Social Care Worker/Residential Care Worker - Part Time, Letterkenny

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.

We Offer The Following Flexible Part-time Contracts

16 hours per week (€12,480 - €13,728 Annually or €240.00 - €264.00/week)

24.5 hours per week (€18,720 - €20,592 Annually or €360 – €396/week)

30 hours per week (€23,400 - €25,740 Annually or €450.00 – €495.00/week)

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.)

Teambuilding 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 (nonTEFL) 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’

Desired Criteria

Familiarity with the Irish National Standards in Children’s Residential Centres

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.

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