Part-Time Children's Residential Care Worker

Odyssey Social Care; Tipperary; On-site; EUR 12,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible rosters

Professional training (TCI, Safeguard,

Education assistance grants

Health insurance grant & lifeInsurance

Incremental pay scale

EAP for employees

Career progression pathways

Job summary

Odyssey Social Care is seeking Part-Time Children’s Residential Care Workers in Ireland. Roles include delivering trauma informed residential care, implementing behaviour support plans, and assisting young people with education and life skills.

You will work a mix of sleepover and day shifts, benefiting from core professional training and a supportive team culture. The company offers flexible rosters and progression opportunities within a therapeutic residential model.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 7 qualification in Social Care or equivalent.
• QQI qualifications listed in Educational Requirements.
• CORU registration or eligibility criteria referenced in role requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Behaviour Support Plans, Placement Plans, and risk assessments.
• Provide trauma informed, child centred, and responsive residential care.
• Support young people with education, homework, routines, and school engagement.
• Promote life skills, independence, emotional regulation, and positive behaviour.
• Maintain accurate daily records, logs, and incident reports.
• Communicate effectively with parents, social workers, schools, and referral agents.
• Participate in team meetings, supervision, training, and service development.
• Assist with domestic routines, cooking, cleaning, and maintaining a homely environment.
• Manage petty cash and follow financial procedures.
• Uphold safeguarding, child protection, TUSLA standards, confidentiality, and company policies.
• Contribute to a safe, structured, and supportive residential setting.

Skills

Driving licence

Experience with challenging behaviour

Team collaboration

Education

Level 7 qualification in Social Care or CORU eligibility

QQI Level 8 in Psychology

QQI Level 7 in Youth & Community / Social Science / Social Studies / Family Support / Disability Studies / ABA

Professional Practice Qualification in Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy / Counselling

Early Years Care (for centres with under-12s)

Professional Qualification in Teaching (nonTEFL) or Nursing

BA in Applied Policing

Higher Certificate in Custodial Care (Irish Prison Service)

Job description

Odyssey Social Care is seeking Part-Time Children’s Residential Care Workers in Ireland. Roles include delivering trauma informed residential care, implementing behaviour support plans, and assisting young people with education and life skills.

You will work a mix of sleepover and day shifts, benefiting from core professional training and a supportive team culture. The company offers flexible rosters and progression opportunities within a therapeutic residential model.