Trauma-Informed Youth Residential Care Worker (Relief)

Odyssey Social Care; Monaghan; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible rosters

Training & development

Team building activities

Education assistance grants

Health insurance grant

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Career progression

Job summary

Odyssey Social Care is seeking relief social care workers to join our team, delivering individualized care to young people referred to our service. You will support teens in a residential setting, helping them build new skills, cope with challenges, and engage in education and daily routines.

This role emphasizes trauma-informed practice, safeguarding, and collaborative work with families and social workers.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 7 qualification in Social Care or equivalent.
• QQI Level 8 in Psychology or related fields is advantageous.
• Professional practice qualifications in child/adolescent therapy or counselling are desirable.
• Early Years Care qualification is relevant for centres with younger children.
• Teaching or nursing qualification adds breadth to the profile.
• BA in Applied Policing may be considered for certain settings.
• Higher Certificate in Custodial Care aligns with safeguarding and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement care plans and risk assessments.
• Provide trauma informed, child-centred residential care.
• Support education, routines, and school engagement for young people.
• 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, and service development.
• Assist with domestic routines and maintaining a homely environment.
• Follow safeguarding, child protection, and company policies.

Skills

Driving licence

Experience with teens

National standards familiarity

Right to work Ireland

CORU registration

Education

QQI Level 7 in Social Care

QQI Level 8 in Psychology

QQI Level 7 in Youth & Community

Professional Practice Qualification in Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy

Early Years Care

Professional Qualification in Teaching or Nursing

BA in Applied Policing

Higher Certificate in Custodial Care

Job description

Odyssey Social Care is seeking relief social care workers to join our team, delivering individualized care to young people referred to our service. You will support teens in a residential setting, helping them build new skills, cope with challenges, and engage in education and daily routines.

This role emphasizes trauma-informed practice, safeguarding, and collaborative work with families and social workers.