Have you an interest in making a positive impact to young people’s lives? Do you want to help improve outcomes for young people in care?
Would you like to join an organisation committed to working with young people to ensure they achieve their potential?
Odyssey Social Care are looking for an energetic Deputy Manager to join our Residential Care team based in New Ross, Co. Wexford on a Fixed Term Basis (6 Months). In your role you will act as the support and care worker to young people in the house, driving towards positive changes every single day.
What we can offer you:

• Attractive salary including full hourly rate for overnights
• Incremental Salary Scale
• A rostering system focused on ensuring a work/life balance
• Paid while you attend fun activities and outings
• Life Assurance (DIS)
• Company Pension Scheme
• Health Insurance Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Core Professional Training provided free of charge in a range of subjects
• Education Assistance Grants
• The best career progression opportunities in the sector
• A clear and defined pathway to management
• Team Building Activities
• Company Social Events
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Refer a Friend Bonus Available

What you bring:

• A minimum Level 7 qualification in Social Care or a relevant and or related Qualification *Relevant alternative qualifications include:
• Social Work
• Psychology (Level 8)
• Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy
• Counselling / Psychotherapy
• Addiction Counselling
• Youth & Community
• Social Science
• Family Support
• Teaching
• Nursing Studies
• Disability Studies
• Applied Behavioural Analysis
• Early Years Care
• Applied Policing
• Higher Certificate in Custodial Care (Irish Prison) or Equivalent
• A passion and commitment to make a difference in young person’s life
• A commitment to continuous improvement
• A willingness to be a positive role model as part of a care team
• A full, clean, manual driving license, valid in Ireland.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Knowledge of the key elements of effective team working
• Knowledge of the Irish National Standards in Children’s Residential Centres

Essential Experience:
Minimum 3 years experience of working at social care grade with children/young persons.
If this sounds like the job for you, we’d love to hear from you!
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Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term
Pay: €40,000.00-€44,880.00 per year
Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Are you eligible to work in Ireland?

Education:

• Bachelor's (required)

Experience:

• working at social care grade with children/young persons: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Full manual Irish driving licence (required)

Work Location: In person