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Support Worker
We are hiring a Support Worker in Ennistymon, Co. Clare! Come and work with one of Ireland’s best 150 Employers! Brothers of Charity Services Ireland are looking for bright, ambitious individuals who have a positive attitude towards working with people with an intellectual disability and who are committed to ensuring that our persons supported lead as fulfilling and enjoyable a life as possible. Role: Support Worker Contract Available: Permanent Part-Time 50/78 (50 hours fortnightly) Location: Ennistymon, Co. Clare The role of a Support Worker Support Workers provide a key-working caring role for a group of People Supported by the Services. They are responsible for all aspects of personal care required during the day. This includes meals, personal hygiene and other related aspects of physical well-being. Secondly, a major focus of the Support Worker role is to assist and support People Supported by the Services with the development of their Individual Plans and achievement of associated outcomes. In addition, a critical component of this role is to support People Supported by the Services in community participation and integration. **PLEASE SEE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED Some of our benefits: · Competitive Rates of Pay (€34,036 - €47,454 pro-rata) · 22 days Annual Leave · Defined Benefit Pension Plan · Full Training provided · Career Progression · Sick Pay Benefits · Employee Assistance Programs Closing Date for Applications: 23rd of October 2025 The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Clerical Officer
An Overview of An Garda Síochána An Garda Síochána: Ag Coinneáil Daoine Sábháilte – Keeping People Safe An Garda Síochána is the national police and security service of Ireland, comprised of approximately 14,000 Garda Members, 3,400 Garda Staff and 350 Garda Reserves. With a dual role and responsibility for the provision of policing services, and protecting the security of the State, An Garda Síochána is committed to delivering a responsive, effective and efficient service, that meet the needs of our communities. The organisation was established over 100 years ago at the inception of the state, and has a proud history of delivering community policing. In order to build upon this strong foundation, An Garda Síochána must continue to evolve, responding as a modern police and security service to the changing face of crime, vulnerability, population and citizen expectation. An Garda Síochána is charged with delivering on the key commitments made within the Programme for Government. In support of such, the organisation is growing at scale, with the effective use of Garda resources and capabilities as a key focus area. An Garda Síochána has delivered on a significant organisational transformation programme including the introduction of cutting-edge technology, new methods of working and the biggest change to its structure in its history. The introduction of a Garda Board is supporting the organisation in becoming more agile and adaptive, while a new Policing and Community Safety Authority is supporting the effective provision and continuous improvement of policing services. These developments and more mean it is a particularly exciting time to join An Garda Síochána and the organisation is determined to recruit the best talent to help deliver its ambitious programme of work. An Garda Síochána seeks to employ permanent Clerical Officers and Temporary Clerical Officers nationwide in An Garda Síochána. Following the completion of the competition, a panel will be established, which will remain in place for 2 years from the date it is first created. The responsibilities of the Clerical Officers may vary depending on the assigned department within An Garda Síochána. The role encompasses a range of administrative and operational support tasks, contributing to the efficient delivery of services across the organisation. Responsibilities Where probation is suspended, An Garda Síochána will notify you of the circumstances relating to the suspension. All appointees will serve a one-year probationary period. If an appointee who fails to satisfy the conditions of probation, a serving member of Garda staff in An Garda Síochána immediately prior to their appointment from this competition, the issue of reversion will normally arise. In the event of reversion, an employee will return to a vacancy in their former grade. Hours of attendance Hours of attendance will be fixed from time to time but will amount to on average not less than 41 hours 15 minutes gross including lunch breaks, or 35 hours net per week. The successful candidate will be required to work such additional hours from time to time as may be reasonable and necessary for the proper performance of their duties subject to the limits set down in the working time regulations. The Organisation of Working Time Act The terms of the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997 will apply, where appropriate, to this employment. Headquarters Headquarters will be such as may be designated from time to time by the Head of the Department/organisation. When required to travel on official duty the appointee will be paid appropriate travelling expenses and subsistence allowances, subject to rates to be advised per the Garda Staff Handbook. Duties The employee will be required to perform any duties appropriate to the position which may be assigned from time to time. The employee may not engage in private practice or be connected with any outside business which would interfere with the performance of official duties or conflict with their role. Annual Leave The annual leave allowance for this position is 22 days rising to 23 days after 5 years’ service, 24 days after 10 years’ service, 25 days after 12 years’ service and 26 days after 14 years’ service. This allowance is subject to the usual conditions regarding the granting of annual leave, is based on a five-day week and is exclusive of the usual public holidays. The annual leave for the temporary positions will be on a pro rata basis. Sick Leave Pay during properly certified sick leave will apply in accordance with the provisions of An Garda Síochána Sick Leave Policy. Where an employee is eligible for Illness Benefit (IB), they must comply with the procedures for claiming IB from the Department of Social Protection and must confirm that they have mandated the IB payment directly to An Garda Síochána. Failure to do so may result in an overpayment. Superannuation and Retirement The successful candidate will be offered the appropriate superannuation terms and conditions as prevailing in An Garda Síochána at the time of being offered an appointment. In general, an appointee who has never worked in the Public Service will be offered an appointment based on membership of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme (“Single Scheme”). Full details of the Scheme are at www.singlepensionscheme.gov.ie . Where the appointee has worked in a pensionable (non-Single Scheme terms) public service job in the 26 weeks prior to appointment or is currently on a career break or special leave with/without pay different terms may apply. The pension entitlement of such appointees will be established in the context of their public service employment history.
General Operative
Purpose of The Job As a member of a small team, the job holder will assist in the production of timber products and ensure that they are manufactured to the specified quality and in keeping with volume production targets Key skills & Requirements Key competences · Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal · Excellent numeracy skills · Able to listen to, and understand, work and general instructions · Hands on and flexible attitude · Ability to work within a small team · Safety awareness for self and others · Ability to estimate and differentiate between board sizes · Ability to use tape measure and calipers · Able to work outdoors · Able for manual handling tasks · Availability for shift change Key Responsibilities 1. Health and safety and environmental compliance · To set a positive example in all areas of compliance and encourage a culture of ownership and personal responsibility · Proactively comply with all the Company’s Health and Safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures 2. Machine operation · Safely operate the wood processing equipment and machinery · Basic machine setup, maintenance and monitoring including the completion of pre-use inspection checklists and documentation 3. Quality · Measure timber products using tape measure and callipers to ensure that customer specifications are met · Stack, package and label finished goods to customer specifications and in compliance with the Company’s Manual Handling Policy · Ensure quality of the product and take appropriate corrective action if necessary, including informing the Production Supervisor · Make positive contributions in team meetings with specific reference to production and maintenance matters · Participate in training events organised by the Company 4. Record keeping Maintain appropriate production records 5. Housekeeping · Good housekeeping of plant, machinery and general work area
Hsemw Speech And Language Therapist, Clinical Specialist
HSE Mid West The newly established HSE Mid West Health Region will manage and deliver all public health and social care services for Limerick, Clare and North Tipperary serving a population of over 413,059 people. The redesign of services will allow new pathways to develop between acute hospitals, community services, primary care, health & wellbeing and voluntary sectors to develop more integrated, patient-centred care. HSE Mid-West includes all hospital, community healthcare and public health services in the region. The HSE Mid West Speech & Language Therapy team in Clare is a busy and dynamic team including Primary Care Adult and Paediatric services, Child & Adolescent Mental Health service, Older Person services including Integrated Care Programme for Older Persons, Inpatient Rehabilitation & Residential Community Nursing Unit services. These services are delivered through the HSE and its funded agencies to people in local communities, as close as possible to people’s homes, Full details of the services provided in the Mid-West Region can be found at: http://www.hse.ie/eng/services/publications/corporate/CHOReport.html The Speech & Language Clinical Specialist will be part of the Clare Speech & Language Therapy team, the Regional SLT FEES team and the multidisciplinary Rehabilitation & Primary care team in Ennis, Co. Clare. This will include participation in team meetings, continuous professional development and professional supervision. The SLT FEES team were recognised for their innovation in setting up the first Community SLT led FEES service in Ireland at the HSE Excellence Awards in 2022. St. Joseph’s Hospital, Ennis, Co. Clare. There is currently one permanent whole-time vacancy available in HSE Mid West for a Clinical Specialist Speech and Language Therapist assigned to the Older Persons Services, Rehab Unit St., Joseph’s Hospital & Primary Care caseload, Network 1. Informal Enquiries to: Ms. Paula Cregg, Speech and Language Therapist Manager, Primary Care Networks 1 & 3 and Older Persons Services in Co. Clare Email: paulac.cregg@hse.ie Phone : 087 9546669
Maintenance Fitter
About Us One of Britain and Ireland’s largest sawmills, Balcas is a leading timber products supplier and has pioneered biomass renewable energy in the British Isles. The business has grown organically, and through acquisition and investment in the latest processing technologies Balcas’ timber products portfolio includes construction timber, fencing and landscaping products and pallet and packaging material Balcas has led the development of the market for wood pellet fuel in Ireland and Britain Balcas operates biomass Combined Heat and Power plants that produce renewable energy. Residual heat from electricity generation is used to dry locally sourced woodfibre that is then processed into high-energy fuel pellets – marketed under the company Balcas Energy brand, displacing 750 million litres of oil in homes, commercial premises and industry Purpose of the Job As part of the Maintenance team the Maintenance Fitter will assist in problem solving activities on key technical equipment problems and provide support to maintenance teams on technical equipment when required. They will work closely with all staff in each area to ensure the smooth running of core business plant, maximise the utilization of machinery and equipment, proactively work to eliminate plant downtime and make improvements to the processes. Hours of Work Dayshift: Thursday to Sunday; 7.00am to 5.30pm Flexibility required to cover days, as required, during holiday periods / project work, etc. More Information For more information please contact Human Resources on 028 6632 3003 or email hr@balcas.com Closing Date Tuesday 21st October 2025 at 4.00pm
Social Care Worker
We are hiring Social Care Workers in Ennis, Co. Clare! Come and work with one of Ireland’s best 150 Employers! Brothers of Charity Services Ireland are looking for bright, ambitious individuals who have a positive attitude towards working with people with an intellectual disability and who are committed to ensuring that our persons supported lead as fulfilling and enjoyable a life as possible. Role: Social Care Worker Contracts Available: Various contracts available ranging from Permanent Part-Time to Permanent Full-Time PLEASE NOTE: Positions available are for Residential Services only Location: Ennis, Co. Clare The role of a Social Care Worker Social Care Workers fulfil a key supportive and advocative role for individuals supported by the service. The Social Care Worker’s 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. They assist in all aspects of the practical tasks associated with the daily life of the person supported either in their home or within a day service setting. The Social Care Worker will assist and support people who use the service with the development of their individual person centred plan 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 help individuals make their own, informed choices. Qualifications: View Social Care Workers approved qualifications on: https://www.coru.ie/health-and-social-care-professionals/education/approved-qualifications/social-care-workers/ **PLEASE SEE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED Some of our benefits: · Competitive Rates of Pay (€40,351 - €56,650 Pro-Rata) · 22 days Annual Leave · Defined Benefit Pension Plan · Full Training provided · Career Progression · Sick Pay Benefits · Employee Assistance Programs Closing Date for Applications: 24th of October 2025 The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Lifeguard/Instructor
THE COMPETITION Clare County Council is currently inviting applications from suitably qualified persons for the above competition. Clare County Council will, following the interview process, form a panel for the post of Lifeguard Instructor from which future relevant vacancies may be filled subject to sanction approval from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. Positions will be offered in order of merit as per the panel. This panel will exist for 12 months and may be extended for a further period of 6-12 months at the discretion of the Chief Executive. JOB DESCRIPTION The Active Ennis Leisure Complex is a complete indoor health and fitness arena with white flag accreditation, providing pool and gym-based activities for all individuals and clubs in Ennis and further afield. Active Ennis Leisure Complex has for many years had a great association with water safety and with the Lifeguard Service in particular. Many of the lifeguards who have guarded the beaches of Clare over the years availed of their early training in the pool. Active Ennis Leisure Complex is widely recognised as the centre of excellence for swim lessons in Clare. Our team of instructors has vast experience teaching adults and children at all levels from beginner to competitive swimmer. The principal duty of the Lifeguard Instructor shall be to safeguard the users of the pool by maintaining a constant observation of all swimmers while on duty. The successful candidate will also be tasked to work across other streams of activities provided within the Complex for example, teaching swimming classes, lifesaving lessons, aquafit classes, running camps, allowing the candidate to develop their career potential. Training will be provided. DUTIES The duties to be assigned include the following although this list is not exhaustive and may be reviewed from time to time as organisational needs require. The duties will include but will not be limited to the following: • The principal duty of the Lifeguard Instructor shall be to safeguard the users of the pool by maintaining a constant observation of all swimmers while on duty. • The Lifeguard Instructor may be tasked to work across the other streams of activities provided within the Active Ennis complex and where relevant particular training for the duties will be provided or verified by the Manager. • On commencement of daily duties, shall inspect all equipment at their disposal and ensure that it is serviceable. They shall then inspect the pool and pool area, making sure that it is clean and safe for use. • When defects are noticed, shall rectify them where possible, and if not, immediately bring them to the attention of the Supervisor. • Point out the regulations to the swimmers and make sure that hygiene is practised by them in the use of showers, etc. • See that the pool users are well behaved and shall discourage any conduct that might lead to the injury or discomfort of other swimmers. • Where minor offences occur, such as disobeying instructions or breaking the rules, the offenders shall be warned before being reported to the Management. Immediately report to the Duty Manager incidents of gross misconduct. • The successful candidate will be required to teach swimming, lifesaving lessons & aquafit, take classes, run Camps & Birthday Parties. (training will be provided). • Encourage and promote swimming and the use of the pool. • Stand in for the Duty Manager in operating the pool equipment when occasion demands. • Co-operate with the Duty Manager in maintaining the efficient running of the pool. • Give any information in relation to the pool to the County Council or its officials as requested from time to time. • Render first-aid and resuscitation when/if required and shall make every effort to improve competency in this regard. • Required to carry out hygiene duties in and around the pool area/changing village and the Leisure Complex when required. • Any other duties as assigned by the line manager. QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POST ESSENTIAL CRITERIA Character Each candidate must be of good character. Health Candidates shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Education, Training, Experience, etc. Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: a) Hold a National Pool Lifeguard Award Level 2 from Water Safety Ireland or equivalent. Valid original certificate will be required to be presented prior to employment. b) Hold a Full Swim Teacher Award/Qualification from Water Safety Ireland or equivalent c) A current Certificate in Occupational First Aid or obtain this certificate within 1 month of commencement of employment. d) Have a good standard of education to enable them to carry out their duties efficiently. The following will be considered an advantage, but are not essential: • Certificate in Pool Plant Operations • Aqua Aerobics Instructor Certificate • Gym Instructor Qualification Failure to input and upload proof of essential educational qualifications in your application form will deem you ineligible for this competition. Non-Irish Qualifications must be accompanied by a determination from Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) to establish their comparability against the Irish National Framework of Qualifications, overseas qualifications must also be accompanied by a translation document. Age Each candidate must be under 70 years of age on the latest date for receipt of completed Application Forms for the office if they are deemed not to be new entrants to the Public Service as defined by the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004. However, the age restriction of 70 years does not apply to "new entrants" to the Public Service as defined by the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004. Citizenship: Candidates must, by the date of any job offer, be: (a) A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway; or (b) A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or (c) A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or (d) A non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or UK or Swiss citizen and has a stamp 4 visa; or (e) A person awarded international protection under the International Protection Act 2015, or any family member entitled to remain in the State as a result of family reunification and has a stamp 4 visa or (f) A non-EEA citizen who is a parent of a dependent child who is a citizen of, and resident in, an EEA member state or the UK or Switzerland and has a stamp 4 visa. Salary: The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. Holders of the post will be paid at the appropriate point on the salary scale in accordance with the relevant Department Circular. Where the appointee has been serving elsewhere in the public service in an analogous grade and pay-scale and will be moving without break to another part of the public sector at an analogous grade, the appointment may be made at the appointee’s current point of scale. The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Starting pay for new entrants to the sector will be at the minimum of the scale. The current annual salary scale applicable to the post is €40,934.17 - €42,059.17 (August 2025). Annual Leave: The annual leave applicable to this post will be 25 days per year. Clare County Council’s holiday 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, 1977 (as amended). Working Hours: The post-holder may be required to work a 39 hour week, and will be required to work evenings and weekends as part of their normal working week. You are required to work Sunday as part of your employment contract and in accordance with Section 14(1) of the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997 the fact of you having to work on that day has been taken into account in the determination of your pay. Payment for working a public holiday will be in accordance with the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997 and as determined by Clare County Council. A roster may be in operation as determined by your Line Manager.
Grade VII - ICT Infrastructure Administrator
Details of Service The Child and Family Agency was established on 1st January 2014 and is responsible for a range of statutory functions including provision of child protection, alternative care, specified regulatory services and a range of family support services. The Agency has commenced a major improvement programme with significant focus on Practice, Culture and Structure. The Agency currently has responsibility for a budget of circa €1.2billion and delivers its services through over 5,500 people in 259 locations across the Country. The Child and Family Agency has responsibility for the following range of services: • Child Protection and Welfare • Parenting, Family Support and Early Help Services • Alternative Care • Birth Information & Tracing and Adoption • Tusla Education Support Services (TESS) • Children’s Service Regulation • Counselling and Therapeutic Supports Further information is available on www.tusla.ie About Tusla ICT Tusla ICT provide the innovation, systems and support to assist the Agency in delivering its services for children and families as well as achieving its business and strategic objectives. Tusla has one of the largest ICT networks in the Irish Public Service, with approximately 6,000 users and 300 office/centre locations. The ICT directorate are responsible for delivering the following functions: ICT Networks, Server and Storage Management; Cyber Security, Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery; 0365 and Cloud Management; Application Development; Digital Transformation and Support; Data and Information Management; ICT Service Delivery; ICT Business Support, Governance and ICT Programme Management. Purpose of Role The ICT Server Administrator will work as part of the ICT Infrastructure team to develop and maintain Tusla’s ICT Server and Storage environments. Reporting Relationship The successful applicant will report to the ICT Infrastructure Manager or other relevant manager. Duties and Responsibilities Main Duties and Responsibilities The role requires an experienced server administrator with strong technical skillset in Windows Server, Active Directory, Storage and related server environment management technologies. Servers • Develop and Administer Tusla’s windows server environment. This includes the deployment of servers, upgrade of servers, daily checks, preventative and reactive maintenance, OS updates. • Develop and Administer Tusla’s VMware environment. This includes guest deployment, daily checks and resource pool administration. • Develop and Administer Tusla’s Physical server environment. This includes the deployment of servers, upgrade of servers, daily checks, preventative and reactive maintenance, and system updates. • Support ongoing server monitoring and handling of alerts. This includes use of monitoring tools such as Solarwinds, CloudIQ, EcoStructure, Qualys, Sophos etc. Storage • Develop and Administer Tusla’s storage environment. This includes daily checks, LUN provisioning, and coordinating updates. • Support ongoing monitoring and handling of alerts. Backup and Replication • Develop and Administer Tusla’s backup systems (Commvault). This includes daily checks, adding and removing servers. • Support ongoing monitoring and handling of alerts. • Liaising with third-party partner on issues and upgrades, etc. General • Support Level 2/3 infrastructure troubleshooting. • Work as part of project teams in assisting with the delivery of various ICT infrastructure initiatives. • Communication with vendors regarding the support of systems. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address issues and implement best practices. • Administer Tusla’s Active Directory infrastructure including Group Policy management. • Administer server and client patch management. • Administer network and security environments. • Vulnerability Management (Detect and Remediate). • Support the infrastructure team with general administrative tasks as needed. • Interacting with users/staff/vendors around installations & support issues. • Contribute to the documentation of processes and procedures. • Aid in testing and documentation of same for new technology rollouts. • Develop and Maintain Daily Auditable Checks and run books. • Other infrastructure duties as required. Relationship Management and Collaboration • Work as part of the infrastructure team in developing and maintaining a technical environment that is secure, highly available and fit for use. • Work in collaboration with the ICT Service Delivery team and the other ICT Teams as required to support data related tier 3 support, incident management and problem management issues. • Work with external vendors and other ICT Staff in delivering infrastructure related initiatives. Resource Management • If applicable, to train, supervise, and evaluate staff in their respective roles on the infrastructure team. • If applicable, ensuring that the appropriate performance management frameworks are implemented for any assigned staff. 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. Eligibility Criteria Qualifications and / or Experience Applicants must by the closing date of application have the following: • Have a third level qualification in ICT, Computer Science, Engineering or a related discipline. • Have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in administering ICT infrastructure environments. • Excellent technical skills and experience in Microsoft Windows Server and VMWare ESXI. • Excellent Knowledge and experience of managing SANs and Backup Systems. • The requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and professional 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. Other Requirements of the Role • The post holder will require a current driving licence and access to appropriate transport as the post will involve travel. • Have awareness of children and young people’s participatory practice. Tenure The current vacancy available is 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: 01/08/2025: €60,013, €61,479, €63,192, €64,911, €66,636, €68,176, €69,745, €71,272, €72,788, €75,397, €78,015 LSIs 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 currently a 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, 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 NOTE THIS SECTION REFERS TO POSTS AT €79,847 PLUS 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. 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, provide at the time a statement of the facts of that interest. A person holding such 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/ Appendix 1 (i) EEA Nationals EEA nationals who do not require work permits / visas / authorizations are nationals of the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. (ii) Non-European Economic Area Applicants Who Reside Within the State In order that we can process your application it will be necessary for you to submit the following scanned documentation:
