Trauma-Informed Youth Residential Care Worker

Odyssey Social Care; Bagenalstown; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible rosters

Sleepovers & day shifts

Training program (TCI, safeguarding)

Education grants

Health & life insurance

Job summary

Odyssey Social Care is seeking a Children’s Residential Care Worker in Ireland. The role focuses on frontline support for young people with complex needs, implementing behaviour plans, and delivering trauma-informed residential care in a structured setting.

You will work as part of a team, participate in training, and contribute to a safe, nurturing environment while pursuing clear career progression within the Odyssey model of care.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 7 qualification in Social Care or related field.
• CORU registration to use the title Social Care Worker.
• Experience working with teenagers with challenging behaviour.
• Familiarity with National Standards for Children’s Residential Centres.

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.

Skills

Driving Licence

Experience with teens

Standards knowledge

Education

QQI Level 8 Psychology

QQI Level 7 Youth & Community

Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy

Early Years Care

Teaching / Nursing qualification

BA Applied Policing

Higher Certificate in Custodial Care

CORU Registration

Job description

Odyssey Social Care is seeking a Children’s Residential Care Worker in Ireland. The role focuses on frontline support for young people with complex needs, implementing behaviour plans, and delivering trauma-informed residential care in a structured setting.

You will work as part of a team, participate in training, and contribute to a safe, nurturing environment while pursuing clear career progression within the Odyssey model of care.