Job Description
Location: Clonmel, Co. TipperaryAt Odyssey Social Care, we are committed to providing high-quality residential care to young people across Ireland. We believe in a child-centred approach rooted in empathy, professionalism, and respect. Join a team where your leadership can make a real difference in the lives of young people and the professionals who support them.
Why Join Us as a Children’s Residential - Social Care Unit Manager
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
Pension Contribution Match
Employee Assistance Program for Employees and Family from Day 1
Key Responsibilities
Ensure care meets company standards and national regulations
Maintain a homely, safe, and developmentally appropriate environment
Supervise Social Care Leaders, Workers, and relief staff
Lead team motivation, training, and performance management
Manage house budget and resource allocation effectively
Support referral management and report writing
Promote compliance with TUSLA inspection standards
Maintain positive relationships with external stakeholders (e.g., TUSLA, Gardaí, CAMHS)
Participate in the 24-hour on-call rota
Promote a culture of transparency through whistleblowing and safeguarding
Drive new service development and contribute to company growth
Professional Background & Qualifications
The centre manager must have minimum QQI level 7 qualification in social care and hold or be enrolled in a programme leading to a management qualification suitable for a health or social care setting and 4 years’ full time work experience in a children’s residential care setting post qualification.
Alternatively, the manager may hold a QQI level 8 qualification in social care with 3 years’ post qualification work experience in a children’s residential care setting. Or alternatively hold a relevant qualification with 4 years’ full time work experience in a children’s residential care setting post qualification.
A professional qualification in Social Work is also considered as suitable, for a centre manager with the requisite 4 years post qualification practice experience and hold or be enrolled in a programme leading to a management qualification suitable for a health or social care setting.
Be on the CORU register of Social Care Workers, with 4 years' full-time experience, even without a formally recognised qualification.
Recognised social care qualifications may include equivalents from other jurisdictions.
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.
Relevant Alternative Qualifications Include: QQI Level 8 in Psychology; QQI Level 7 or Professional Practice Qualification in Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy, Counselling/Psychotherapy, or Addiction Counselling; QQI Level 7 in Youth and Community (or similar), Social Science/Social Studies, Family Support, Disability Studies, Applied Behavioural Analysis, or Early Years Care (where the centre caters for children under 12); Professional Qualification in Teaching (excluding TEFL) or Nursing Studies; BA in Applied Policing or equivalent; Higher Certificate in Custodial Care (Irish Prison Service) or equivalent; or CORU registration as a Social Care Worker in the absence of a relevant qualification.
Required Criteria: CORU registration; full, clean manual driving licence (valid in Ireland); right to work and live in Ireland; familiarity with team dynamics and Irish National Standards; full Garda vetting and police clearance for international residency; deep knowledge of childcare legislation and best practices; conflict resolution and crisis management skills.
Additional Information
Closing date: Tuesday 30th June 2026Contract type: fulltimeSalary: From €56,160.00 Yearly to €60,320.00 Yearly
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