Social Care Leader/Residential Care LeaderOdyssey 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.We are expanding our team and seeking an experienced Children's Residential Care Leader (also known as Senior Social Care Worker, Residential Team Leader, or Social Care Leader) to join our residential services.⭐ Role SummaryAs a Children's Residential Social Care Leader you will play a key role in delivering high quality social care, residential childcare, and therapeutic support. 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 balanceCore professional training (TCI, safeguarding, trauma informed practice, etc.)Teambuilding activities & social eventsEducation assistance grantsHealth insurance grant & life insuranceIncremental pay scaleEmployee Assistance Programme (EAP) for employees and families from Day 1Supportive, collaborative team cultureClear career progression pathways⭐ Key Responsibilities:Develop and implement Behaviour Support Plans, Placement Plans, and risk assessmentsProvide trauma informed, child centred, and responsive residential careSupport young people with education, homework, routines, and school engagementPromote life skills, independence, emotional regulation, and positive behaviourMaintain accurate daily records, logs, and incident reportsCommunicate effectively with parents, social workers, schools, and referral agentsParticipate in team meetings, supervision, training, and service developmentAssist with domestic routines, cooking, cleaning, and maintaining a homely environmentManage petty cash and follow financial proceduresUphold safeguarding, child protection, TUSLA standards, confidentiality, and company policiesContribute to a safe, structured, and supportive residential setting⭐ Educational RequirementsMinimum Level 7 qualification in Social Care or one of the following:QQI Level 8 in PsychologyQQI Level 7 in Youth & Community, Social Science, Social Studies, Family Support, Disability Studies, ABAProfessional Practice Qualification in Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy, Counselling/Psychotherapy, or Addiction CounsellingEarly Years Care (for centres supporting children under 12)Professional Qualification in Teaching (nonTEFL) or NursingBA in Applied PolicingHigher Certificate in Custodial Care (Irish Prison Service)⭐ Required CriteriaFull, clean manual driving licence valid in IrelandMinimum 2 years' experience working directly with children/young people in a social care settingFamiliarity with National Standards for Children's Residential CentresRight to live and work in IrelandCORU Registration for use of the Title 'Social Care Worker'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.About the roleWhen 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.About the companyOdyssey Social Care is a children's residential care provider. We support young people by providing secure and safe homes and by building trusting and meaningful relationships with our teams. We work therapeutically with our young people to support them through past hurts and traumas. We go on the journey with our young people, empowering them to be the best version of themselves.Required Criteria
Do you have a minimum 2 years' experience working directly with children/young people in a social care setting.
