possess Level 2 behavioural competencies of Avista competency framework.

Why work with us?

• Supportive and innovative working environment.
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Bike to work Scheme

Closing date for receipt of applications 5th October 2026 at 5pm

Avista reserves the right to close the competition early should a sufficient number of applications be received.

"A panel may be formed from which future positions may be filled across the Limerick service."

Avista is a public body and subject to Freedom of Information and Data Protection Requests.

Avista is an equal opportunities employer.

Paid Time-Off for Vacation and Sick Days