Role Summary
As 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.
Why Join Odyssey Social Care
Flexible rosters supporting work life balance
Core professional training (TCI, safeguarding, trauma informed practice, etc.)
Teambuilding activities & social events
Education assistance grants
Health insurance grant & life insurance
Incremental pay scale
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for employees and families from Day 1
Supportive, collaborative team culture
Clear career progression pathways
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement Behaviour Support Plans, Placement Plans and risk assessments
Provide trauma informed, child centred, and responsive residential care
Support young people with education, homework, routines and school engagement
Promote life skills, independence, emotional regulation and positive behaviour
Maintain accurate daily records, logs and incident reports
Communicate effectively 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
Manage petty cash and follow financial procedures
Uphold safeguarding, child protection, TUSLA standards, confidentiality and company policies
Contribute to a safe, structured, and supportive residential setting
Educational Requirements
Minimum Level 7 qualification in Social Care
QQI Level 8 in Psychology
QQI Level 7 in Youth & Community, Social Science, Social Studies, Family Support, Disability Studies, ABA
Professional Practice Qualification in Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy, Counselling/Psychotherapy, or Addiction Counselling
Early Years Care (for centres supporting children under 12)
Professional Qualification in Teaching (non‑TEFL) or Nursing
BA in Applied Policing
Higher Certificate in Custodial Care (Irish Prison Service)
Required Criteria
Full, clean manual driving licence valid in Ireland
Minimum 2 years’ experience working directly with children/young people in a social care setting
Familiarity with National Standards for Children’s Residential Centres
Right to live and work in Ireland
CORU 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.
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: Odyssey Social Care is a children’s residential care provider. We support young people by providing secure and safe homes and by building trusting and meaningful relationships with our teams. We work therapeutically with our young people to support them through past hurts and traumas. We go on the journey with our young people, empowering them to be the best version of themselves.
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