Social Care Worker/Residential Care Worker - SCSIP

Odyssey Social Care; Ballinvally; On-site; EUR 37,440 - 41,184; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible rosters

Sleepover/day shifts

Professional training (TCI, Safeguard,

Trauma-informed practice

Team events

Education grants

Health and life insurance

Incremental pay scale

EAP from Day 1

Career progression

Job summary

Odyssey Social Care Ltd in Ballinvally Upper, Ireland, is seeking a Children’s Residential Care Worker to provide trauma-informed, child-centred residential care for teenagers with complex needs and challenging behaviour. You will develop and implement Behaviour Support Plans, support education routines, maintain daily logs, and liaise with parents, social workers and schools.

The role includes flexible rosters, sleepover and day shifts, ongoing professional training, EAP, and clear career

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 7 qualification in Social Care (as listed in Education).
• Qualifications cover psychology, youth work, and social care disciplines.
• Teaching or nursing qualifications may apply depending on role.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Behaviour Support Plans, Placement Plans, and risk assessments.
• Provide trauma informed, child centred residential care.
• Support education, homework, routines, and school engagement.
• Promote life skills, independence, and emotional regulation.
• Maintain accurate daily records and incident reports.
• Communicate with parents, social workers, schools, and referral agents.
• Participate in team meetings, supervision, training, and service development.

Education

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

Professional Qualification in Teaching (nonTEFL) or Nursing

BA in Applied Policing

Higher Certificate in Custodial Care (Irish Prison Service)

Job description

Job Description

Location: Ballinvally Upper

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.

Role Summary

As a Children’s 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.

Benefits

• 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
• Health insurance grant & life insurance
• 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’

Desired Criteria

• Familiarity with the Irish National Standards in Children’s Residential Centres

Closing Date

Wednesday 30th September, 2026

Contract Type

Fulltime

Salary

From €37,440.00 Yearly to €41,184.00 Yearly