Trauma-Informed Residential Care Worker | Flexible Rosters

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible rosters supporting work‑life balance

Core professional training

Health insurance grant

Education assistance grants

Incremental pay scale

Job summary

Odyssey Social Care in Ireland is seeking a Children’s Residential Care Worker to provide high-quality, trauma-informed support to young people. The role involves developing Behaviour Support Plans, maintaining daily records, and supporting education and emotional wellbeing.

Qualified candidates should hold a Level 7 qualification in Social Care or equivalent, have a full driving licence, and experience with challenging behaviour. The position offers a supportive team environment along with a range of benefits, including health insurance and education grants.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 7 qualification in Social Care or equivalent required.
• Experience working with teenagers with challenging behaviour is preferred.
• Full, clean manual driving licence valid in Ireland is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Behaviour Support Plans.
• Provide child-centred and responsive residential care.
• Support young people with education and routines.
• Maintain accurate daily records and logs.

Skills

Experience working with teenagers with challenging behaviour

Familiarity with National Standards for Children’s Residential Centres

Full, clean manual driving licence valid in Ireland

Education

Level 7 qualification in Social Care

QQI Level 8 in Psychology

QQI Level 7 in Youth & Community

Professional Qualification in Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy

Job description

Odyssey Social Care in Ireland is seeking a Children’s Residential Care Worker to provide high-quality, trauma-informed support to young people. The role involves developing Behaviour Support Plans, maintaining daily records, and supporting education and emotional wellbeing.

Qualified candidates should hold a Level 7 qualification in Social Care or equivalent, have a full driving licence, and experience with challenging behaviour. The position offers a supportive team environment along with a range of benefits, including health insurance and education grants.