Relief Residential Care Worker - Children's Residential
Position Title: Relief Residential Care WorkerReports to: Social Care Manager / Deputy Manager / Social Care Leader as requiredSalary: €225 for 15-hour shift - €367.50 for 24.5-hour shift
Role Summary:
We’re seeking passionate and dedicated Relief Children’s Residential Care Worker to join our team. You will play a vital role in delivering individualised care to young people referred to our service, helping them grow, develop new skills, and overcome challenges.
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
Responsibilities:
Develop and implement individualised Behaviour Support Plans and Placement Plans
Support young people with educational activities, both at home and in school
Deliver responsive residential care aligned with the Odyssey Model
Maintain accurate daily records and communicate with parents, professionals, and referral agents
Participate in team meetings, training, and service development
Manage petty cash, assist with domestic routines, and contribute to a homely environment
Uphold safeguarding protocols, confidentiality, and company policies
About the role
Essential Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills
Educational Requirements:
A minimum Level 7 qualification in Social Care or a relevant and related field.*
Relevant alternative qualifications include:
QI 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
Other Requirements:
A full, clean manual driving license is valid in Ireland.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of effective teamwork.
Familiarity with the Irish National Standards in Children’s Residential Centres
Experience working with teenagers exhibiting challenging behaviour.
What you will need
Required criteria
- A minimum Level 7 qualification in Social Care or a relevant and related field listed on the job ad
Desired criteria
- Experience working with teenagers exhibiting challenging behavior.
Odyssey Social Care
Odyssey 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.
Overview Mission: 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, above) dedicated to supporting children and young people. As professional caregivers, we are caring, compassionate and resilient. We work with children who have experienced trauma, and believe in healing through trusting care relationships. The Odyssey Way We put the needs of the child at the forefront of everything we do. Our care framework is designed to be flexible, responsive and provide holistic care to our young people. Our care model, The Odyssey Way, is trauma-informed, evidence-based, and outcome-led. It supports the needs of each individual child, helping them to work through trauma by focusing on overall wellbeing. Our unique, specialised intervention, the Odyssey Saoirse Project, uses eco-therapy, adventure-based life skills and positive mentoring to help young people heal, grow and thrive.
Our Values 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 Accessibility & Sustainability Odyssey Social Care is committed to encouraging a culture of diversity and inclusion across our organisation. As a Certified B Corp, we also believe in providing care sustainably, measuring our impact across our people, our communities, and the planet.
Our benefits
On joining Odyssey, you’ll be supported every step of the way. Competitive salary & incremental pay progression Flexible rostering that supports work-life balance Accredited training & continuous development Education assistance grants Health & life insurance supports Social events & wellbeing supports Real career progression – 80%+ of our leaders Have grown from within We believe in caring for our staff with the same commitment we bring to the young people in our homes. For more details, visit About Us
Flexible schedule
Employee development programs
A diversity program
Cycle to work
Referral bonus
Company retreats
Life insurance
Employee Assistance Scheme
Social Opportunities
Culture of recognition
On the job learning
Long service awards
Relief Residential Care Worker - Children's Residential
Odyssey 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.