Therapeutic Youth Residential Care Worker

Odyssey Social Care; Money Beg; On-site; EUR 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible rosters

Sleepovers and day shifts

Training (TCI, safeguarding, trauma‑in

Education assistance grants

Health insurance grant

Life insurance

Incremental pay scale

EAP for employees and families

Career progression

Job summary

Odyssey Social Care is recruiting a Children’s Residential Care Worker to support young people with complex needs in a trauma-informed setting. The role focuses on individualised care, behaviour support plans, and helping young people develop life skills and resilience.

Responsibilities include educational support, family and school liaison, accurate record keeping, and contributing to a safe, structured residential environment. Competitive salary with benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 7 qualification in Social Care or equivalent
• CORU registration required for the title Social Care Worker
• Experience with teenagers with challenging behaviour desired
• Familiarity with National Standards for Children’s Residential Centres preferred
• Irish work rights required, full driving licence advantageous

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Behaviour Support Plans and risk assessments
• Provide trauma-informed, child-centred residential care
• Support education through homework and routine management
• Promote life skills, independence and emotional regulation
• Maintain accurate daily records and incident reports
• Communicate with parents, social workers and schools
• Participate in trainings, supervision and service development
• Assist with domestic routines to maintain a homely environment
• Uphold safeguarding and TUSLA standards

Skills

Driving licence (Ireland)

Experience with teenagers

CORU registration

Education

Level 7 qualification in Social Care

CORU Registration

QQI Level 8 in Psychology

Professional Practice Qualification in Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy/Counselling

Early Years Care (for centres with under-12)

Teaching (nonTEFL) or Nursing

BA in Applied Policing

Higher Certificate in Custodial Care

Job description

Odyssey Social Care is recruiting a Children’s Residential Care Worker to support young people with complex needs in a trauma-informed setting. The role focuses on individualised care, behaviour support plans, and helping young people develop life skills and resilience.

Responsibilities include educational support, family and school liaison, accurate record keeping, and contributing to a safe, structured residential environment. Competitive salary with benefits.