Job Description
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At Odyssey Social Care, we are committed to providing high-quality residential services that support children and young people to thrive. Our homes are safe, welcoming, and tailored to meet individual needs. Every member of our team plays a vital role in helping young people achieve their potential.
*About The Role*
As 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 the wellbeing and safety of young people. You'll take full responsibility in the Manager's absence, collaborating on all house-related matters while fostering a team culture rooted in compassion, professionalism, and child-centred care.
*Why Join Us As Deputy Manager:*
* Competitive Salary
* 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
* Pension Contribution Match
*Key Responsibilities
Care & Support*
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
Staff Management
Supervise staff as directed by the Manager
Lead the team during Manager's absence
Monitor external service providers and support quality improvement
Reporting & Administration
Share updates and risk reports with the Manager
Maintain confidentiality and documentation integrity
Assist in scheduling rotas, meetings, and writing reports
Compliance & Culture
Uphold health & safety and whistleblowing policies
Promote open communication and a values-driven workplace
*Qualifications & Experience
Professional Background*
* Minimum 3 years' experience in social care work with children/young people
* Experience working with challenging behaviour
* Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training or practice preferred
* Proven ability to work collaboratively in dynamic team settings
*Educational Requirements:*
A minimum Level 7 qualification in Social Care or a relevant and related field that meets the criteria to be registered as a Social Care Worker with CORU.
Relevant Alternative Qualifications Include:
* 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 license (valid in Ireland)
* Familiarity with 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.
*Skills Needed
About The Company
Overview
Mission
: Odyssey Social Care provides safe homes where children and young people can heal from trauma, rebuild trust, and discover their own strengths. We give them the support and opportunities they need to build resilience and step into a brighter future.*
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
Our 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.
*Required Criteria*
* Applicants must have a minimum of 3 years working with young people for this post
Desired Criteria
Closing Date
Tuesday 6th January, 2026
Contract Type
fulltime
Salary
From €45,760.00 Yearly to €49,920.00 Yearly