Residential Youth Care Worker — Trauma‑Informed

Odyssey Social Care; Thurles; On-site; EUR 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social care organization in Thurles is looking for a Children’s Residential Social Care Worker. The role involves delivering individualized care, developing support plans, and fostering educational growth in young people. Candidates must possess a Level 7 qualification in Social Care, CORU registration, and experience with teenagers exhibiting challenging behaviour. The position offers competitive salary and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Flexible Rostering

Core Professional Training

Education Assistance Grants

Health Insurance Grant

Incremental Pay Scale

Pension Contribution Match

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 7 qualification in Social Care or a relevant field.
• Experience with challenging behaviour in young individuals is essential.
• Knowledge of the Irish National Standards in Children’s Residential Centres.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Behaviour Support Plans.
• Support educational activities for young people.
• Uphold safeguarding protocols and maintain records.

Skills

CORU registration

Familiarity with Irish National Standards

Experience working with teenagers

Full, clean manual driving license

Education

Level 7 qualification in Social Care

QQI Level 8 in Psychology

Professional Qualification in Teaching

Job description

A leading social care organization in Thurles is looking for a Children’s Residential Social Care Worker. The role involves delivering individualized care, developing support plans, and fostering educational growth in young people. Candidates must possess a Level 7 qualification in Social Care, CORU registration, and experience with teenagers exhibiting challenging behaviour. The position offers competitive salary and a supportive work environment.