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Main Purpose of Job Shannon College of Hotel Management has a strong track record for almost 10 years in delivering high-quality professional development programmes for the hospitality industry and is now expanding its Continuing Professional Development (CPD) offering. Drawing on the success of previous programmes and the depth of expertise within its academic staff, Shannon College is well positioned to design and deliver industry-ready training at national and international level. Working in close collaboration with Shannon College staff, industry partners including the Irish Hospitality Institute (IHI) and Skillnet Ireland, as well as the wider hospitality sector, this role will drive the development and delivery of CPD programmes that meet the evolving needs of hospitality professionals. These partnerships will ensure that all programmes are grounded in current industry practice and accessible to a broad audience across the sector. Shannon College is committed to growing its CPD portfolio in response to clear demand from senior hospitality professionals. Academic staff are actively engaged in programme development, and there is strong institutional support for expanding this area. This is a position central to the College's revenue generation strategy, requiring a broad range of marketing, entrepreneurial, and organisational skills, as well as the ability to build and sustain effective relationships across the hospitality industry. The role will also support the creation of study abroad partnerships for the new undergraduate programme. This is important to the successful development of the programme’s international profile and student experience. Establishing study abroad pathways requires sustained administrative coordination, including partner mapping, communication with potential institutions, documentation, internal liaison, and support for approval processes. Main Duties and Responsibilities The above criteria will be utilised to shortlist and select candidates for interview. Salary €55,129 - €71,204 per annum, pro rata for part-time/short-term roles (applicable to new entrants effective from January 2011).
Child and Family Support Network Co-ordinator
Purpose of Role Health A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Character Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Child and Family Support Network Co-ordinator
Purpose of Role Health A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Character Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Family Support Practitioner
Main Duties and Responsibilities The Family Support Practitioner will perform their duties in line with Tusla’s professional standards. The Family Support Practitioner will: CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Family Support Practitioner
Main Duties and Responsibilities The Family Support Practitioner will perform their duties in line with Tusla’s professional standards. The Family Support Practitioner will: CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Grade VIII Data Protection Assessment and Compliance Manager
Job Objectives Main Duties and Responsibilities •Play a key role in assessing, understanding and explaining Tusla’s data protection and privacy compliance requirements across its data landscape and operating environment. •Complete desktop and in-person assessments of third party technical and organisational measures to ensure appropriate security of Tusla personal data and to mitigate any data protection risks identified. •Through engagement with internal and external stakeholders, design and implement appropriate data sharing arrangements to govern the sharing of personal data. •Conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments to assess and advise on data processing activities to ensure they are lawful, fair, transparent and proportionate. •Manage the analysis and provision of monthly, quarterly and yearly data protection compliance metrics. Team Effectiveness •Provide expert advice, oversight and assurance to ensure the lawful handling of personal data across Tusla’s functions. •Escalate any high risk items to the relevant General Manager and provide regular updates. •As required, deputise for the relevant General Manager. •Manage assigned team members including through work prioritisation and output, personal development and performance. Stakeholder Engagement •Collect, organise and objectively evaluate complex data to create clear, practical and evidence based data protection recommendations and controls for internal and external stakeholders. •Support data protection training and awareness initiatives to support consistent compliance including through the development and provision of SME content. •Contribute to the development and communication of policies, procedures, and guidelines to support privacy compliance across Tusla. •Ensure Tusla’s Record of Data Processing Activities is kept comprehensive, current and accurate. •Develop, format, and edit high-impact presentations for senior leadership meetings. •Build relationships with internal stakeholders including Service Directors, Network Managers, Business Managers, Tulsa Legal Department and other DPU Managers. •Build relationships with external stakeholders including other state agencies, government departments and third-party service providers. •Engage regularly with stakeholders to identify areas of improvement. Health & Safety •Comply with and contribute to the development of policies, procedures, guidelines and safe professional practice and adhere to relevant legislation, regulations and standards. •Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the service for example National Standards for Child Protection and Care and comply with associated Tusla – Child and Family Agency protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role. •To support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service. The above Job Description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. Skills Requirement Applicants must by the closing date of application have the following: •Have a minimum Level 8 qualification on the National Framework of Qualifications in Ireland (or equivalent in another jurisdiction) in a relevant discipline and / or have a formal Data Protection qualification. AND •Have at least 3 years’ experience of risk based compliance frameworks, including control design, risk identification and mitigation implementation, preferably in the area of data protection. AND •Provide one example that demonstrates significant experience of one of the following: oPractical knowledge of the law and practice of the General Data Protection Regulation and the Irish Data Protection Act 2018. oExperience of compliance reporting processes and communications including the collation, interpretation and presentation of key metrics to senior management, supervisory authorities or governance bodies, preferably in the area of data protection. AND •Experience of managing and working collaboratively cross functionally with multiple internal and external stakeholders, as relevant to this role. AND •Have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and management ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office Health A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Character Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Grade VII National Procurement Manager
Main Duties and Responsibilities •Key responsibilities include leading competitive tendering activity, oversee high-value contracts, supervise vendor management and act as the primary point of contact for internal and external procurement related audits requirements •Work closely with stakeholders for procurement assignments, strategies, reporting and process standardisation ensuring regional and local alignment of legislation, policies and procedures with the national office •Work with stakeholders on competitive contract management with best practice and legislative compliance, support and provide expert advice on disputes, remedies, modifications, variations and contract exit •Build and retain key stakeholder management, both internally and externally, championing an inclusive and supportive work environment where colleagues can succeed in meeting requirements of a changing environment, ensuring that activities are being managed in line with the Agency’s principles, values and expectations •Manage and drive best practices and develop category sourcing approaches to modernise and consolidate aggregated purchasing requirements to enable increased standardisation and efficiency to enhance service delivery, decision-making effectiveness and drive better value for money •Governance and compliance procurement reporting on a cohesive basis, align and manage the annual procurement strategy, goals and objectives as outlined in the Corporate Procurement Plan •Coordinate PAC, FOI and PQs procurement related responses •Promote continuous Training & Education programmes including eTenders, e-Procurement Training and innovation •Lead and manage the end-to-end competitive procurement process and provide specialist advice and technical knowledge in completing and managing all aspects of putting contracts in place with budget holders/project managers. This includes but not limited to the following: -Prepare coordinated tender documents ie: Request for Tendering (RFT), competition management, advise on tender specifications, award criteria and manage processes through eTenders -Assist with Request for Quote (RFQ) processes -Audit retention of procurement documentation -Analyse vendor expenditure information and issue relevant reports -Develop, negotiate and drive contractual agreements in a high-quality sensitive manner with the objective of managing risk and optimising performance to achieve value for money -Drive and deliver the contract finalisation of a procurement process ensuring that the budget holder arrives at the Purchase to Pay (P2P) stage. •Establish and maintain quality processes and reporting capabilities. Develop and write reports on vendor and contract performance •Apply a deep understanding of Public Procurement processes and relevant regulations •Ensure measures are in place to identify expiring contracts for renewal / replacement in a timely manner •Assist budget holders/project managers to execute, manage and monitor deliverables outlined in the contract to ensure efficiency and maximise contract performance •Carry out contract performance with budget holders/project managers •Develop and maintain positive and effective relationships across all sections of the Agency •Observe strict rules of confidentiality on all information gained as part of a tender process. Governance •Contribute to the communication and implementation of the Agency’s procurement and other operating policies, procedures, guidelines, standards and best practices and all other applicable regulations •Provide effective, clear and regular communication on procurement updates across the Agency focusing on day-to-day queries •Ensure that all statutory and corporate governance requirements are met i.e.: EU Procurement Directives, GDPR Regulations and internal financial regulations •Demonstrate the ability to conduct relevant procurement training programmes •Identify risk of non-compliance and opportunities for spend aggregation •Manage challenging expenditure portfolios •Assume ownership of personal and professional readiness to perform and remain resilient to the high demands and tight deadlines of this fast-paced environment. Health & Safety •Comply with and contribute to the development of policies, procedures, guidelines and safe professional practice and adhere to relevant legislation, regulations and standards. •Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the service for example National Standards for Child Protection and Care and comply with associated Tusla – Child and Family Agency protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role. •To support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service. The above Job Description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. Skills Requirement Applicants must by the closing date of application have the following: •A third level qualification in Procurement, or a related discipline (such as Legal or Finance) with a distinct focus on procurement •A minimum of two years’ management experience specifically within a procurement environment, including a proven track record of team leadership and staff supervision •Demonstrate operational experience in financial systems i.e. SAP Finance or equivalent •Advanced proficiency in MS Office skills with specific demonstrable expertise in Excel and Word •Strong analytical, organisational and project management skills with the ability to manage multi complex tendering timelines and pipeline projects •Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills with a proven ability to manage complex, multi-layered stakeholder relationships and drive organisational change. Health A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Character Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Family Support Team Leader
Purpose of Role •To lead and govern a dedicated Family Support (FS) team delivering direct casework with children and families. This includes screening, short-term work (Integrated Front Door) and long-term work (LIT), ensuring robust case allocation, case management, and integration with child protection and children in care teams while maintaining Family Support governance over relevant aspects of care plans. •The LIT boundaries have been aligned to the Child and Family Support Network boundaries and connections to the network members is part of ongoing work with all the IFD and LIT teams •Prevention & Early Intervention remains an integral part of Tusla Family Support approach. •The Family Support team will provide the input required to promote Early Intervention and Meitheal processes through the Child and Family Support networks Job Objectives Main Duties and Responsibilities Professional •Govern and lead Family Support team delivering direct casework. •Oversee case allocation, case management, and casework quality. •Support Family Support staff working with children where the lead worker is on CP or CIC teams. •Maintain Family Support governance on care plan elements (e.g., family support, reunification, parenting capacity). •Ensure integration with team leads for CPW & CiC, working in close collaboration particularly on complex cases, maintaining distinct Family Support identity. •Contribute to the development and implementation of practice standards for short-term (Integrated Front Door) and long-term (LIT) interventions. •Provide supervision, mentoring, and support to Family Support practitioners including those team members leading Meitheals. •Liaise with CP and CIC teams to ensure continuity and coherence in service delivery. •Monitor outcomes and contribute to service planning and evaluation. Management •Provide leadership and motivation in order to optimise service delivery by developing teams and promoting change management. •Be responsible for the probationary appraisal of staff and the completion of probationary appraisal reports as required. Make appropriate recommendations regarding whether employees’ standard of work during probation is satisfactory and whether appointments should be confirmed. •Ensure compliance with and implement HR policies and procedures and guidelines. •Manage a budget as defined by the Area Manager / Principal Social Worker, if appropriate. •Contribute to a range of reports including annual reports, performance indicators etc. as required. •Contribute to the development and implementation of policy, information sharing protocols, audit systems and referral and integrated care pathways. •Contribute to service plan process by recognising and replicating successful interventions and by identifying unmet needs and service requirements into the future. •Ensure a high standard of documentation, including service user files in accordance with local guidelines and the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act. •Ensure the maintenance of service user and data confidentiality. •Represent the agency at various groups as required Education & Training •Maintain standards of practice and levels of professional knowledge by monitoring and reviewing the standards within their area of responsibility, participating in and organising continuous professional development initiatives and professional development planning. •Keep updated on current and impending legislation and the perceived impact on practice. •Keep abreast of developments in national policies and strategies and international best practice. •Keep up to date with organisational developments within the Irish Health and Social Services. •Actively engage in staff development and training by making recommendations with regard to the ongoing education, mentoring, training and in-service needs of social workers. Health & Safety •Comply with and contribute to the development of policies, procedures, guidelines and safe professional practice and adhere to relevant legislation, regulations and standards. •Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the service for example National Standards for Child Protection and Care and comply with associated Tusla – Child and Family Agency protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role. •To support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service. The above Job Description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. Skills Requirement Applicants must by the closing date of application have the following: •A 3rd level qualification minimum of QQI level 7, relevant to the requirements of the role in community work, family support, social care, social work, education or other relevant discipline; and six years relevant post qualification experience in direct child and family casework. OR •A 3rd level qualification minimum of QQI level 8, relevant to the requirements of the role in community work, family support, social care, social work, education or other relevant discipline; and three years relevant post qualification experience in direct child and family casework. AND •Experience in case management and inter-team collaboration. AND •Must have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability, professional and managerial ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office. Desirable •Specific experience working in the area of PEI (Prevention & Early Intervention) as well as Family Support, is also desirable. Health A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Social Care Leader
Job Objectives Main Duties and Responsibilities Working with Children · To participate in the development and implementation of Care and Placement Plans and to ensure appropriate recording of same. · To promote the rights and responsibilities of each child/young person within the centre. · To promote physical, emotional, social and religious welfare of each young person in care. · To encourage attendance at school, training centres, medical and clinical appointments. · To be responsible for the organisation of personal documents, arrangements, information and finance on behalf of the young person. · To liaise with the parent, family, general services and other agencies on behalf of the young person. · To attend meetings in relation to the care and developments of the young person. · To engage in age-appropriate play and other activities with each child/young person within the centre. · To engage in physical intervention and / or restraint which is in keeping with local policies and procedures. Household Activities · To prepare and provide, in conjunction with the young people, well balanced meals of high quality. · To undertake various aspects of home management including the household budget, upkeep and cleaning. Administration and Accountability · To attend team meetings and to report to the Social Care Manager on matters affecting the delivery of service. · To be accountable for any money spent on behalf of the Child and Family Agency during the course of duty. · To make written and verbal reports to the Social Care Manager on a regular basis on the progress of development of the young person. · Reporting and recording any incidents, however minor, that may happen to the young person or are caused by them. · To be familiar with emergency procedures and to know who to contact in an emergency. · To work as a member of a team. · To keep abreast of current legislation and current professional child care knowledge. · To implement the Child and Family Agency’s procedures and policies. · To undertake ongoing professional training and development. · To attend regular supervision with the Deputy Social Care Manager or Social Care Manager (to be determined by the management structure in the Centre) · To supervise Social Care Workers and / or students as appropriate / required under the direction of the Deputy Social Care Manager or Social Care Manager (to be determined by the management structure in the Centre) · To prepare reports for and to participate in professional meetings including case conferences and strategy meetings ensuring that all records relating to those meetings are maintained to a high standard as appropriate / required under the direction of the Deputy Social Care Manager or Social Care Manager (to be determined by the management structure in the Centre). · To be responsible for decision making when on shift and in the absence of the Deputy Social Care Manager or Social Care Manager as appropriate, which will include accepting overall responsibility for the residential centre · To provide cover for the Deputy Social Care Manager or Social Care Manager (to be determined by the management structure in the Centre) in his/her absence as appropriate / required under the direction of the Social Care Manager. · To perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time. · To work live nights · To be part of a team that provides on call to the centre Health & Safety Health A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Character Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Social Care Worker
Job Objectives Main Duties and Responsibilities Working with Children/Young People/Families/Carers CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
