Deputy Manager – Children's Residential Social Care
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Location: Ashview Lodge, Odyssey Social Care (Cork, Ireland)
Contract type: Full‑time
Salary: €45,760 – €49,920 per year
Closing date: Friday 14th November 2025
About the Role
As the Deputy Manager, you’ll work closely with the Unit Manager to support day‑to‑day operations of the home. You’ll help deliver the highest standards of care, supervise staff, and ensure wellbeing and safety of young people. In the Manager’s absence you’ll take full responsibility for all house‑related matters, fostering a team culture rooted in compassion, professionalism, and child‑centred care.
Key Responsibilities
* Ensure young people are cared for safely, respectfully, and in accordance with national standards.
* Provide direct care and participate in the on‑call system.
* Foster a warm, homely environment for residents.
* Supervise staff as directed by the Manager.
* Lead the team during the Manager’s absence.
* Monitor external service providers and support quality improvement.
* Share updates and risk reports with the Manager.
* Maintain confidentiality and documentation integrity.
* Assist in scheduling rotas, meetings, and writing reports.
* Uphold health & safety and whistleblowing policies.
* Promote open communication and a values‑driven workplace.
Professional Background
Minimum 3 years’ experience in social care work with children/young people, including challenging behaviour.
* Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training or practice preferred.
* Proven ability to work collaboratively in dynamic team settings.
Educational Requirements
Minimum Level 7 qualification in Social Care or a relevant field that meets the criteria to be registered as a Social Care Worker with CORU.
* QQI Level 8 in Psychology
* QQI Level 7 or Professional Practice Qualification in Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy
* QQI Level 7 or Professional Practice Qualification in Counselling / Psychotherapy
* QQI Level 7 or Professional Practice Qualification in Addiction Counselling
* QQI Level 7 in Youth and Community or similar
* QQI Level 7 in Social Science / Social Studies
* QQI Level 7 in Family Support
* Professional Qualification in Teaching (Not TEFL)
* Professional Qualification in Nursing Studies
* QQI Level 7 in Disability Studies
* QQI Level 7 in Applied Behavioural Analysis
* QQI Level 7 in Early Years Care where centre caters for children under 12 years.
* BA in Applied Policing or equivalent
* Holder of Higher Certificate in Custodial Care (Irish Prison Service) or equivalent
* No qualification or non‑relevant qualification but holder of CORU registration as a Social Care worker.
Required Criteria
* Full, clean manual driving licence (valid in Ireland).
* Familiarity with Irish National Standards in Children’s Residential Centres.
* Minimum Level 7 qualification in Social Care or a relevant field registered with CORU.
* Minimum of 3 years’ experience at a social care grade with children/young persons.
* Experience with therapeutic crisis intervention.
* Experience with challenging behaviour.
* Right to live and work in Ireland.
Benefits & Perks
* Competitive salary.
* Flexible rostering focused on work‑life balance.
* Core professional training.
* Team‑building activities & social events.
* Education assistance grants.
* Health insurance grant & life insurance.
* Incremental pay scale.
* Pension contribution match.
About the Company
Odyssey Social Care provides high‑quality residential services that support children and young people to thrive. Our homes are safe, welcoming, and tailored to meet individual needs.
Mission: Provide a supportive, safe environment for children and young people in care.
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