Part-Time Trauma-Informed Youth Residential Care Worker

Odyssey Social Care; Wicklow; On-site; EUR 11,000 - 12,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible rosters

Core professional training (TCI, Safeg

Education assistance grants

Health insurance grant & life

Incremental pay scale

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Job summary

Odyssey Social Care is seeking Part-Time Children’s Residential Care Workers in Avoca and Arklow, Wicklow. The role focuses on delivering trauma-informed, child-centred care within a supportive team, while implementing Behaviour Support Plans and ensuring safeguarding and high standards of practice.

You will join a dedicated team providing education support, life-skills development, and a structured, nurturing home environment for young people with complex needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 7 qualification in Social Care or related field
• QQI Level 8 in Psychology may be considered
• QQI Level 7 in Youth & Community, Social Science, Social Studies, Family Support, Disability Studies, ABA
• Professional Practice Qualification in Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy/Counselling or Addiction Counselling
• Early Years Care (for centres supporting children under 12)
• Teaching (nonTEFL) or Nursing qualifications
• BA in Applied Policing
• Higher Certificate in Custodial Care (Irish Prison Service)

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

National Standards familiarity

CORU registration

Child protection knowledge

Team player

Education

Level 7 qualification in Social Care

QQI Level 8 in Psychology

QQI Level 7 in Youth & Community

Professional Practice Qualification in Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy/Counselling

Early Years Care

Teaching (nonTEFL) or Nursing

BA in Applied Policing

Higher Certificate in Custodial Care

Job description

Odyssey Social Care is seeking Part-Time Children’s Residential Care Workers in Avoca and Arklow, Wicklow. The role focuses on delivering trauma-informed, child-centred care within a supportive team, while implementing Behaviour Support Plans and ensuring safeguarding and high standards of practice.

You will join a dedicated team providing education support, life-skills development, and a structured, nurturing home environment for young people with complex needs.