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Job Post Details

Odyssey Social Care logo

Social Care Worker/Residential Care Worker - job post

Odyssey Social Care
3.5 out of 5 stars
County Laois
€37,440–€41,184 a year - Permanent, Part-time

Job details

Pay

  • €37,440–€41,184 a year

Job type

  • Part-time
  • Permanent

Location

County Laois

Benefits

Pulled from the full job description

  • Life insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Company pension
  • Wellness program
  • Bike to work scheme
  • Company events
  • On-site parking

Full job description

We are now hiring Children’s Residential Social Care Workers/Residential Care Workers

Odyssey Social Care Ltd is committed to providing high-quality care and support to young people in residential settings. Guided by the Odyssey Model of Care, our team works to empower young people to reach their full potential through therapeutic support, education, and positive role modelling.

Why Join Us?

  • 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
  • Employee Assistance Program for Employees and Family from Day 1

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide child centred, trauma informed residential care
  • Develop and implement individualised Behaviour Support Plans and Placement Plans
  • Support young people with education, routines, and life skills
  • Maintain accurate daily records and reports
  • Communicate with parents, social workers, schools, and professionals
  • Participate in team meetings, training, and service development
  • Assist with household routines (cooking, cleaning, domestic tasks)
  • Uphold safeguarding, child protection, and TUSLA standards

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 (nonTEFL) or Nursing
  • BA in Applied Policing
  • Higher Certificate in Custodial Care (Irish Prison Service)

Required Criteria:

  • A full, clean manual driving license that is valid in Ireland.
  • Familiarity with the Irish National Standards in Children’s Residential Centres.
  • Experience working with teenagers exhibiting challenging behaviour.
  • Right to work and live in Ireland

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

  • Bike to work scheme
  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Employee assistance program
  • On-site parking
  • Wellness program

Application question(s):

  • Do you have a minimum Level 7 qualification in Social Care or a relevant and related field listed on the job ad?
  • Are you registered with CORU?
  • What is your working eligibility in Ireland?
  • Do you have a valid full Irish/EU drivers licence?

Pay: €37,440.00-€41,184.00 per year

Education:

  • Bachelor's (required)

Experience:

  • residential care: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • Full manual Irish driving licence (required)

Work Location: In person

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