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Odyssey Social Care provides children’s residential care in Ireland. We believe every young person deserves a safe home and an empowered tomorrow.

13/10/2026

We’re delighted to announce the appointment of Emma Daly as Head of Operations at Odyssey Social Care.

Emma brings an exceptional track record and deep expertise to our leadership team. Throughout her impressive career, she has dedicated herself to children’s residential care, successfully leading and shaping services across both mainstream and disability sectors.

Michelle Long, CEO of Odyssey Social Care, said: “At the very core of Emma’s professional philosophy is an unyielding belief that high-quality outcomes for young people must always drive our work.

“She has a proven ability to strategically align day-to-day operations with the highest standards of care, ensuring every child in our services has the opportunity to thrive.

“Beyond her strategic vision, Emma is an empowering leader who excels at building and developing high-performing teams. We are incredibly excited to see her lead our operational delivery as we continue to grow and enhance our services across Ireland.”

Please join us in giving a warm welcome to Emma as she begins this exciting new chapter for our Odyssey family!

09/10/2026

Meet the Odyssey Talent team at the 𝗧𝗨𝗦 𝗠𝗶𝗱𝘄𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿!

🗓️ Monday, October 12th | 10am – 1pm
📍 Moylish Campus, Limerick City (V94 EC5T)

Whether you’re looking for a placement opportunity while studying or graduate entry roles, stop by our stand to find out where a career with Odyssey can take you.

👁️ View this snapshot of how we support and launch your career in social care — see you on Shannonside!

ℹ️ Placement enquiries to [email protected]

07/10/2026

𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗦𝗢𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟𝗦: We love what we do in Odyssey Social Care, but we also know the value of switching off.

The team from Slieve View Lodge in Mitchelstown recently availed of our Social Fund to enjoy what Deputy Manager Sinead describes as a highly entertaining night out — a meal in the Mardyke in Cork, a two-hour karaoke session, and then dancing in the city!

The fun-loving Carrig Lodge crew in Co. Wexford also gathered for a weekend meal outside of their Wellingtonbridge workplace and made an extended Saturday evening of it. “We had a ball!” said Deputy Manager Carly.

As if we were in any doubt! Well deserved everyone.
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📷 Slieve View / Carrig team socials –

05/10/2026

🔑 𝗞𝗜𝗟𝗞𝗘𝗡𝗡𝗬 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚 — We’re recruiting for a 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿 to lead Odyssey’s children’s residential team in peaceful Piltown.

The nurturing setting of spacious Cloncooney House (pictured) is the perfect place to empower young people to build a brighter future — and grow your own career.

Whether an experienced manager or ready to step up, you’ll love our care model, The Odyssey Way, and the positive mentoring supports provided by the adventure-based Saoirse Project.

𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀
✓ Competitive incremental salary
✓ Pension contribution matching
✓ Health & life insurance supports
✓ Education assistance grants
✓ Accredited training and CPD
✓ Flexible rostering, work-life balance
✓ Clear career progression pathways

𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱
• CORU registered (or eligible)
• L7/8 Social Care/equivalent)
• 3–4 years in YP residential care
• Management qualification (or aim)

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹? See full job spec and apply here: https://seemehired.com/jobs/74800

ℹ️ [email protected]

01/10/2026

The rewarding journey of Odyssey Regional Manager Orla Curtis shows how potential can be realised through personal commitment and a supportive environment.

Currently seeking social care workers and leaders for our Ashview Lodge service in 𝗠𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗹𝘀𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗻, 𝗖𝗼. 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗸, Orla is proof of the opportunities we can offer those seeking to make a positive impact.

She joined Odyssey in 2015 as a Relief Social Care Worker and was managing one of our residential services in the South East within four years.

Orla’s empathy for young people, frontline experience, and support for her team’s development resulted in further promotion to regional management level in 2024.

Odyssey is proud of the professional growth we pave the way for — a commitment cemented in our Pathways to Progress framework.

Join us at Ashview and advance your career prospects. We’ll support you every step of the way.

𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗬 — full job specs, eligibility & benefits:
» 𝗦𝗖𝗪: https://seemehired.com/jobs/68175
» 𝗦𝗖𝗟: https://seemehired.com/jobs/72120

Questions? Email: [email protected]

29/09/2026

Two of our exceptional team members in Co. Cork marked five years of positive impact and career growth with Odyssey in September.

💎 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗹𝘆 has been a mainstay at Slieveview Lodge throughout that time. Having started as a Social Care Worker, she progressed through the ranks and stepped into the role of Acting Deputy Manager this year.

“Sinead’s practice is defined by how much she cares,” says Slieveview Social Care Manager Liam Boland.

“Anyone can say they care, but Sinead has shown it countless times, often ringing or messaging about different activities and opportunities for the young people to engage with that she has come across, even when she is off; always volunteering to go and create experiences and memories with them, and being willing to come in and help out when things are difficult.

“Sinead has always had this ability to go above and beyond for the young people. She is beloved by everyone in Slieveview because of this trait and she is a great support and resource for her co-workers also. Sinead sets and drives the standard here and we are very lucky to have her with us.”

💎 𝗢𝗺𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗔𝗱𝗲𝗯𝗼𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗲 started with Odyssey as a Relief team member in 2020. He became a Social Care Worker the following September and was promoted to Social Care Leader in 2024.

Omo is proof that a social care degree is not essential, having used transferable skills gained through a BA in Psychology & Sociology, along with hands-on experience, to progress professionally.

Unit Manager Kirsty Murphy speaks glowingly of the contribution he has made since Barra Lodge opened in July 2024.

“Omo has been instrumental to the stabilisation of the service and more importantly the sibling group in his care. He is always conscious of providing an active and homely environment for the young people in Barra Lodge.

“His dedication has positively impacted all five children in our care, and he has built beautiful trusting relationships with them all.

“Omo goes above and beyond for Barra and has been an excellent role model on the floor for everyone he’s worked with as part of the team here. Omo, we are so happy to have you — thank you for all that you do.”

╰┈➤ 𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲? Explore opportunities at odysseysocialcare.com/careers

25/09/2026

𝗪𝗘’𝗥𝗘 𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞-𝗢𝗨𝗧 | Odyssey is seeking a Children’s Residential Social Care Unit Manager supporting our services across Co. Cork.

This unique full-time mobile role offers the opportunity to lead one Odyssey home at a time. Providing management experience to strengthen teams, you will ensure the highest standards of care, quality and compliance.

𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀
✅ Permanent Full-Time — €56,160-€60,320 p.a.
✅ Flexible working with work-life balance
✅ Pension, health & life insurance supports
✅ Education grants & accredited training
✅ Genuine career progression opportunities

If you’re an experienced social care leader passionate about making a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you.

𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 and be on your way — full job spec: https://seemehired.com/jobs/73331?embed=1

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▶️ County Cork landscapes

22/09/2026

Looking to launch your career from college? Talk to our team about Odyssey’s student placement and entry-level opportunities at the TU Dublin / OT Baile Átha Cliath Social Care & Early Child Education Careers Fair this Thursday.

📍 12-2pm in the East Quad Building, Grangegorman Campus (D07 C972)

We’ll have information about what the impactful work we do supporting young people, available roles across our homes, and the steps to get you started.

18/09/2026

Odyssey Social Care is recruiting a 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 to join our senior leadership team and drive our mission forward.

Part of Broadlake group, we’re on a 3X10X growth journey — scaling sustainably (as a B Corp) while delivering positive impact for young people and communities.

We want a values-driven, calm, and commercially astute HR leader to shape our People & Culture strategy, realise the potential of our childcare teams, and empower organisational excellence.

𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴:
✓ Proven executive leadership in complex, regulated environments
✓ Deep expertise in workforce planning, culture transformation, digital HR, DEI

⚲ This role is Dublin or Kilkenny-based with nationwide travel
ⓘ Job spec + benefits: https://lnkd.in/dexxWv4w

𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗡𝗼𝘄: Send your CV and summary profile to [email protected]

16/09/2026

𝗪𝗘’𝗥𝗘 𝗛𝗜𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚: Odyssey is seeking committed 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 / 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 and 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 to join our team in 𝗠𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗹𝘀𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗻, Co. Cork.

Commuter friendly, these roles offer purpose and clear progression pathways for people with empathy and leadership potential.

At Ashview Lodge, you will help young people heal, build resilience and thrive through our unique integrated care model, The Odyssey Way.

𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀
✓ Flexible rosters & competitive pay
✓ Health & life insurance grants + EAP
✓ CPD + career growth opportunities
✓ Supportive team environment
✓ Regional community/quality of life

Make a meaningful move — we’ll support your journey.

📈 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆
» 𝗦𝗖𝗪: https://seemehired.com/jobs/68175
» 𝗦𝗖𝗟: https://seemehired.com/jobs/72120

Address

Millbank House, Sandyford Business Park
Limerick
D18C6R3

Telephone

+35361275723

Website

https://www.odysseysocialcare.com/, http://www.odysseysocialcare.com/careers

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