Regional Director, Children's Residential Care

Odyssey Social Care; Tipperary; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible rostering

Competitive salary

Education grants

Health insurance

Pension match

Team events

Training programs

Job summary

Odyssey Social Care is seeking a Regional Manager to oversee multiple children’s residential units across the South East region. The role demands strategic leadership, regional performance oversight, and strong governance to ensure high-quality, safeguarding-focused services for vulnerable children and young people.

You will lead a team of Social Care Managers, manage budgets, drive service development, and ensure compliance with national regulations while fostering staff wellbeing and

Qualifications

• Degree required or equivalent in management or related field.
• CORU registration is essential.
• Professional qualification in teaching, childcare, social work, social care, youth work or psychology is required.
• Minimum 3 years management experience in a company with over 100 staff.
• Minimum 5 years direct experience with vulnerable children and young people.
• Proven track record in operations, HR, logistics or service development.
• Experience in team training and working with children under 12.
• Expertise in attachment disorders and trauma-informed care.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional implementation of Odyssey Social Care strategies, systems, and policies.
• Ensure regulatory compliance across all services and units within the region.
• Collaborate with the Senior Management Team to enhance service delivery nationally.
• Maintain safeguarding, culture, and integrity across teams.
• Oversee budgets for physical resources and staffing, ensuring financial controls.
• Manage regional budget and workforce levels.
• Conduct monthly quality audits and readiness for inspections.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

People management

Education

Degree in management or equivalent

CORU Registered

Professional qualification in teaching, childcare, social work, social care, youth work or psychology

Minimum 3 years management experience in a company with over 100 staff

Minimum 5 years working with vulnerable children and young people

Experience in operations, HR, logistics or service development

Experience in team training and working with children under 12

Expertise in attachment disorders and trauma-informed care

Job description

Odyssey Social Care is seeking a Regional Manager to oversee multiple children’s residential units across the South East region. The role demands strategic leadership, regional performance oversight, and strong governance to ensure high-quality, safeguarding-focused services for vulnerable children and young people.

You will lead a team of Social Care Managers, manage budgets, drive service development, and ensure compliance with national regulations while fostering staff wellbeing and