Job Description Odyssey Social Care Ltd. provides residential care services that empower young people to reach their full potential.
We focus on safety, growth, and emotional wellbeing, guided by our mission to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and young people.
Role Overview: As a Children's Residential -Social Care Leader you'll play a pivotal role in designing and delivering care packages tailored to individual needs.
You'll act as a shift leader, supporting colleagues, mentoring staff, and working closely with management to uphold standards and ensure the house runs smoothly.
This is a senior frontline position with leadership responsibilities and strong emphasis on child-centred care.
You will report to the Unit Social Care Manager / Deputy Manager.
Why Join Us as a Children's Residential -Social Care Leader : 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 Employee Assistance Program for Employees and Family from Day 1 Key Responsibilities: Lead and support your team during shifts Design and implement Placement and Crisis Management Plans Provide educational support to children in and out of school Engage in direct residential care to meet identified needs Record and document all client interactions and activities Maintain regular communication with parents, social workers, and external agencies Attend and contribute to team meetings, strategic planning, and policy implementation Monitor health and safety, and ensure compliance across the unit Support relief staff, trainees, and student placements Participate in housekeeping duties and general maintenance Assume Managerial duties in their absence Manage finances, petty cash reconciliation, and reporting Uphold confidentiality, professional standards, and company values Encourage open communication and whistleblowing in line with policy Undertake any other relevant duties required to support the home's operations 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.
Required Criteria: CORU registered Minimum 2 years' experience working directly with children/young people in a social care setting Experience leading teams and working in therapeutic care models (e.g. Therapeutic Crisis Intervention) Familiarity with National Standards in Children's Residential Centres Full, clean manual driving license valid in Ireland Right to work and live in Ireland 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.
Desired Criteria Required Criteria Do you have a minimum 2 years' experience working directly with children/young people in a social care setting.
Closing Date Wednesday 31st December, ****