Deputy Manager

Overview

Odyssey Social Care are looking for an energetic Deputy Manager to join their residential care team based in Lismore, Co. Waterford. 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.

The Deputy Manager will assist in providing services aimed at meeting the needs of children and young people in the care of Odyssey Social Care. This role involves supporting the Social Care Manager in all aspects of the house's operations and managing the house in the Manager’s absence. The Deputy Manager plays a crucial role in ensuring the success of Odyssey Social Care by working closely with the Social Care Manager to address all issues within the house.

About the role

• 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: 

• Minimum Level 7 qualification in Social Care or a relevant related qualification that meets the criteria to be registered as a Social Care Worker with CORU.

• Relevant alternative qualifications include:

· Level 8 in Psychology

· Level 7 in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, Counselling/Psychotherapy, Addiction Counselling, Youth and Community Work, Social Sciences/Social Studies, Family Support, Disability Studies, Applied Behavioural Analysis, Early Years Care (for U12 centers), BA Applied Policing, Higher Certificate in Custodial Care, Teaching, and Nursing.

• 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.

What you will need

Required criteria

• A minimum Level 7 qualification in Social Care or a relevant and related field.*
• A full, clean manual driving license valid in Ireland.
• Challenging Behaviour: Experience working with teenagers with challenging behavior.
• Therapeutic Crisis Intervention: Experience working in services where Therapeutic Crisis Intervention is used.
• Social Care: A minimum of 3 years’ experience working at a social care grade with children/young persons.

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