Job Description Odyssey Social Care are recruiting for Part Time (16 hour contract) Residential Care Workers for our services based in Mitchelstown, Youghal, Fermoy Glenville Co.
Cork.
As the Residential Care Worker, you will act as the support and care worker to young people referred to the house.
Your responsibilities will involve contributing to an assessment of needs, thereafter, implementing aspects of Placement, Behaviour Support (BSP), and Individual Crisis Management (ICMP) Plans, that will help meet assessed needs.
You will use the Odyssey Model of Care to teach new skills to young people and manage challenging behaviour.
You will undertake appropriate actions to connect the young person with local resources, will network with local providers and will liaise closely with parents/ carers, and referral agencies.
This post will involve evening, weekend and residential shift working arrangements.
Benefits:
• Flexible Rostering focused on work-life balance
• Core Professional Training in essential subjects
• Team-Building Activities Social Events
• Health Insurance Grant Life Insurance
• Incremental Pay Scale
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family from Day 1
• Refer/Retain a friend bonus
• Bike to work Scheme.
About The Role Essential Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills:
• A minimum Level 7 qualification in Social Care or a relevant and or related Qualification * Relevant alternative qualifications include Psychology (Level 8), and Level 7 in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, Counselling / Psychotherapy, Addiction Counselling, Youth and Community Work, Social Sciences / Social Studies, Family Support, Disability Studies, Applied Behavioural Analysis, Early Years Care (U12 centers only), BA Applied Policing, Higher Certificate in Custodial Care, Teaching and Nursing.
A full, clean, manual driving license, valid in Ireland.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Knowledge of the key elements of effective teamwork.
• Knowledge of the Irish National Standards in Children's Residential Centres.
• Experience of working with teenagers with challenging behaviour.
Skills Needed About The Company Mission : Provide a supportive, safe environment for children and young people in care Care Approach : Trauma-informed and multi-dimensional, including the Sanctuary Model, Positive Behaviour Support, Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, and the Saoirse Project.
Company Culture Working for Odyssey Social Care involves being part of a team dedicated to supporting children and young people.
Employees engage in trauma-informed care, emphasising safety, emotional well-being, and personal development.
Desired Criteria Knowledge of the Irish National Standards in Children's Residential Centres.
Required Criteria A minimum Level 7 qualification in Social Care or a relevant and or related Qualification Closing Date Wednesday 31st December, ****