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Brothers of Charity Services Ireland Applications are invited for the following positions Social Care Workers Location: Limerick City and West Limerick (Newcastle West / Abbeyfeale) Permanent Full Time and Part Time Posts Social Care Worker 12-point scale €39,951- € 56,089 (pro-rata) Working with Brothers of Charity Ireland Working with us means you will be joining an organisation that supports people with intellectual disabilities to be valued citizens in their local community, to have ordinary life experiences and to be closely connected to family and friends. We require bright ambitious individuals who have a positive attitude towards working with persons with an intellectual disability and who are committed to ensuring that our persons supported lead as normal and enjoyable a life as possible. In return for this dedication and commitment we offer the following: · Competitive Rates of Pay · 22 days Annual Leave · Defined Benefit Pension Plan · Flexible Working Hours · Full Training provided · Full & Part-Time Work · Career Progression · Sick Leave · Employee Assistance Programs The role of a Social Care Worker Social Care Workers fulfil a key worker supportive and advocative role for individuals supported by the service. The Social Care Worker role is to support the person in all aspects of their life focusing on the individual's ability and promoting independence and development of skills at all times. You will assist in all aspects of the practical tasks associated with the daily life of the person supported. The Social Care Worker will assist and support people who use the service with development of their individual person centred plans and the achievement of associated outcomes, and critically, will support people who use the service to make informed choices and fulfil their potential. They will encourage participation in the community through inclusive and creative thinking, seek opportunities for new experiences and encourage positive risk taking in leading to informed choices. Qualifications: Hold a recognised qualification and have eligibility to register as a Social Care Worker according to CORU registration requirements. Essential: · Hold a full manual driving license which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish roads Closing date for receipt of completed application forms is Monday 4th August 2025 The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Lead Healthcare Chaplain
Our Pastoral Care Service is expanding and as a result the following exciting opportunities have arisen. We are looking for enthusiastic and dynamic candidates for the following positions in the Pastoral Care Department. The Pastoral Care department. The Lead Healthcare Chaplain will provide leadership and strategic direction to the Pastoral Care Team in partnership with other key stakeholders to ensure the delivery of responsive, high quality spiritual care to our patients, residents, their families and staff. Lead Healthcare Chaplain • 1.0WTE (35 hours) • Indefinite duration contract • Board of Directors funded • Based in Harold’s Cross Essential Requirements Qualifications: ▪ Primary Degree in Theology at a recognised institute ▪ Three Units of Clinical Pastoral Education ▪ Be certified as a Healthcare Chaplain by Healthcare Chaplaincy Board or Chaplaincy Accreditation Board or be eligible for such certification ▪ Management or Supervisory Training /Qualification ▪ Hold a full, clean driving license Experience ▪ Minimum of 5 years full time (or an aggregate of 5 years full time) Healthcare Chaplaincy practice ▪ Leadership, management and supervision experience ▪ Possess the requisite clinical, technical and administrative capacity to fulfil the functions of the role. ▪ Experience of working with medically frail people and delivering end of life pastoral care. ▪ Broad experience of Multi-Disciplinary Team working. • IT Skills Informal enquiries for this post are most welcome. Please contact Patricia Scully | Deputy Head of Clinical Services | (01) 406 8897 | pscully@olh.ie A detailed Job Description & Person Specification can be downloaded below or by contacting the Human Resources Department | hr@olh.ie | (01) 491 2539. Latest date for receipt of applications is 12pm on Tuesday 5th August 2025 A panel may be formed from which future Healthcare Chaplain (indefinite duration, full time) positions may be filled in line with Our Lady’s Hospice & Care Services panel management guidelines. Our Lady’s Hospice & Care Services is an equal opportunities employer and supports a smoke free environment.
Digital Marketing Specialist
McElmeel Mobility Services - Digital Marketing Specialist We are currently recruiting for a full-time Digital Marketing Specialist , based in our office in Armagh. This role provides you with learning and development opportunities. The Role The role is to develop and implement a marketing strategy to drive brand awareness, website visitors, and maintain brand consistency across all advertising platforms. The Digital Marketing Specialist will be instrumental in the creation and development of marketing content including high quality literature, video and written material. You will be responsible for managing our website & social media platforms, creating engaging content, and executing strategies that enhance our brand visibility and connection with our audience.The role will also include involvement in exhibitions, branding and print media. Responsibilities: Hours of work Monday - Thursday, 9.00 am-5.30 pm, Friday, 9.00 am- 4.30 pm
Tenancy Sustainment Officer
Donegal County Council is seeking applications from qualified candidates for the following position: The Council proposes to form a panel of qualified candidates from which it will fill vacancies as they arise. The closing date for receipt of completed application forms is 12 noon on: Monday 14th July 2025 The Position The Council is seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates with relevant experience for the position of Tenancy Sustainment Officer (Grade V, analogous). It is proposed to form a panel of qualified candidates from which vacancies both permanent and temporary will be filled during the lifetime of the panel. The Tenancy Sustainment Officer is based within the Housing Section of Donegal County Council and is responsible in providing support to individuals and families to sustain their tenancies and develop independent l iving and tenancy skills. The Tenancy Sustainment Officer will work with a focus on homeless prevention and will have intensive and direct interaction with people providing clear advice and support to enable them to sustain their tenancies. Salary €51,210 minimum to max LSI2 €61,252 CLICK THE APPLY NOW BUTTON TO READ ALL THE DETAILS ABOUT THIS VACANCY
General Services Supervisor
SECTION 1: THE ROLE Cork County Council is seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates with relevant experience, who wish to be considered for inclusion on a panel from which vacancies for General Services Supervisor Roads (Bandon/Kinsale MD) may be filled. The initial assignment for the position will be based in Kinsale, Co. Cork . The General Services Supervisor is an outdoor, frontline, supervisory line management role which includes responsibility for the management of staff. The General Services Supervisor is also one of the Council’s key representatives on the ground on a day-to-day basis and is often the first point of contact in emergency and crisis management situations. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated, adaptable, and flexible person with a strong sense of commitment to delivering quality public services, who must also demonstrate a clear knowledge and understanding of: 4. Age Age restrictions shall only apply to a candidate where he/she is not classified as a new entrant within the meaning of the Public Services Superannuation Act, 2004. A candidate who is not classified as a new entrant must be under 70 years of age. SECTION 4: TENURE The position is permanent and full-time. The post is pensionable. A panel may be created to fill vacancies for General Services Supervisor Roads (Bandon/Kinsale MD) which may arise over the lifetime of the panel. The local authority shall require a person to whom an appointment is offered to take up such appointment within a period of not more than one month and if they fail to take up the appointment within such period, or such longer period as the local authority in its absolute discretion may determine, the local authority shall not appoint them. SECTION 5: REMUNERATION The initial wage is €896.28 basic per week (point 1) on assignment, rising after training and satisfactory service by annual increments to €1,056.14 basic per week (point 10) . Where there is an increment entitlement, increments are paid subject to satisfactory attendance, conduct and performance. Entry point to this scale will be determined in accordance with Circulars issued by the Department of Housing, Heritage and Local Government. Rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government Policy. SECTION 6: LOCATION OF POST The initial assignment for the position will be based in Kinsale, Co. Cork . The base for working purposes shall be the location as determined by Cork County Council. The person appointed may be requested to provide temporary cover in adjoining municipal districts, as required. Cork County Council reserves the right to assign you to any department, premises or district in use by the Council, now or in the future. Changes in location of employment will not result in payment of disturbance money or compensation. The successful applicant will be required to reside in the area in which the duties of the post are to be performed or at a location acceptable to the Council. SECTION 7: WORKING HOURS The working hours at present provide for a 5-day, 39-hour week . You may be required to work overtime as required from time to time. All hours worked will be subject to the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997 and the Organisation of Working Time Act (Regulations) 2001 . SECTION 8: ANNUAL LEAVE The current annual leave entitlement is 25 days per annum inclusive of Good Friday or on a pro-rata basis for the period. Notice of intention to take leave shall be given to the Council at least two weeks before proposed leave commences. Cork County Council’s leave year runs from 1st January to 31st December . Granting of annual leave, payment for annual leave, and arrangements for public holidays will be governed by the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997 (as amended). SECTION 9: TRANSPORTATION When required to do so, holders of the office shall hold a full driving licence for Class B Vehicles and shall drive a motor car in the course of their duties and for this purpose provide and maintain a car to the satisfaction of the local authority. Cork County Council may supply a van for use in connection with the work, which will be fitted with a GPS system and which will be monitored regularly.
Business Manager, Cancer Services
Grade VII Business Manager, Cancer Services Grade Code 0582 Remuneration The salary scale for this post is: €59,419 €60,870 €62,566 €64,268 €65,976 €67,501 €69,054 €70,566 €72,067 €74,650 €77,243 LSIs Location of Post There is currently one post available in the Grade VII Business Manager, Cancer Services HSE Mid-West, University Hospital Limerick The currents vacancies available are permanent and specific purpose, whole-time. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Grade VII Business Manager, Cancer Services from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full time may be filled. Informal Enquiries Breda Duggan General Manager, Cancer Services Breda.duggan@hse.ie Recruitment Enquiries UHLRecruitment@hse.ie
Sports & Fitness Instructor/health Promotion Officer
SPORTS AND FITNESS INSTRUCTOR/ HEALTH PROMOTION OFFICER (Permanent/Full-time) ****Internal Competition Only***** Disclaimer: This competition is open exclusively to NRH employees. Applications from external candidates will not be considered and will be automatically rejected. Overview of the Role The post holder will play a key role in assisting the senior physiotherapists deliver and develop a high-quality sports and exercise service to patients across all NRH programmes. She/he will also work closely with the Occupational Health Department to promote healthy lifestyles for both patients and staff by organising appropriate courses and activities. Qualifications The candidate must, on the latest date for receiving completed application forms for the office, possess: • A Degree or Diploma in Sports Science or equivalent. • A minimum of 1 years’ experience in the area of Sports Therapy and Fitness Training for adults/children with disabilities. • Experience of dealing with National Rehabilitation Hospital client groups desirable. • An accredited course in disability and Sports would be desirable e.g. NCEF course or equivalent. • Experience in the area of Health Promotion. • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills ACCOUNTABLILITY, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES General Accountability •To assist in the delivery of the Sports and Exercise Physiotherapy Service. •To contribute to the development of the Sports and Exercise Physiotherapy Department. •To participate in staff meetings and any relevant in-service training as assigned. •To work with Occupational Health to deliver/develop a Health Promotion Service to patients and staff. •Be available to travel with patients to tournaments as required. •To be cognisant of and abide by all NRH Policies and Procedures. •Attend all NRH mandatory training required by the Physiotherapy Manager/Deputy Manager. •In co-operation with colleagues be responsible for the safety of patients and staff within the department. •To undertake any other duties appropriate to the post as may be required & directed by management. •To participate in the continuing care rotas including the Maximising Rehabilitation Opportunities initiative involving Saturday and extended day working. Specific Accountability •Report to and be accountable to the Physiotherapy Manager/Deputy Manager in all matters regarding the service. •Be accountable on a day to day basis to senior physiotherapists in matters regarding the Sports and Exercise Physiotherapy Service. •Maintain appropriate patient records in hard copy and on TrakCare as required and provide statistical information as needed. •Assist in the training and preparation of patients for participation in appropriate sporting events i.e. Inter Spinal Unit Games, Annual NRH Sports Championships. •Develop, in collaboration with Occupational Health and Department of Clinical Nutrition, strategies to enhance Health Promotion within the National Rehabilitation Hospital. Main Duties •Assess patient’s fitness levels and design individual programmes. •Monitor patient’s progress and adapt programmes as required. •Develop rapport with patients and encourage and moderate them in their fitness programmes. •Assist in the implementation of all sports/exercise programmes. •Assist patients in the use of exercise equipment. •Assist with coaching in specific sports. •Assist patients in Aquatics Department as required. •Ensure the privacy and dignity of the patient is respected at all times. •Provide comprehensive records of activity on all patients treated in accordance with Departmental/Programme requirements. •Organise and deliver Health Promotion activities for patients and staff e.g. Smoking Cessation Courses, Relaxation Classes, Exercise Classes, Staff Wellness Newsletter •Participate in the organisation of NRH Health and Safety Week. •Be a member of the NRH Partnership Staff Wellness Committee if required. Informal enquiries to Ms. Rosie Kelly, Physiotherapy Manager via email to rosie.kelly@nrh.ie *Shortlisting may be carried out on the basis of the information supplied in your CV. The criteria for shortlisting are based on the requirements of the post as outlined above. Failure to include information regarding these requirements may result in you not being called forward for the next stage of the selection process. **The NRH reserves the right to extend the application deadline based on the volume of suitable applications. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and support a smoke-free workplace policy.
Various Roles - Disability Services
Disability Services jobs are recruiting for opportunities at various Irish locations - all experience levels required. Through their Advanced Community Care Division, they provided home Nursing Services to now over 120 children and adults with complex medical needs and their families. Types of roles available; Payroll Specialist in Clare Support Worker for Prader Willi Residential Service, Fermoy Co Cork Service Manager (PIC) / CNM2, Co. Limerick Support Worker Jobs – Residential and Day Services across Kerry Support Worker Jobs, Cork Kilkenny Support Workers – full time and part time Recruiting Support Workers for new Young Adult Residential House in Hacketstown Support Worker Jobs, Kildare-starting at €15 per hour Support Worker Roles throughout Leinster And many more.... Here's some more information about Disability Services; Our Mission To be resilient, persistent and do things differently, creating positive impact for the people we support and the world around us. Our Strategy – 3x10x Our 3X10X strategic plan is to grow the number of essential services we provide by 3 times and to have 10 times the positive impact on the world around us.Our approach to increasing positive impact is underpinned by the four HAVE pillars: H – Happy places Happy places means happy people so we focus on providing a happy environment for the people we support and the people we employ. A – Accessibility for everyone Accessibility for all, for the people we support to access their community and opportunities to their fullest, while also ensuring an inclusive environment for our diverse employees and potential future employees. V – Value in our community Creating value and connections in the communities we operate in, giving our expertise, time and money. E – Environmental urgency The actions we are taking now to make big and small changes in how we provide our services and the impact this has on the world around us. CLICK THE APPLY NOW BUTTON TO VISIT THEIR WEBSITE
Clerical Officer (Grade III)
About the Role CLERICAL OFFICER (Grade III) Duties, Qualifications & Particulars of Office The Person Applicants should be able to demonstrate the following skills and competencies: Particulars of Office Appointment A panel will be established for the post of Clerical Officer – Grade III which will be used to fill both permanent and temporary vacancies which may arise during the lifetime of the panel. The Regional Assembly shall require a person to whom an appointment is offered to take up such appointment within a period of not more than one month and if he/she fails to take up the appointment within such period or such longer period as the Regional Assembly in its absolute discretion may determine, the Regional Assembly shall not appoint him/her. Duration Positions filled from the permanent panel will be full-time and permanent, subject to a one-year probationary period. Positions filled from the temporary panel will be contingent on the duration of absence from duty of the post holder they are temporarily replacing and will not extend beyond this period. Superannuation Persons who become pensionable officers of a Regional Assembly and are liable to pay the Class A rate of PRSI contribution will be required, in respect of their superannuation, to contribute at the rate of 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration plus 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of the State Pension Contributory). Persons who become pensionable officers of a Regional Assembly and are liable to pay the Class D rate of PRSI contribution will be required, in respect of their superannuation, to contribute to the Regional Assembly at the rate of 5% of their pensionable remuneration. Widows and Orphans / Spouses and Children’s Scheme All persons who become pensionable officers of a Regional Assembly are required, in respect of the Local Government (Spouses and Children’s Contributory Pension) Scheme, 1986, to contribute to the Regional Assembly at the rate of 1.5% of net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of State Pension Contributory) in accordance with the terms of the Scheme. New Entrants from 1st January 2013 – Single Public Services Pension Scheme ‘A’ Officers / Non-Officers For new entrants recruited on or after 1st January 2013, as well as former public servants returning to the public service after a break of more than 26 weeks, the Public Service Pension (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 applies to your employment. Members of this Scheme are required, in respect of superannuation, to contribute at the rate of 3% of pensionable remuneration plus 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of State Pension Contributory), and you are liable to pay the Class A rate of PRSI contribution. Retirement Age New entrants to the Public Service on or after 1st January 2013 have a compulsory retirement age of 70 years under the provisions of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme & Other Provisions) Act 2012. New entrants to the public service as defined in the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004 do not have a mandatory retirement age. Any candidate who is not a new entrant to the public service, as defined in the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004, is subject to a compulsory retirement age of 65 years. Salary The salary is analogous to Grade III, which is currently €30,811 - €47,945 , inclusive of long service increments. Travel & Subsistence Travel and subsistence costs arising in the course of official duties will be payable at Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government rates. Place of Work The HQ of the Regional Assembly is in Ballaghadereen, Co. Roscommon. Probation / Performance Review Where a person who is not already a permanent officer of a Regional Assembly or Local Authority is appointed, the following provisions shall apply: a) There shall be a period after appointment during which the appointee will hold the position on probation. b) Such period shall be one year and may be extended at the discretion of the Director. c) Such person shall cease to hold the office at the end of the period of probation unless during such period the Director has certified that the service of such person is satisfactory based on the recommendation of the relevant Supervisor. d) Employment may be terminated during the probationary period should service be deemed by the Director to be unsatisfactory. Annual Leave Annual leave entitlement is 27 days per annum , exclusive of public and bank holidays, increasing to 29 days per annum after five years of service. Working Hours The normal hours of work will be 35 hours per week . The Regional Assembly reserves the right to alter the hours of work from time to time. Health For the purpose of satisfying the requirements as to health, it will be necessary for successful candidates, before they are appointed, to undergo at their expense a medical examination by a qualified medical practitioner to be nominated by the Regional Assembly. On taking up appointment, the expense of the medical examination will be refunded to candidates. IMPORTANT NOTICE The above represents the principal conditions of service and is not intended to be the comprehensive list of all terms and conditions of employment, which will be set out in the employment contract to be agreed with the successful candidate(s).
Inspection Officer Alternative Care Inspection & Monitoring Service
Purpose of Role To fulfil the function of the Alternative Care Inspection and Monitoring in children’s services and to encourage best practice developments in accordance with the National Standards and relevant legislation. The post holder will be an authorised person under the auspices of the relevant sections of the Child Care Act 1991, and the Child & Family Agency Act 2013. To inspect non-statutory children’s residential centres in accordance with Child Care (Placement of Children in Residential Care) Regulations 1995 as amended, Part III, Article 17 and the Child Care (Standards in Children’s Residential Centres 1996). The core function of the post is to provide an independent review on the quality of the services for children in residential care in accordance with the National Standards for Children’s Residential Centres 2018 (HIQA). Undertaking the necessary checks of compliance to meet registration requirements and to undertake required assessment and inspections. To assist the relevant registration panel in their assessment of registration applications by the presentation of evidence informed recommendations as required. To assist in the monitoring of non-statutory foster care services and to promote best practice in the provision of services to foster carers and children in foster care. To develop inspection and monitoring reports in accordance with agency policy and guidelines. The post holder will assist the National Manager in the examination of significant event notifications, unsolicited information, and complaints in respect of relevant alternative care children’s services. Reporting Relationship The post holder will report to the assigned Inspection & Monitoring Manager Alternative Care. Duties and Responsibilities Main Duties and Responsibilities Application Process Campaign Specific Selection Process: Shortlisting / Interview The online application system has a time out facility, this is in order to protect the privacy of the user. This time out facility activates if the application has been ‘dormant’ for over 60 minutes. Any work not saved will be lost if the system times out due to lack of activity. As such, please ensure to save your application as you work on it. Any lost data cannot be recovered. It might be an idea for candidates to work on their applications outside of the system and copy and paste their answers into the online application forms once they are fully complete and submit then. Once your application is fully submitted, you will receive a confirmation email to your profile. If you do not receive this email, your application HAS NOT been submitted and you should log back on to submit fully. AI-generated content must not be used in your application. Tusla reserves the right to assess if content in applications is likely created by AI in part or in whole. Use of AI may result in disqualification and exclusion from the recruitment process. Shortlisting may be carried out on the basis of information supplied in your application. The criteria for shortlisting are based on the requirements of the post as outlined in the eligibility criteria and skills, competencies and/or knowledge section of this job specification. Therefore, it is very important that you think about your experience in light of those requirements. Failure to include information regarding these requirements may result in you not being called forward to the next stage of the selection process. Those successful at the shortlisting stage of this process (where applied) will be called forward to interview. Code of Practice The Recruitment Service, Child and Family Agency will run this campaign in compliance with the Code of Practice prepared by the Commission for Public Service Appointments (CPSA). The Code of Practice sets out how the core principles of probity, merit, equity and fairness might be applied on a principle basis. The Code also specifies the responsibilities placed on candidates, facilities for feedback to applicants on matters relating to their application when requested, and outlines procedures in relation to requests for a review of the recruitment and selection process and review in relation to allegations of a breach of the Code of Practice. Codes of practice are published by the CPSA and are available on www.cpsa.ie . Tusla Child and Family Agency is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Tusla Child and Family Agency recognises its responsibilities under the Data Protection Acts 2003–2018 and the Freedom of Information Act 2014. Tusla Child and Family Agency Transformation Programme may impact on this role and as structures change, the job description and reporting relationships may be reviewed and updated. This job description is a guide to the general range of duties assigned to the post holder. It is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive and is subject to periodic review with the employee concerned. Tusla values individuals' rights and freedoms in respect of privacy and fully complies with the requirements of the Data Protection Act 2018. All roles within Tusla carry responsibility towards the protection of personal and sensitive data. Tenure The current vacancies available are permanent and whole time. The post is pensionable. A panel may be created from which permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration will be filled. The tenure of these posts will be indicated at “expression of interest” stage for each individual post. The purpose of this campaign is to fill immediate urgent vacancies and it is expected that panel placements will cease if expressions are not received within the appropriate processes. Appointment as an employee of the Child & Family Agency is governed by the Child and Family Agency Act, 2013 and the Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Act 2004. Remuneration The Salary scale for the whole time equivalent of this post is: 01/03/2025: €70,277, €72,280, €74,287, €76,290, €78,294, €80,296, €81,063 LSIs (Long Service Increments) are represented by emboldened figures. 1st LSI is paid after 3 years on the max, the 2nd LSI after 3 years on LSI1, and the 3rd LSI after 3 years on the 2nd LSI (where applicable). The appointee shall commence on the first point of the salary scale. Incremental credit may be given on appointment for certain types of relevant experience – more information available in Appendix 5. Candidates should note that entry will be at the minimum point of the scale and will not be subject to negotiation, and the rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Different terms and conditions may apply if the appointee is a currently serving civil or public servant. Working Week The standard working week applying to the whole time equivalent of this post is: 35 hours. Annual Leave The annual leave associated with the whole time equivalent of this post is 30 days per annum. Superannuation This is a pensionable position with Tusla. The successful candidate will upon appointment become a member of the appropriate pension scheme. Pension scheme membership will be notified within the contract of employment. Probation A probation period of 39 weeks, or proportion of same for fixed term / specified purpose contracts (where applicable), shall apply from the commencement of employment, during which the contract may be terminated by either party in accordance with this contract. The probationary period may be extended at the discretion of management by a further 9 weeks or proportion of same for fixed term/specified purpose contracts (where applicable). Confirmation of appointment as a permanent member of staff is subject to the successful completion of the probationary period, for permanent contracts. Where you have already completed a probationary period with the Child and Family Agency, Health Service Executive, or Local Authority, and there is no break in service, no period of probation applies. Responsibilities under Children First National Guidance for the Protection and Welfare of Children (2017) The safety and welfare of children and young people is a key priority for Tusla – Child and Family Agency. All employees of Tusla are required to be vigilant to any concerns regarding the protection and welfare of children and to bring them to the attention of the Tusla Designated Person in a timely manner, in keeping with the Tusla – Child and Family Agency Child Protection policies. National Standards for Children and Family Services Employees must have a working knowledge of HIQA Standards ( https://www.hiqa.ie/areas-we-work/childrens-services ) and/or the Adoption Authority of Ireland Standards as they apply to the role. All employees must be aware of their responsibilities under Children First National Guidance for the Protection and Welfare of Children (2017). Ethics in Public Office 1995 and 2001 Positions remunerated at or above the minimum point of the Grade VIII salary scale are designated positions under Section 18 of the Ethics in Public Office Act 1995. NOTE This section refers to posts at €79,847 plus Any person appointed to a designated position must comply with the requirements of the Ethics in Public Office Acts 1995 and 2001 as outlined below: A) In accordance with Section 18 of the Ethics in Public Office Act 1995, a person holding such a post is required to prepare and furnish an annual statement of any interests which could materially influence the performance of the official functions of the post. This annual statement of interest should be submitted to the Chief Executive not later than 31st January in the following year. B) In addition to the annual statement, a person holding such a post is required, whenever they are performing a function as an employee of Tusla and have actual knowledge, or a connected person has a material interest in a matter to which the function relates, to provide at the time a statement of the facts of that interest. A person holding such a post should provide such statement to the Chief Executive. The function in question cannot be performed unless there are compelling reasons to do so and, if this is the case, those compelling reasons must be stated in writing and must be provided to the Chief Executive. C) A person holding such a post is required under the Ethics in Public Office Acts 1995 and 2001 to act in accordance with any guidelines or advice published or given by the Standards in Public Office Commission. Guidelines for public servants on compliance with the provisions of the Ethics in Public Office Acts 1995 and 2001 are available on the Standards Commission’s website: http://www.sipo.gov.ie
