Job DescriptionLocation: Tigroney Lodge, Odyssey Social CareOdyssey Social Care Ltd is a leading provider of children’s residential care in Ireland. We are committed to delivering high quality, trauma informed support to young people through the Odyssey Model of Care, which focuses on therapeutic intervention, education, emotional wellbeing, and positive role modelling. Our mission is to empower young people to reach their full potential in a safe, structured, and nurturing environment.We are expanding our team and seeking an experienced Children’s Residential Care Leader (also known as Senior Social Care Worker, Residential Team Leader, or Social Care Leader) to join our residential services.Role SummaryAs a Children’s Residential Social Care Leader you will play a key role in delivering high quality social care, residential childcare, and therapeutic support. You will deliver individualised care, implement behaviour support plans, and help young people develop life skills, resilience, and confidence. This role is ideal for someone passionate about social care, youth work, and therapeutic residential practice.Why Join Odyssey Social CareFlexible rosters supporting work life balanceCore professional training (TCI, safeguarding, trauma informed practice, etc.)Teambuilding activities & social eventsEducation assistance grantsHealth insurance grant & life insuranceIncremental pay scaleEmployee Assistance Programme (EAP) for employees and families from Day 1Supportive, collaborative team cultureClear career progression pathwaysKey ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement Behaviour Support Plans, Placement Plans, and risk assessmentsProvide trauma informed, child centred, and responsive residential careSupport young people with education, homework, routines, and school engagementPromote life skills, independence, emotional regulation, and positive behaviourMaintain accurate daily records, logs, and incident reportsCommunicate effectively with parents, social workers, schools, and referral agentsParticipate in team meetings, supervision, training, and service developmentAssist with domestic routines, cooking, cleaning, and maintaining a homely environmentManage petty cash and follow financial proceduresUphold safeguarding, child protection, TUSLA standards, confidentiality, and company policiesContribute to a safe, structured, and supportive residential settingEducational RequirementsMinimum Level 7 qualification in Social Care or one of the following:QQI Level 8 in PsychologyQQI Level 7 in Youth & Community, Social Science, Social Studies, Family Support, Disability Studies, ABAProfessional Practice Qualification in Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy, Counselling/Psychotherapy, or Addiction CounsellingEarly Years Care (for centres supporting children under 12)Professional Qualification in Teaching (nonTEFL) or NursingBA in Applied PolicingHigher Certificate in Custodial Care (Irish Prison Service)Required CriteriaFull, clean manual driving licence valid in IrelandMinimum 2 years’ experience working directly with children/young people in a social care settingFamiliarity with National Standards for Children’s Residential CentresRight to live and work in IrelandCORU Registration for use of the Title ‘Social Care Worker’Contract TypeFull timeSalaryFrom €42,432.00 Yearly to €46,176.00 YearlyClosing DateTuesday 30th June 2026
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