Lead Trauma-Informed Youth Residential Care Leader

Odyssey Social Care; Clonmel; On-site; EUR 42,432 - 46,176; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible rosters

Core training

Team events

Education grants

Insurance benefits

Incremental pay

EAP Day 1

Collaborative culture

Career progression

Job summary

Odyssey Social Care Ltd is seeking a Children’s Residential Social Care Leader in Clonmel, Co. Tipperary. You will deliver trauma-informed residential care, implement behaviour and placement plans, and help young people develop life skills and resilience.

Join a team focusing on education support, family communication, and safeguarding within a nurturing environment. Competitive pay, progressive pay scales, and professional training await the successful candidate.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 7 qualification in Social Care or equivalent.
• Full, clean manual driving licence valid in Ireland.
• CORU registration to use the title Social Care Worker.
• Right to live and work in Ireland; experience with children required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Behaviour Support Plans and risk assessments.
• Provide trauma-informed, child-centred residential care.
• Support education, homework, routines and school engagement.
• Promote life skills, independence and emotional regulation.
• Maintain accurate daily records and reports.
• Communicate with parents, social workers, and schools.
• Participate in team meetings, supervision and training.
• Uphold safeguarding, confidentiality and policies.

Skills

Driving licence

Experience with children

National Standards familiarity

Education

QQI Level 8 Psychology

QQI Level 7 Youth & Community

Professional Practice - Psychotherapy

Early Years Care

Teaching/Nursing qualification

BA Applied Policing

Custodial Care Cert

Higher Custodial Cert

Job description

Odyssey Social Care Ltd is seeking a Children’s Residential Social Care Leader in Clonmel, Co. Tipperary. You will deliver trauma-informed residential care, implement behaviour and placement plans, and help young people develop life skills and resilience.

Join a team focusing on education support, family communication, and safeguarding within a nurturing environment. Competitive pay, progressive pay scales, and professional training await the successful candidate.