Deputy Social Care Manager - Ballycanew, Co. Wexford

At Odyssey Social Care, we are committed to providing high-quality residential services that support children and young people to thrive. Our homes are safe, welcoming, and tailored to meet individual needs. Every member of our team plays a vital role in helping young people achieve their potential.

About the Role

As Deputy Manager, you’ll work closely with the Unit Manager to support day-to-day operations of the home. You’ll help deliver the highest standards of care, supervise staff, and ensure the wellbeing and safety of young people. You’ll take full responsibility in the Manager’s absence, collaborating on all house-related matters while fostering a team culture rooted in compassion, professionalism, and child-centred care.

Why Join Us as Deputy Manager:

• Competitive Salary
• 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
• Pension Contribution Match

Key Responsibilities

Care & Support

Ensure young people are cared for safely, respectfully, and in accordance with national standards

Provide direct care and participate in the on-call system

Foster a warm, homely environment for residents

Staff Management

Supervise staff as directed by the Manager

Lead the team during Manager’s absence

Monitor external service providers and support quality improvement

Reporting & Administration

Share updates and risk reports with the Manager

Maintain confidentiality and documentation integrity

Assist in scheduling rotas, meetings, and writing reports

Compliance & Culture

Uphold health & safety and whistleblowing policies

Promote open communication and a values-driven workplace

Qualifications & Experience

Professional Background

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in social care work with children/young people
• Experience working with challenging behaviour
• Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training or practice preferred
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in dynamic team settings

Educational Requirements:

A minimum Level 7 qualification in Social Care or a relevant and related field that meets the criteria to be registered as a Social Care Worker with CORU.

Relevant alternative qualifications include:

• QQI Level 8 in Psychology
• QQI Level 7 or Professional Practice Qualification in Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy
• QQI Level 7 or Professional Practice Qualification in Counselling / Psychotherapy
• QQI Level 7 or Professional Practice Qualification in Addiction Counselling
• QQI Level 7 in Youth and Community or similar
• QQI Level 7 in Social Science / Social Studies
• QQI Level 7 in Family Support
• Professional Qualification in Teaching (Not TEFL)
• Professional Qualification in Nursing Studies
• QQI Level 7 in Disability Studies
• QQI Level 7 in Applied Behavioural Analysis
• QQI Level 7 in Early Years Care where centre caters for children under 12 years.
• BA in Applied Policing or equivalent
• Holder of Higher Certificate in Custodial Care (Irish Prison Service) or equivalent
• No qualification or non-relevant qualification but holder of CORU registration as a Social Care worker.

Required Criteria:

• Full, clean manual driving license (valid in Ireland)
• Familiarity with Irish National Standards in Children’s Residential Centres

About The Role

When you work with Odyssey Social Care, you’re part of a dedicated team that’s as supportive to each other as we are to the young people in our care. Because we know that our success depends on yours, you’ll get continuous on the job training through our network of certified trainers. Quite simply, our supportive, adaptive and flexible approach is designed to give you the best opportunities to progress through the company and further your social care career.

Required Criteria

• Applicants must have a minimum of 3 years working with young people for this post

Skills Needed

About The Company

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.

Company Culture

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.

Company 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

Salary

€45,760.00 - €49,920.00 per year