Posted: 18 June
The role
Part‑Time Children’s Residential Care Worker – Avoca & Arklow
Odyssey Social Care Ltd is a leading provider of children’s residential care in Ireland. We deliver high quality, trauma‑informed support to young people through the Odyssey Model of Care, focusing 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.
Flexible Part‑time Contracts
16 hours per week (€12,480 – €13,728 annually or €240.00 – €264.00/week)
24.5 hours per week (€18,720 – €20,592 annually or €360 – €396/week)
30 hours per week (€23,400 – €25,740 annually or €450.00 – €495.00/week)
Role Summary
As a Children’s Residential Care Worker, you will support 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.
Why Join Odyssey Social Care
Flexible rosters supporting work‑life balance
Core professional training (TCI, safeguarding, trauma‑informed practice, etc.)
Team‑building activities and social events
Education assistance grants
Health insurance grant and life insurance
Incremental pay scale
Employee Assistance Programme 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 or one of the following:
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.
Experience working with teenagers with challenging behaviour.
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’.
Desirable Criteria
Familiarity with Irish National Standards in Children’s Residential Centres.
Application Summary
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.
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