Social Care Worker / Residential Care Worker

Odyssey Social Care; Mitchelstown; In loco; EUR 36.000 - 48.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Flexible rosters

Sleepover and day shifts

Core professional training (TCI, Safeg

Education assistance grants

EAP from Day 1

Career progression pathways

Descrizione del lavoro

Odyssey Social Care Ltd in Ireland is seeking a dedicated Childrenond Residential Care Worker to provide trauma-informed, child-centred residential support to young people with complex needs. The role emphasizes safeguarding, development of behaviour support and placement plans, and close collaboration with families and professionals.

You will contribute to education, life-skills development, and a safe, structured home environment, with opportunities for professional growth and a comprehensive

Competenze

• Minimum Level 7 qualification in Social Care or related field.
• Relevant QQI and professional qualifications are advantageous.
• Familiarity with National Standards for Children's Residential Centres.

Mansioni

• Develop and implement Behaviour Support Plans and Placement Plans.
• Provide trauma-informed, child-centred, responsive residential care.
• Support education, routines, and school engagement for young people.
• Promote life skills, independence, emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Maintain accurate daily records, logs and incident reports.
• Communicate 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, and TUSLA standards.

Conoscenze

Experience with teenagers

Standards compliance

Driving licence in Ireland

Formazione

Level 7 Social Care

QQI Level 8 in Psychology

Professional Practice Qualification in Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy or Counselling

Early Years Care certification

Teaching qualification (nonTEFL) or Nursing

BA in Applied Policing

Higher Certificate in Custodial Care

Descrizione del lavoro

Odyssey Social Care Ltd is a leading provider of children's residential care in Ireland. We are committed to delivering high quality, trauma informed support to young people through the Odyssey Model of Care, which focuses on therapeutic intervention, education, emotional wellbeing, and positive role modelling. Our mission is to empower young people to reach their full potential in a safe, structured, and nurturing environment.

We are now recruiting a Children's Residential Care Worker (also known as Social Care Worker, Residential Social Care Worker, or Youth Residential Worker) to join our growing team.

Role Summary

As a Children's Social/Residential Care Worker, you will play a vital frontline role in supporting young people with complex needs, challenging behaviour, and emotional or behavioural difficulties. You will deliver individualised care, implement behaviour support plans, and help young people develop life skills, resilience, and confidence. This role is ideal for someone passionate about social care, youth work, and therapeutic residential practice.

Why Join Odyssey Social Care?

• Flexible rosters supporting work life balance
• Work schedule includes a mix of sleepover and day shifts
• Core professional training (TCI, safeguarding, trauma informed practice, etc.)
• Teambuilding activities & social events
• Education assistance grants
• Incremental pay scale
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for employees and families from Day 1
• Supportive, collaborative team culture
• Clear career progression pathways

Key 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

Educational Requirements

Minimum Level 7 qualification in Social Care or one of the following:

• 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/Psychotherapy, or Addiction Counselling
• Early Years Care (for centres supporting children under 12)
• Professional Qualification in Teaching (nonTEFL) or Nursing
• BA in Applied Policing
• Higher Certificate in Custodial Care (Irish Prison Service)

Required Criteria

• Full, clean manual driving licence valid in Ireland
• Experience working with teenagers with challenging behaviour
• Familiarity with National Standards for Children's Residential Centres
• Right to live and work in Ireland
• CORU Registration for use of the Title 'Social Care Worker'

If you are committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people and want to build a rewarding career in children's residential social care, we would love to hear from you.