Are you a Social Care Professional committed to making a positive impact on the lives of young people in care?
Would you like to join an organisation dedicated to helping young people achieve their potential?
Odyssey Social Care are seeking experienced Social Care professionals to join our residential care teams.
In your role you will be the person in charge at our centre based in Co. Laois. Working to exceptional standards of care you will manage day to day operations and lead a team of Social Care Workers helping young people in care make positive changes in their daily lives.
What we can offer you:

• Attractive salary
• Incremental salary scale
• Maternity Cover
• Life Assurance (DIS)
• Company Pension Scheme
• Health Insurance Scheme
• Core Professional Training provided free of charge in a range of subjects
• Education Assistance Grants
• Best in sector pathway to higher management roles
• Team Building Activities
• Company Social Events and Management away days
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Refer a Friend Bonus Available

What you bring:
The centre manager must have minimum QQI level 7 qualification in social care and hold or be enrolled in a programme leading to a management qualification suitable for a health or social care setting and 4 years’ full time work experience in a children’s residential care setting post qualification.

• Alternatively, the manager may hold a QQI level 8 qualification in social care with 3 years’ post qualification work experience in a children’s residential care setting.

Or
Alternatively hold a relevant qualification with 4 years’ full time work experience in a children’s residential care setting post qualification.

• A professional qualification in Social Work is also considered as suitable, for a centre manager with the requisite 4 years post qualification practice experience and hold or be enrolled in a programme leading to a management qualification suitable for a health or social care setting.
• A recognised qualification in social care will include equivalent social care qualifications from other jurisdictions.
• An individual who does not hold a recognised or relevant qualification but is entered onto the CORU register of Social Care Workers and has the requisite 4 years full time work experience may be considered for a position of centre manager.
• Knowledge of the Irish National Standards in Children’s Residential Centres
• A full manual driving licence
• An ability to work with young people
• 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

If you want to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you!
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Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term
Pay: €54,000.00-€58,140.00 per year
Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• 4 years of working in a Social Care Grade in a Children’s Residential Centre as relevant to the role.
• Are you eligible to work in Ireland?

Education:

• Bachelor's (required)

Experience:

• relevant post qualification: 4 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Full Irish manual driving licence (required)

Work Location: In person