OverviewOdyssey 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 now recruiting a Children’s Residential Care Worker (also known as Social Care Worker, Residential Social Care Worker, or Youth Residential Worker) to join our growing team. As a Children’s Residential Care Worker, you will play a vital frontline role in supporting young people with complex needs, challenging behaviour, and emotional or behavioural difficulties. 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.Flexible rosters supporting work life balanceCore professional training (TCI, safeguarding, trauma informed practice, etc.)Teambuilding activities & social eventsEducation assistance grantsIncremental pay scaleEmployee Assistance Programme (EAP) for employees and families from Day 1Supportive, collaborative team cultureClear career progression pathwaysDevelop 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 settingMinimum 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)Full, clean manual driving licence valid in IrelandExperience working with teenagers with challenging behaviourFamiliarity with National Standards for Children’s Residential CentresRight to live and work in IrelandCORU Registration for use of the Title ‘Social Care Worker’If you are committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people and want to build a rewarding career in children’s residential social care, we would love to hear from you.Location: Brook Lodge, Co. Tipperary, Brook Lodge, Odyssey Social Care, Thurles, Ireland, Tipperary, E41Date Posted: 26th February 2026Closing Date: 31st March 2026Job Type: Full timeSalary: From €37,440.00 Yearly to €41,184.00 YearlyResponsibilitiesDeliver individualised care and support young people with complex needs and emotional/behavioural difficulties.Implement Behaviour Support Plans, risk assessments, and support life skills development, resilience, and confidence.Maintain accurate daily records, logs, and incident reports; communicate with parents, social workers, schools, and referral agents.Participate in team meetings, supervision, training, and service development.Assist with domestic routines, cooking, cleaning, and maintaining a homely environment.Uphold safeguarding, child protection, TUSLA standards, confidentiality, and company policies.Requirements & QualificationsMinimum Level 7 qualification in Social Care or equivalent to be registered as a Social Care Worker with CORU.Familiarity with the Irish National Standards for Children’s Residential Centres.Full, clean manual driving licence valid in Ireland.Right to live and work in Ireland; CORU Registration for use of the title Social Care Worker.BenefitsFlexible rosters supporting work-life balanceCore professional training (TCI, safeguarding, trauma informed practice)Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for employees and families from Day 1Education assistance grantsCompetitive salary with incremental pay progressionAccredited training & continuous developmentHealth & life insurance supportsReal career progression – 80%+ of our leaders have grown from withinSupportive, collaborative team cultureApplicationApply nowSupports .pdf, .doc, .docx. 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