Job Description
Location: Brook Lodge, Odyssey Social Care
Odyssey Social Care Ltd is a leading provider of children’s residential care in Ireland. We are committed to delivering high quality, trauma informed support to young people through the Odyssey Model of Care, which focuses 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.
Role Summary
As a Children’s Residential Care Worker, you will play a vital frontline role in supporting 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. This role is ideal for someone passionate about social care, youth work, and therapeutic residential practice.
Why Join Odyssey Social Care?
Flexible rosters supporting work‑life balance
Core professional training (TCI, safeguarding, trauma informed practice, etc.)
Team‑building 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 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’
Company Overview
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 that is dedicated to supporting children and young people. Our care framework is flexible, responsive, and provides holistic care. The Odyssey Way is trauma‑informed, evidence‑based, and outcome‑led, supporting the needs of each individual child.
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
Closing Date
Saturday 28th February 2026
Contract Type
fulltime
Salary
From €37,440.00 Yearly to €41,184.00 Yearly
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