Oberstown offers a wide range of uniquely rewarding career options.
Maximise your potential
Oberstown team members are passionate, committed, professionals who deliver a care model designed to uphold the very best standards for young people in detention. Come and work with us in an inspiring, rewarding and dynamic environment – maximise your potential and make a difference in a young person’s life.
Oberstown employs around 250 staff to deliver a 24/7 service. Our staff are residential social care workers, night supervisor officers, unit managers, catering staff, household staff, maintenance, medical, and administration staff. The campus management team is led by the Director and Deputy Directors along with senior managers responsible for risk and safety, HR and general operations.
We organise ourselves to uphold the very best standards for young people in detention, in line with our purpose, vision and values.
Working at Oberstown
In this video, Oberstown Director Damien Hernon gives his overview of the unique experience of working with young people in Oberstown.
Hear what Oberstown staff say about their day-to-day work.
Discover the range of career and skills development opportunities we offer.
Read about the health & wellbeing benefits for Oberstown staff.
Get in touch
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