Job Description
Odyssey Social Care Ltd is committed to providing high-quality care and support to young people in residential settings. Guided by the Odyssey Model of Care, our team works to empower young people to reach their full potential through therapeutic support, education, and positive role modelling.
Location
Odyssey Social Care Ltd
Role Summary
We're seeking passionate and dedicated Children's Residential Care Worker to join our team. You will play a vital role in delivering individualised care to young people referred to our service, helping them grow, develop new skills, and overcome challenges.
Why Join Us
* Flexible Rostering focused on work‑life balance
* Core Professional Training in essential subjects
* Team‑Building Activities & Social Events
* Education Assistance Grants
* Health Insurance Grant & Life Insurance
* Incremental Pay Scale
* Employee Assistance Program for Employees and Family from Day 1
Responsibilities
* Develop and implement individualised Behaviour Support Plans and Placement Plans
* Support young people with educational activities, both at home and in school
* Deliver responsive residential care aligned with the Odyssey Model
* Maintain accurate daily records and communicate with parents, professionals, and referral agents
* Participate in team meetings, training, and service development
* Manage petty cash, assist with domestic routines, and contribute to a homely environment
* Uphold safeguarding protocols, confidentiality, and company policies
Educational Requirements
Do you have a minimum Level 7 qualification in Social Care or a relevant field listed below?
* QQI Level 8 in Psychology
* QQI Level 7 or Professional Practice Qualification in Child & Adolescence Psychotherapy, Counselling/Psychotherapy, or Addiction Counselling
* QQI Level 7 in Youth and Community (or similar), Social Science/Social Studies, Family Support, Disability Studies, Applied Behavioural Analysis, or Early Years Care (where the centre caters for children under 12)
* Professional Qualification in Teaching (excluding TEFL) or Nursing Studies
* BA in Applied Policing or equivalent
* Higher Certificate in Custodial Care (Irish Prison Service) or equivalent
* or CORU registration as a Social Care Worker in the absence of a relevant qualification
Required Criteria
* A full, clean manual driving licence that is valid in Ireland
* Familiarity with the Irish National Standards in Children's Residential Centres
* Experience working with teenagers exhibiting challenging behaviour
* Right to work and live in Ireland
Desired Criteria
* Do you have familiarity with the Irish National Standards in Children's Residential Centres
About The Role
When you work with Odyssey Social Care, you're part of a dedicated team that's as supportive to each other as we are to the young people in our care. Because we know that our success depends on yours, you'll get continuous on‑the‑job training through our network of certified trainers. Quite simply, our supportive, adaptive and flexible approach is designed to give you the best opportunities to progress through the company and further your social care career.
About The Company
Working for Odyssey Social Care involves being part of a team (led by CEO Stacey McGrath, above) dedicated to supporting children and young people. As professional caregivers, we are caring, compassionate and resilient. We work with children who have experienced trauma, and believe in healing through trusting care relationships.
The Odyssey Way
We put the needs of the child at the forefront of everything we do. Our care framework is designed to be flexible, responsive and provide holistic care to our young people. Our care model, The Odyssey Way, is trauma‑informed, evidence‑based, and outcome‑led. It supports the needs of each individual child, helping them to work through trauma by focusing on overall wellbeing. Our unique, specialised intervention, the Odyssey Saoirse Project, uses eco‑therapy, adventure‑based life skills and positive mentoring to help young people heal, grow and thrive.
Company Culture & Values
* Safety – safe homes, safe care, safe relationships
* Quality – trauma‑informed, evidence‑based, outcome‑led
* Trust – built through honest communication and consistency
* Empowerment – giving young people and staff the tools to succeed
* Inclusion – equity and belonging for all
* Impact – measurable difference for young people, staff, communities & planet
Accessibility & Sustainability
Odyssey Social Care is committed to encouraging a culture of diversity and inclusion across our organisation. As a Certified B Corp, we also believe in providing care sustainably, measuring our impact across our people, our communities, and the planet.
Closing Date
Closing Date Wednesday 31st December 2025
Contract Type
Contract Type full‑time
Salary
Salary From €37,440.00 Yearly to €41,184.00 Yearly
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