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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: or Be eligible for registration in the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board maintained by CORU (evidence of application will be necessary) And A minimum of 3 years’ experience of working in a Social Care Grade in a Children’s Residential Centre as relevant to the role. And Have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of 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. Attachment(s): Deputy Social Care Manager Rosebrook Candidate Information Pack May 2025.pdf
Social Care Worker
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: or Be eligible for registration in the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board maintained by CORU (evidence of application will be necessary) and Have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of 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. Attachment(s): Social Care Worker Dublin North Candidate Information Pack May 2025.pdf
Senior Manager For Prevention, Partnership & Family Support Children, Youth And Families Mid
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 Professional / Clinical The Senior Manager for Prevention, Partnership & Family Support will: • Conduct a local assessment of Child & Family needs and strengths in their area • Identify the optimum catchment areas for the development of Child and Family Support Networks (CFSNs) and the number of Co- ordinators required and keep this allocation under continuous review. • To operate as part of the senior management team to ensure that prevention and early intervention initiatives are integrated with Tusla Social Work Business Processes. • Develop strong partnership arrangements with agencies funded by the Agency and agencies that also provide services locally to children & families. • Co-ordinate and in some instances line manage the identified and re-configured CFSN Co-ordinators and support them in their role. • Contribute as part of the management team to service development and improvement across the continuum of services provided through the National Service Delivery Framework. • Assist the Area Manager to adopt a new approach to commissioning in line with Tusla National Policies. Management The Senior Manager for Prevention, Partnership & Family Support will: • Report and advise on progress with implementation of the area based approach to prevention, partnership and family support. • Oversee the implementation of appropriate induction and probationary systems with key staff. • Oversee the implementation of an appropriate performance management system for the delivery of high quality prevention and early intervention type family support services. • Keep updated on current and impending legislation and the perceived impact on practice. • Keep abreast of developments in national policies and strategies and international best practice. • Ensure service delivery corresponds to best national and international practice. • Ensure services comply with relevant HR and other policies, procedures and guidelines. • Contribute to the development of policies, procedures and guidelines in relation to the national service delivery framework engaging staff as appropriate. • Participate in and contribute to service planning and development. • Formulate and review the Agency service plan and contribute to the overall Agency plan in consultation with other Heads of Service. • Provide service delivery reports as required e.g. service plan, annual report. • Ensure that there are appropriate systems in place to gather relevant information. • Ensure compliance with a high standard of documentation, including service user files in accordance with local guidelines and the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act. • Oversee service user and data confidentiality. • Collaborate with the Area Manager, Children, Youth and Families or equivalent in developing the role of the Senior Manager for Prevention, Partnership & Family Support and the team e.g. through planning, audit, production of standards, continuing education, quality improvement initiatives and research. • Collaborate with the Children & Young People’s Services Committee and Co-ordinator to advance Tusla’s Early intervention and Prevention work. • Ensure that the Meitheal Early Intervention National Practice Model makes the most efficient and effective use of developments in IT. Education & Training The Senior Manager for Prevention, Partnership & Family Support will: • Maintain standards of practice and levels of professional knowledge by participating in continuous professional development initiatives and attendance at courses as appropriate. • Engage in career and professional development planning. • Oversee the provision of a framework for the promotion of staff and Agency development and training by making recommendations with regard to the ongoing education, mentoring and training needs of Agency staff and partners. • Act as a resource by participating in the education and training of colleagues and other health professionals as required. • Build and communicate an understanding of the role of the prevention and early intervention services and their integration with Social Work and other services. Health & Safety The Senior Manager for Prevention, Partnership & Family Support will: • 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 HIQA Standards as they apply to the role for example, Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards etc. • 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. Please refer to the Candidate Information pack attached to this campaign for full and further detail Skills Requirement Applicants must by the closing date of application have the following: • A relevant degree in community work, family support, social care, social work, education or other relevant discipline. • Significant experience of working in the area of direct children and families services provision at a senior level to include a proven track record of working with children and families who present with complex needs. • A proven track record of achieving results through community networking and cross sectoral working as relevant to the role. • Significant experience of leading, motivating and managing multi-disciplinary teams, including the establishment of a positive performance culture that has delivered effective performance and continuous service improvement. • Ability to analyse complex problems, and able to develop business models to investigate a number of options/solutions and their viability, evaluating risk within a changing environment. • Have five years relevant post qualification experience. and • the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and management ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office. Health A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Character Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character Attachment(s): Candidate Information Pack Senior Manager PPFS (Specified Purpose) Mid West May 2025.pdf
Deputy Social Care Manager, Childrens Residential Services
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 in excess of €1.02billion and delivers its services through circa 5,000 people in 350 locations across the Country. The Child and Family Agency has responsibility for the following range of services: •Child Protection and Welfare •Family Support •Alternative Care •Adoption •Tusla Education Support Services (TESS) •Children’s Service Regulation •Counselling and Therapeutic Supports Further information is available on www.tusla.ie Purpose of Role: The policy of the Child and Family Agency to enable children to live with their own families wherever possible and to support parents where necessary in fulfilling that role. In circumstances where this is not possible, Residential Care incl. Special Care remains a valuable option for children who cannot be cared for at home. To work as part of a team to provide a safe, caring environment for resident young people with the primary aim of providing the intervention necessary to address the issues that are preventing them from living at home, in foster care or in Community Based Centres in the case of Special Care Interventions. To do so up to a point to be determined by their age, need or development, whereby circumstances are such that it becomes more feasible to help prepare them to live independently with the support of our aftercare services. Job Objectives Main Duties and Responsibilities Management: • To create and maintain a safe, caring and stable environment for the young people placed in the centre •To manage the centre in accordance with Child and Family Agency policies, guidelines and protocols and with the regulations made by the Minister for Health and Children under the Child Care Act 1991 and other relevant legislation. •To ensure that Care and Placement Plans are in place, agreed, implemented and monitored regularly in respect of every young person placed in the centre. •To promote the rights and responsibilities of each young person in the centre. •To comply with the Child and Family Agency Admissions and Discharge Policy. •To participate in on-going planning and strategic development of Child and Family Agency Children’s Residential Centres. •To ensure the appropriate use of resources within the centre. •To consult with young people placed in the centre, their families, centre staff and external stakeholders as appropriate. •To provide such reports, statistics to the Social Care Manager (or other specified person) as required. •To ensure that the maintenance and upkeep of the centre, its furniture, vehicle and equipment. •To adhere to Fire Safety Requirements as specified by the local fire safety authority and the Child and Family Agency Fire Safety Officer. •To ensure compliance in the unit with the provisions of the Health, Safety and Welfare at Work Act, (1989) and other relevant legislation. •To provide an on call service for the centre and / or for the Child and Family Agency Children’s Residential Centres on a rota basis. •Such other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Social Care Manager (or other specified person) to include working shifts where rostered staff are not available. •To engage in age-appropriate play and other activities with each child/young person within the centre as required. •To engage in physical intervention and / or restraint which is in keeping with local policies and procedures. Financial Management: •To manage the budget for the centre, in compliance with approved budgetary procedures, and to ensure that optimum benefit is achieved from available resources. •To ensure that expenditure in the centre is controlled within agreed cash limits and in compliance with approved procedures. •To maintain such records as are required by the Child and Family Agency, or the Minister for Children to ensure that such records are at all times available for inspection by an authorised officer. •To ensure that appropriate financial information for the unit is provided to the Social Care Manager (or other specified person) Staff Management: •To manage and supervise staff in the centre. •To arrange the duty roster and manage the designated staff resources, ensuring that staff levels and skill mix are appropriate and within the resource allocation. •To identify in consultation with the Social Care Manager the training and development requirements for the centre. •To maintain staff records within guidelines laid down by the Child and Family Agency and the Department of Children. •To participate in relevant professional development and training programmes. •To attend and participate fully in professional supervision with Social Care Manager 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. Please refer to the Candidate Information pack attached to this campaign for full and further detail. Skills Requirement Applicants must by the closing date of application have the following: -Be registered in the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board maintained by CORU. or -Hold a CORU approved Social Care Worker qualification and have applied for CORU registration (evidence of application will be necessary) (https://coru.ie/health-and-social-care-professionals/education/approved-qualifications/social-care-workers/) - Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Social Care Practice, Atlantic Technological University - Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Applied Social Care, Atlantic Technological University - Bachelor of Arts in Applied Social Care, Atlantic Technological University - Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Social Care Practice, Institute of Technology, Sligo - Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Applied Social Care, Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Arts in Applied Social Care, Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Social Care, Dundalk Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Arts in Social Care, Munster Technological University - Bachelor of Arts in Social Care, Institute of Technology, Tralee - Honours Bachelor of Arts (Social Care), National University of Ireland, Galway - Bachelor of Arts in Applied Social Studies (Professional Social Care), Quality and Qualifications Ireland, delivered by Carlow College, St. Patrick’s - Bachelor of Arts in Social Care, Quality and Qualifications Ireland, delivered by The Open Training College - Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Professional Social Care Practice, South East Technological University - Bachelor of Arts in Professional Social Care Practice, South East Technological University - Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Applied Social Studies in Professional Social Care, South East Technological University - Bachelor of Arts in Applied Social Studies in Professional Social Care, South East Technological University - Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Social Care Practice, South East Technological University - Bachelor of Arts in Applied Social Care, South East Technological University - Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Professional Social Care Practice, Institute of Technology, Carlow - Bachelor of Arts in Professional Social Care Practice, Institute of Technology, Carlow - Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Applied Social Studies in Professional Social Care, Institute of Technology, Carlow - Bachelor of Arts in Applied Social Studies in Professional Social Care, Institute of Technology, Carlow - Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Social Care Practice, Waterford Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Arts in Applied Social Care, Waterford Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Arts in Applied Social Studies in Social Care, Technological University Dublin - Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Applied Social Studies in Social Care, Technological University Dublin - Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Social Care, Technological University Dublin - Bachelor of Arts in Applied Social Care, Technological University Dublin - Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Applied Social Care, Technological University Dublin - Bachelor of Arts in Applied Social Studies in Social Care, Institute of Technology, Blanchardstown - Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Applied Social Studies in Social Care, Institute of Technology, Blanchardstown - Bachelor of Arts in Social Care, Dublin Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Social Care Practice, Institute of Technology, Tallaght - Bachelor of Arts in Social Care Practice, Institute of Technology, Tallaght - Bachelor of Arts in Applied Social Care, Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest - Bachelor of Arts in Applied Social Studies in Social Care, Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest - Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Social Care Practice, Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest - Bachelor of Arts in Social Care Work, Technological University of the Shannon Midlands Midwest - Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Social Care Work, Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest - Bachelor of Arts in Applied Social Care, Athlone Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Arts in Applied Social Studies in Social Care, Athlone Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Social Care Practice, Athlone Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Arts in Social Care Work, Limerick Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Social Care Work, Limerick Institute of Technology or Be eligible for registration in the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board maintained by CORU (evidence of application will be necessary) And A minimum of 3 years’ experience of working in a Social Care Grade in a Children’s Residential Centre as relevant to the role. And -Have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of 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 Attachment(s): Deputy Social Care Manager galway May 2025.pdf
Staff Psychologist, Midwest
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: AND Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability, (including a high standard of suitability and 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. Attachment(s): Candidate Campaign Information Pack Staff Grade Psychologist Midwest May 2025.pdf
Child And Family Support Network Co-ordinator
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: 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. Attachment(s): Candidate Information Pack Child and Family Support Network (CFSN) Co-ordinator - Roscommon May 2025.pdf
Social Care Leader Childrens Residential Services, Crannog Nua Special Unit
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 in excess of €1.2Bn and delivers its services through circa 5,000 people in 350 locations across the Country. The Child and Family Agency has responsibility for the following range of services: *For candidates holding the extended qualification, the initial appointment will be a 6-month fixed term contract, with the potential of a permanent contract, if the person passes the assessment of Standards of Proficiency for Social Care Worker as outlined by CORU at the end of the 6 months and have a minimum of three years’ experience of working in a Children & Families Service or other relevant environment with a similarly challenging client group. and Have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of 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. Attachment(s): Candidate Information Pack- SCL Crannog Nua.pdf
Sales Assistant
Main purpose of the role: Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction is the number one priority. Interact with each customer with great pride, passion and care and inspire shoppers through knowledge and expertise. The ideal candidate will have/be: Excellent communication skills Ability to engage with and prioritise customer needs Strong attention to detail, organised and flexible Ability to use own initiative and work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment Customer driven Previous customer service experience is an advantage. Main duties: Actively live SuperValu brand-values i.e. Genuine, Passion for Food, Vibrant, Committed, Innovative and Imaginative Show a positive attitude and take responsibility for ensuring customers receive an excellent shopping experience; Deal with all customer queries efficiently, professionally and consistent with store policy Merchandise shelves, ensuring that all areas of the store are presented to the highest standard Engage with new initiatives and embrace new ways of working.
Senior Child & Family Support Network Co-ordinator - Midwest
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: 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 Attachment(s): Candidate Information Pack Senior CFSN Co-Ordinator Midwest May 2025.pdf
Adult Support Worker
Would you like to work for a great employer? Enable Ireland is an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of children and adults with disabilities in Ireland, and is named as one of Ireland's Irish Independent 150 Best Employers 2024 . Enable Ireland, as an equal opportunities employer, proudly maintains a Silver Award in Diversity from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We vigorously advocate for fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement, and are dedicated to ongoing enhancement in these areas. We are currently seeking a highly-motivated Adult Support Worker to join our team in Limerick Adult Services, West Limerick Hub, Rathkeale, Co Limerick. Contract Type: Part Time Permanent Contract Contract Hours : 30 Hours per week Salary Scale: €32,639 - €39,499 pro rata per annum. Salary scales are subject to LSI’s (Long Service Increments) This pay scale is subject to increases in 2025 in accordance with the recent WRC agreement towards enhanced pay adjustments in Section 39 organisations. Annual Leave Entitlement : 30 Days per annum pro rata Overview of the Post: The role of the Adult Support Worker is to work as part of a team within the adult day service to facilitate service owners with their daily programmes. This will also include, assisting personal care needs, mobility, and supporting access to services in their community and on our virtual day service. The post holder will encourage and support opportunities to help develop a range of options for service owners in areas of training, employment and greater inclusion in their local communities. Overview of Duties & Responsibilities: Please see Job Description for full list The successful candidate will have Essential Criteria: 1) Any virtual service provider we use to host the interview; and 2) the interview panel (if applicable). Your information will be stored for this purpose in line with our retention policy
