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Recruitment Officer Full Time- 35hrs/week £28,000 - £30,000 per annum Mon-Thurs 8am-4pm & Friday 8am-1pm Belfast Join our Team! The Recruitment Officer is a key contributor to delivering a high‑quality, end‑to‑end recruitment service across the organisation. In this role, you will help attract, engage, and onboard top talent across multiple sites. Working in partnership with hiring managers and external stakeholders, you will support strategic workforce planning, ensure smooth and efficient recruitment processes, and provide an excellent candidate experience from initial contact through to their first day. Key Responsibilities Lead the full recruitment lifecycle for a wide range of operational and support roles Create and continuously review job descriptions and adverts to ensure they are engaging, inclusive, and aligned with the latest market trends. Advertise vacancies across multiple job boards, platforms, and networks to maximise reach and attract suitable candidates. Deliver a smooth and professional onboarding journey, including preparation of new‑starter documentation, scheduling inductions. Build and maintain strong relationships with internal departments to understand recruitment needs and operational priorities. Track and report recruitment metrics, provide analytics, and monitor progress against operational targets Essential Criteria Minimum 2 years’ experience in full-cycle recruitment, ideally in a fast-paced or multi-site operational environment Proven track record managing multiple recruitment campaigns simultaneously Desirable Criteria Experience with HRIS / ATS or similar systems Full UK driving license and Access to a vehicle/ or access to suitable transport Deadline to Apply: 5:00pm Thursday 23rd April 2026 Please note, we reserve the right to close this role early.
Sales Consultant
Job Title: Sales Consultant Contract Type: Permanent Contracted Hours: Full-Time Location: Coleraine Salary: OTE £44,000 (pro-rata per annum uncapped earning potential). A bit about Dreams & Sofatime... Our mission is to be the first choice for beds & sofas in Ireland; to make every customer experience with us exceptional. That's what makes us different! You can expect a fun, challenging and rewarding environment where everyone works together as one team. In return, we offer you uncapped earning potential (the salary and OTE are extremely competitive). There are a host of other benefits including a generous staff discount scheme and pension scheme. Your Branch Manager will make sure you have best possible start to your career with us. Your New Role Bringing together a passion for customers and the determination to recommending & selling our outstanding product range, you will take personal responsibility for: Providing every customer with an exceptional in store experience. Taking the time to get to know and understand each customers needs. Fully involved in store layout plans and changes, your ideas can make a valued difference. To succeed in this role... The ideal candidate will have experience in a sales led environment. You will be self-motivated ideally with a proven track record in sales. You’ll have passion, enthusiasm and the ability to have fun whilst delivering an exceptional customer experience. Previous furniture retail experience is desirable but not essential. Benefits Length of service awards. Generous staff discount. Additional performance bonus. Free on site parking. Enhanced Maternity and Paternity. Smoke break exchange - allowing 1 extra day leave each year. The successful candidate will be required to work weekends and bank holidays and some evenings. *Please note the closing date may change if the company have received a suitable number of applications.
Cleaning Operative
Mount Charles Group are one of the largest and privately owned soft Facilities Management, catering and ancillary service/product providers in Ireland. If you are a customer focused individual and want to join a fun and family orientated business which believes people are our greatest asset, then we have a role for you! Our family values speak for themselves: Do the right thing, Have fun & grow together, Take pride in what you do! We are currently recruiting for a Cleaning Operative to join our team based at our Simon Community, Glen Road, Belfast site. This is a great opportunity to join a world leading facilities management company. Working Pattern: The Mount Charles Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Due to the number of applicants Mount Charles receives, we only respond to short-listed applicants. If you have not been contacted within six weeks of the closing date, you have not been selected for interview. Mount Charles Group has a policy on recruiting ex-offenders, a copy of which can be provided upon request. Having a criminal record will not necessarily prevent you from working for the Mount Charles Group. GREAT PEOPLE - GREAT SERVICE - GREAT FUTURE
Swimming Teacher
Job Purpose: Committing to the one-team ethos, you will be flexible and collaborative and you will actively support all colleagues and other activities necessary to deliver the service objectives. As a Swimming Teacher, you will plan, prepare, deliver, monitor and evaluate swim tuition sessions across the portfolio of the Service’s `Learn to Swim Programme, consistently and to a high level of quality, ensuring that all participants gain significant benefit from the service provided. All correspondence in relation to your application will be sent via e-mail. Please ensure a valid e-mail address and phone number is provided when filling out the application form. Applicants must advise of any changes to contact details during the process. Applicants should ensure they check their e-mails including junk folder regularly. Please download the Job Description and Person Specification as these will not be available after the advertisement closes. Recruiting Office: Human Resources Section (Craigavon Office) Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council Civic Centre Lakeview Road Craigavon BT64 1AL 0300 0300 900 Ext 61705
Clerical Officer
The HEA is seeking to fill one permanent contract position. In addition, we are seeking to create a panel at Clerical Officer level, which will be in place for two years. The HEA may appoint individuals on the panel to either permanent or fixed term positions throughout the two years, depending on the recruitment needs of the organisation. These positions may be filled on: (i) a permanent basis; (ii) a fixed term contract basis (1+ years); or (iii) for shorter periods to assist with specific projects (3–12 months). The HEA reserves the right to align successful candidates to appropriate sections in the organisation dependent on their skills and experience. Clerical Officers – Human Resources Role The post of Clerical Officer is an entry level grade in the HEA. Postholders will report to a Senior Executive Officer (or equivalent) in a section and will be responsible for a wide range of activities including: • Working as part of the HR team in delivering services and providing administrative support to the wider HR team. • Coordinate end-to-end recruitment administration, including scheduling interviews, issuing correspondence, and maintaining candidate records. • Assist with preparing recruitment documentation such as interview packs, scoring sheets, and candidate communication templates. • Record and track probation timelines, ensuring managers receive timely reminders for probation reviews. • Support the preparation of probation documentation and maintain accurate records. • Assist with preparing and distributing PMDS forms and guidance materials. • Track PMDS completion rates and follow up with teams to ensure timely submission. • Coordinate booking of training courses and maintain training records for staff. • Support staff with training queries and help ensure compliance with mandatory training requirements. • Liaise with external training providers and assist with logistics for internal training sessions. • Using Information Technology daily, e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, database, email, and internet. • Raising purchase orders. • Checking all work thoroughly to ensure it is completed to a high standard. • Providing support with the onboarding process of new hires, including reference checks. • Managing records and files in their section. • Providing cover for reception when required. • Carrying out other duties appropriate to the grade. Requirements • Candidates who have a recognised qualification in Human Resources or who are currently undertaking a qualification in Human Resources will be at an advantage and will be prioritised in the shortlisting process. • Have a minimum of one year’s administrative experience in a Human Resources environment. • Be able to demonstrate an ability to multitask. • Possess excellent IT skills, particularly in relation to the Microsoft Office suite. • Be able to demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Be able to work accurately and pay close attention to detail. • Be self-motivated and proactive. • Have a basic understanding of GDPR. • Be a strong team player who is willing to collaborate with coworkers to accomplish organisational goals. Desirable • A NFQ Level 7 Ordinary Bachelor Degree or higher in a relevant discipline is desirable. • CIPD accredited. For further details on the competency framework requirements at CO grade please see link below: CO Capability Framework.pdf Terms of Post Pay: The Clerical Officer standard salary scale for this position is as follows (rates effective from 1st February 2026): PPC: €31,605, €33,345, €33,788, €34,650, €35,923, €37,194, €38,464, €39,389, €40,439, €41,656, €42,513, €43,719, €44,917, €46,786, €48,255¹, €49,535² PPC (Personal Pension Contribution) scale (for officers who are existing civil or public servants appointed on or after 6th April 1995 or who are new entrants to the civil or public service and who are making a compulsory personal pension contribution). Different pay and conditions may apply if, prior to appointment, the appointee is an existing civil or public servant appointed prior to 6th April 1995. Increments may be awarded subject to satisfactory service and to changes in the terms and conditions relating to salary increments in the Civil/Public Service generally. The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. The appointment will be made on the salary scale at a point in line with current Government Pay Policy. New entrants to the Civil or Public Sector, as defined in Circular 18/2010, will commence on the first point of the salary scale. Different pay and conditions may apply if, immediately prior to appointment, the appointee is a serving civil or public servant. Annual Leave: Annual Leave will be 22 working days, rising to 23 working days after 5 years, 24 days after 10 years, 25 days after 12 years and 26 days after 14 years of employment. This leave is exclusive of public holidays. Hours of Attendance: Working hours will be in accordance with the standard arrangements for the HEA and will equate to 35 hours (net of rest breaks) per week. No additional payment will be made for extra attendance as the rate of remuneration payable covers any exceptional extra attendance liability that may arise from time to time. The HEA offers flexible working arrangements, and a flexi leave scheme. Staff are permitted to work up additional time which may subsequently be taken as time off (flexi leave). Location: This position is currently based at 3 Shelbourne Buildings, Shelbourne Road, Dublin. A hybrid policy is in place to facilitate blended working. Tenure: The appointment to the post is subject to a probationary period that will be no greater than 11 months. Duties: The appointee will be expected to perform all acts, duties and obligations as appropriate to this position (which may be revised from time to time). Outside Employment: The position is whole-time and the appointee must avoid involvement in outside employment/business interests in conflict or in potential conflict with the business of Higher Education Authority. Clarification must be sought from management where any doubt arises. Sick Leave: Sick leave with full pay may be allowed at the discretion of the Higher Education Authority in accordance with established procedures and conditions for the public service generally. Retirement and Superannuation: The appointee will be offered public service pension terms and retirement age conditions in accordance with pension arrangements in the Higher Education Authority depending on the status of the successful appointee: a) In general, an individual who has no prior pensionable Public Service history in the 26 weeks prior to appointment will be a member of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme (Single Scheme) which commenced from 1 January 2013 as per Section 10 of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012. b) An individual who is on secondment will remain a member of the pension scheme of the employer they are seconded from, and their pensionable remuneration will be based on his/her substantive grade, i.e. the grade at which the individual is employed in the organisation he/she is seconded from. c) An individual who was a member of a “pre-existing public service pension scheme” as construed by the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 and who does not qualify for membership of the Single Scheme will be a member of the HEA’s Staff Superannuation Scheme and Associated Spouses and Children’s Scheme. d) At the time of being offered an appointment, the Higher Education Authority, in consultation with the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science and the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform if necessary, will, in the light of the appointee’s previous Public Service (and/or other) employment history, determine the appropriate pension terms and conditions to apply for the duration of the appointment. Appointees will be required to disclose their full public service history. Details of the appropriate superannuation provisions will be provided upon determination of appointee’s status. e) Retirement age shall be subject to relevant superannuation scheme provision and the statutory provisions set out in the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 and the Public Service Superannuation (Age of Retirement) Act 2018. Pension Accrual: A 40-year limit on total service that can be counted towards pension where a person has been a member of more than one existing public service pension scheme will apply. This 40-year limit, which is provided for in the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012, came into effect on 28 July 2012. This may have implications for any appointee who has acquired pension rights in a previous public service employment. Pension Abatement: The Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 extended pension abatement so that a retiree’s public service pension is liable to abatement on re-entering public service employment, even where the new employment is in a different area of the public service. However, if the appointee was previously employed in the Civil Service and awarded a pension under voluntary early retirement arrangements (other than the Incentivised Scheme of Early Retirement (ISER) or the Health Service Executive VER/VRS which, as outlined below, render a person ineligible for the competition) the entitlement to payment of that pension will cease with effect from the date of reappointment. Special arrangements will, however, be made for the reckoning of previous service given by the appointee for the purpose of any future superannuation award for which the appointee may be eligible. Ill-Health Retirement: Please note that where an individual has retired from a Civil/Public Service body on the grounds of ill-health, his/her pension from that employment may be subject to review in accordance with the rules of ill-health retirement within the pension scheme of that employment. Eligibility Criteria Please ensure that you fulfil the eligibility requirements for this competition as outlined below before applying. Candidates must be authorised to work in the State at the time of application and for the term of the role advertised. Candidates must, by date of any job offer, be residing on the island of Ireland to be considered for this role. Candidates must, by the date of any job offer, fall within one of the following categories: A citizen of the European Economic Area. The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or A UK citizen; or A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or A non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or Swiss citizen and has a stamp 4 visa; or 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 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 Switzerland and has a stamp 4 visa. Applications from candidates not falling within categories 1–6 above will not be considered. The HEA reserves the right to request proof of authorisation to work in the State prior to interview and/or acceptance. Other Eligibility Criteria Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER): It is a condition of the Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER) as set out in Department of Finance Circular 12/09 that retirees, under that Scheme, are debarred from applying for another position in the same employment or the same sector. Therefore, such retirees may not apply for this position. Department of Health and Children Circular (7/2010): The Department of Health Circular 7/2010 dated 1st November 2010 introduced a Targeted Voluntary Early Retirement (VER) Scheme and Voluntary Redundancy Schemes (VRS). It is a condition of the VER scheme that persons availing of the scheme will not be eligible for re-employment in the public health sector or in the wider public service or in a body wholly or mainly funded from public moneys. The same prohibition on re-employment applies under the VRS, except that the prohibition is for a period of 7 years, after which time any re-employment will require the approval of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform. People who availed of either of these schemes are not eligible to compete in this competition. Collective Agreement – Redundancy Payments to Public Servants: The Department of Public Expenditure and Reform letter dated 28th June 2012 to Personnel Officers introduced, with effect from 1st June 2012, a Collective Agreement which had been reached between the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and the Public Services Committee of the ICTU in relation to ex-gratia Redundancy Payments to Public Servants. It is a condition of the Collective Agreement that persons availing of the agreement will not be eligible for re-employment in the public service by any public service body (as defined by the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Acts 2009–2011) for a period of 2 years from termination of the employment. Thereafter the consent of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform will be required prior to re-employment. People who availed of this scheme and who may be successful in this competition will have to prove their eligibility (expiry of period of non-eligibility) and the Minister’s consent will have to be secured prior to employment by any public service body. Change in Eligibility Criteria: Applicants are required to notify the HEA immediately if there is a change in their eligibility to work in the State at any stage in the application process or should they be placed on a Panel, during the period that they are on that Panel. The HEA reserves the right to remove a candidate from the application process or any relevant recruitment Panel should the candidate no longer have lawful authority to work in the State. Please ensure that you fulfil the eligibility requirements for this competition as outlined below before applying.
Training and Development Officer
Job Summary 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 Job Objectives Main Duties and Responsibilities •Deliver training and development programmes on Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) nationally for TUSLA, Child and Family Agency and other relevant stakeholders. •Contribute to the strategic planning function for Workforce Development in relation to TCI. •Act as a source of technical advice on training and development with particular emphasis on TCI. •Develop training materials and manuals on TCI as required. •Deliver training and development of other programmes as assigned by Workforce, Learning and Development. •Carry out training needs analysis for TUSLA staff as required. •Assist in the planning, organisation, and co-ordination of training events. •Maintain records and provide reports as required •Contribute to the accreditation process. •Represent Workforce Development on relevant working groups as required. •Support continuous professional development strategies for staff working in TUSLA. •Review and evaluate training and development programmes relevant to TCI. •Work with academic and professional bodies and other relevant stakeholders in relation to training and development •Participate in the work planning process and to contribute to relevant reports as required •Participate in relevant project work as required. •Contribute to research in training and development. •Co-ordinate and schedule training 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: •Possess a relevant third level qualification in training, education, health, social science, or human resources area. •Have at least two years administrative or practice experience in a designated office within the services mentioned above. •Must be currently certified as a trainer of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention with The Residential Child Care Project of Cornell University. •Must have at least one years’ experience in delivery of TCI Training up to and including level 3 competency. •Proven experience in the area of education/ training and development, as relevant to this role. This experience should include needs analysis, design and development of training programmes, training delivery, evaluation etc. •Knowledge of adult learning theory and experience of facilitating learning on an individual or group basis 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.
Training and Development Officer
Job Summary 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 Job Objectives Main Duties and Responsibilities •Deliver training and development programmes on Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) nationally for TUSLA, Child and Family Agency and other relevant stakeholders. •Contribute to the strategic planning function for Workforce Development in relation to TCI. •Act as a source of technical advice on training and development with particular emphasis on TCI. •Develop training materials and manuals on TCI as required. •Deliver training and development of other programmes as assigned by Workforce, Learning and Development. •Carry out training needs analysis for TUSLA staff as required. •Assist in the planning, organisation, and co-ordination of training events. •Maintain records and provide reports as required •Contribute to the accreditation process. •Represent Workforce Development on relevant working groups as required. •Support continuous professional development strategies for staff working in TUSLA. •Review and evaluate training and development programmes relevant to TCI. •Work with academic and professional bodies and other relevant stakeholders in relation to training and development •Participate in the work planning process and to contribute to relevant reports as required •Participate in relevant project work as required. •Contribute to research in training and development. •Co-ordinate and schedule training 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: •Possess a relevant third level qualification in training, education, health, social science, or human resources area. •Have at least two years administrative or practice experience in a designated office within the services mentioned above. •Must be currently certified as a trainer of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention with The Residential Child Care Project of Cornell University. •Must have at least one years’ experience in delivery of TCI Training up to and including level 3 competency. •Proven experience in the area of education/ training and development, as relevant to this role. This experience should include needs analysis, design and development of training programmes, training delivery, evaluation etc. •Knowledge of adult learning theory and experience of facilitating learning on an individual or group basis 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.
Training and Development Officer
Job Summary 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 Job Objectives Main Duties and Responsibilities •Deliver training and development programmes on Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) nationally for TUSLA, Child and Family Agency and other relevant stakeholders. •Contribute to the strategic planning function for Workforce Development in relation to TCI. •Act as a source of technical advice on training and development with particular emphasis on TCI. •Develop training materials and manuals on TCI as required. •Deliver training and development of other programmes as assigned by Workforce, Learning and Development. •Carry out training needs analysis for TUSLA staff as required. •Assist in the planning, organisation, and co-ordination of training events. •Maintain records and provide reports as required •Contribute to the accreditation process. •Represent Workforce Development on relevant working groups as required. •Support continuous professional development strategies for staff working in TUSLA. •Review and evaluate training and development programmes relevant to TCI. •Work with academic and professional bodies and other relevant stakeholders in relation to training and development •Participate in the work planning process and to contribute to relevant reports as required •Participate in relevant project work as required. •Contribute to research in training and development. •Co-ordinate and schedule training 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: •Possess a relevant third level qualification in training, education, health, social science, or human resources area. •Have at least two years administrative or practice experience in a designated office within the services mentioned above. •Must be currently certified as a trainer of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention with The Residential Child Care Project of Cornell University. •Must have at least one years’ experience in delivery of TCI Training up to and including level 3 competency. •Proven experience in the area of education/ training and development, as relevant to this role. This experience should include needs analysis, design and development of training programmes, training delivery, evaluation etc. •Knowledge of adult learning theory and experience of facilitating learning on an individual or group basis 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.
Training and Development Officer
Job Summary 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 Job Objectives Main Duties and Responsibilities •Deliver training and development programmes on Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) nationally for TUSLA, Child and Family Agency and other relevant stakeholders. •Contribute to the strategic planning function for Workforce Development in relation to TCI. •Act as a source of technical advice on training and development with particular emphasis on TCI. •Develop training materials and manuals on TCI as required. •Deliver training and development of other programmes as assigned by Workforce, Learning and Development. •Carry out training needs analysis for TUSLA staff as required. •Assist in the planning, organisation, and co-ordination of training events. •Maintain records and provide reports as required •Contribute to the accreditation process. •Represent Workforce Development on relevant working groups as required. •Support continuous professional development strategies for staff working in TUSLA. •Review and evaluate training and development programmes relevant to TCI. •Work with academic and professional bodies and other relevant stakeholders in relation to training and development •Participate in the work planning process and to contribute to relevant reports as required •Participate in relevant project work as required. •Contribute to research in training and development. •Co-ordinate and schedule training 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: •Possess a relevant third level qualification in training, education, health, social science, or human resources area. •Have at least two years administrative or practice experience in a designated office within the services mentioned above. •Must be currently certified as a trainer of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention with The Residential Child Care Project of Cornell University. •Must have at least one years’ experience in delivery of TCI Training up to and including level 3 competency. •Proven experience in the area of education/ training and development, as relevant to this role. This experience should include needs analysis, design and development of training programmes, training delivery, evaluation etc. •Knowledge of adult learning theory and experience of facilitating learning on an individual or group basis 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.
Training and Development Officer
Job Summary 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 Job Objectives Main Duties and Responsibilities •Deliver training and development programmes on Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) nationally for TUSLA, Child and Family Agency and other relevant stakeholders. •Contribute to the strategic planning function for Workforce Development in relation to TCI. •Act as a source of technical advice on training and development with particular emphasis on TCI. •Develop training materials and manuals on TCI as required. •Deliver training and development of other programmes as assigned by Workforce, Learning and Development. •Carry out training needs analysis for TUSLA staff as required. •Assist in the planning, organisation, and co-ordination of training events. •Maintain records and provide reports as required •Contribute to the accreditation process. •Represent Workforce Development on relevant working groups as required. •Support continuous professional development strategies for staff working in TUSLA. •Review and evaluate training and development programmes relevant to TCI. •Work with academic and professional bodies and other relevant stakeholders in relation to training and development •Participate in the work planning process and to contribute to relevant reports as required •Participate in relevant project work as required. •Contribute to research in training and development. •Co-ordinate and schedule training 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: •Possess a relevant third level qualification in training, education, health, social science, or human resources area. •Have at least two years administrative or practice experience in a designated office within the services mentioned above. •Must be currently certified as a trainer of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention with The Residential Child Care Project of Cornell University. •Must have at least one years’ experience in delivery of TCI Training up to and including level 3 competency. •Proven experience in the area of education/ training and development, as relevant to this role. This experience should include needs analysis, design and development of training programmes, training delivery, evaluation etc. •Knowledge of adult learning theory and experience of facilitating learning on an individual or group basis 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.
