Trauma‑Informed Youth Residential Care Worker (Relief)

Odyssey Social Care; Carlow; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible rosters supporting work life balance

Core professional training

Health insurance grant & life insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Odyssey Social Care in Carlow is seeking passionate Relief Social Care Workers/Residential Care Workers to deliver individualized care to young people. The role involves developing Behaviour Support Plans, providing responsive residential care, and promoting life skills. Qualified candidates should have a Level 7 qualification in Social Care or equivalent. The company fosters a supportive environment with training opportunities and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Respond effectively to young people's emotional and behavioral needs.
• Implement Behaviour Support Plans and maintain high standards of care.
• Uphold child protection and safeguarding policies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Behaviour Support Plans and risk assessments.
• Provide responsive residential care and support young people with education.
• Promote life skills, independence, and positive behaviour.

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

Job description

Odyssey Social Care in Carlow is seeking passionate Relief Social Care Workers/Residential Care Workers to deliver individualized care to young people. The role involves developing Behaviour Support Plans, providing responsive residential care, and promoting life skills. Qualified candidates should have a Level 7 qualification in Social Care or equivalent. The company fosters a supportive environment with training opportunities and flexible working arrangements.