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If you are a customer focused individual and want to join a fun and family orientated food and facilities management company 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 the Old Town Hall, Banbridge. 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. GREAT PEOPLE - GREAT SERVICE - GREAT FUTURE
Grade VI Campaign Coordinator
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 Job Objectives Main Duties and Responsibilities • To engage proactively in work across the designated region(s) to raise awareness of the need for foster carers. • To work as part of the National Fostering Recruitment Team, liaising closely with regional and local foster work departments. • To coordinate and plan recruitment initiatives in consultation with Tusla fostering and local fostering teams according to their identified needs. To work with the National Lead for Foster Care, National Fostering Recruitment Manager and other relevant national roles and other regions to ensure consistency and sharing. • To initiate contact with groups Tusla are targeting for carer recruitment (schools, sports clubs etc.) and assist with organising events at which the public can attend to discuss fostering. • Co-ordinate and organise campaign literature and other marketing materials as required. • Initiate and co-ordinate a schedule of varied campaigns/events in collaboration with recruitment colleagues and local fostering teams. Undertake organisational task such as venue booking; registration, setting up of Eventbrite events etc. • Work closely with carers and staff to assist them in having the necessary materials to support fostering recruitment campaigns. • Maintain an information system for tracking of recruitment activity and effectiveness to promote learning and support service improvement. • Conduct campaign evaluations. • Develop and implement ideas for new recruitment initiatives. • Update managers on progress • This post will require regular travel across the region(s) and a flexibility in terms of working hours according to campaign needs including evening and weekend information events periodically. 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: • Have at least 2 years’ administrative experience relevant to the requirements of the role. • Possess sufficient administrative capacity to discharge the functions of the grade/post. Health A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Character Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Grade V Human Resources
Job Objectives Human Resources • Provides the relevant HR information necessary for management, thus assisting in their capacity to plan and organise services. • Ensure that effective HR systems and processes are in place in the administration of employees terms & conditions of employment, and Personnel records by close liaison with NPR Shared Services and area • Supervise and motivate staff as appropriate. • Facilitate Staff Induction and any initiatives to improve induction within the region. • Provide support to DML HR Manager, in particular assisting with individual employee relations and industrial relations matters arising within the region. • Support the roll out of HR training to support the implementation of HR policies and procedures, including implementing briefings for management and staff within the region in particular where new and revised policies and procedures are implemented. • Support and co-ordinate recruitment activity including quality control of onboarding files and campaign management as required. • Maintain own knowledge of relevant HR procedures, practices and employment legislation to perform the role effectively and to ensure current work standards are met. • Support the Regional DML teams and be the dedicated point of contact on HR matters arising, including governance and oversight on time returns within the regional teams and assisting in necessary paperwork as required. Finance/Budgeting • Raise and follow up staff queries with Payroll. • Implementation of financial procedures and regulations as they relate to HR matters. • Assist the areas on HR matters concerning finance related matters such as time returns, absence management, overtime Communications • Manage the implementation of change. • Improve and develop internal and external service delivery by good communications. • Respond to email and telephone queries in a timely manner and provide expert advice on HR matters. • Liaise regularly with HR in National Office. • Ensure HR Dept has access to up to date and relevant HR Circulars, Policies & Procedures and circulate same to Area Managers etc, as appropriate and provide guidance and advice as the need arises. Administration • Manage day to day HR business, including responding to queries, processing and onward transmission of forms to NPR. • Prepare and distribute Temporary & Specified Purpose contracts as per approved guidelines. • Liaise with Tusla Recruit re status of vacancies and posts being recruited. • Have responsibility for co-ordinating Garda Vetting for existing staff, as appropriate. • Undertake SAP HR analysis and reporting, in conjunction with National Office including absence management reports and provide detail to managers and employees as required. • Manage, collate and assist with responding to IR queries from staff representative organisations. • Ensure that archives and records are accurate, maintained confidentially and readily available to the appropriate authority. • Research, collect and collate data in preparing reports and submissions. • Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, precedents etc. • Organise and manage meetings. • Co-operate with developments and use of information technology Problem Solving/Decision Making • Evaluate and make decisions. • Demonstrate initiative in the resolution of complex issues. 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: • Candidates must be in employment within Tusla – Child and Family Agency, the HSE or within other statutory health agencies, or a body which provides services on behalf of the HSE under Section 38/39 of the Health Act 2004 or within a body that provides services on behalf of Tusla under Section 56 or Section 59 of the Child and Family Act 2013 AND • Have at least 2 years’ administrative experience relevant to the requirements of the role. AND • Have experience working in a HR environment delivering a high-volume efficient HR service. AND • Experience of working collaboratively with multiple internal and external stakeholders, as relevant to this role. AND • Experience of managing and delivering multiple concurrent pieces of work. AND • Possess sufficient administrative capacity to discharge the functions of the Grade. Health A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Character Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Regional Business Manager Grade VIII
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 CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Family Support Practitioner
Job Objectives Main Duties and Responsibilities The Family Support Practitioner will perform their duties in line with Tusla’s professional standards. The Family Support Practitioner will: Health A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Character Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Family Support Practitioner
Job Objectives Main Duties and Responsibilities The Family Support Practitioner will perform their duties in line with Tusla’s professional standards. The Family Support Practitioner will: Health A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Character Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Grade IV – WNW00425
Duties and Responsibilities Main Duties and Responsibilities Professional • Ensure the efficient day-to-day administration of area of responsibility. • Maintain own knowledge of relevant procedures, practices and legislation to perform the role effectively and to ensure standards are met by own team. • Ensure the management and maintenance of all records in an orderly and secure manner. • Use appropriate technology to ensure work is completed to a high standard and engage in ICT developments as they apply to service administration. • Maintain confidentiality. • Plan and organise work of the department/section. • Meet deadlines for time and attendance entry, specifically the weekly entry deadlines, in a timely and effective manner. • Keep informed of relevant legislation, regulations, guidelines. • Enhance internal and external service delivery through good communication. • Provide cross-cover for other Time and Attendance Super-users in the region. • Work as part of a team and ensure all members are treated with dignity and respect. Personnel • Ensure policies and procedures are well documented and understood by staff within your section. • Support the preparation and issuing of office documentation (correspondence, reports, etc.) to the highest possible standard by monitoring and reviewing team work to ensure quality and accuracy. • Where appropriate, supervise and ensure the wellbeing of assigned staff. • Where appropriate, manage attendance and absenteeism. • Promote a culture that values diversity and respect in the workplace. • Provide assistance with leadership and motivation conducive to good staff relations and work performance. • Where appropriate, establish and maintain records of attendance, statistical information, annual returns, and any other information as may be requested. • Work as part of a team and ensure that all members are treated with dignity and respect. Education and Training • Maintain continuous personal development and participate in team-based development, education, training and learning. • Complete all mandatory training. • Where appropriate, arrange induction and training for assigned staff, including workplace experience placements where applicable. • Where appropriate, provide supervision and assist in the development of knowledge and skills of relevant staff under your supervision. • Participate in performance evaluation/review, identifying areas for improvement and appropriate plans/measures to achieve them. • Ensure policies and procedures exist for all areas. 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 HIQA Standards as they apply to the service (e.g., National Standards for Child Protection and Care) and comply with associated Tusla protocols as appropriate. • 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. The post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post 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 one of the following: (i) At least one year of satisfactory experience as a Clerical Officer with Tusla, the HSE, other statutory health agencies, or a body providing services on behalf of the HSE under Section 38/39 of the Health Act 2004, or under Section 56/59 of the Child and Family Act 2013. Or (ii) A pass (Grade D) in at least five Leaving Certificate subjects, including Mathematics and English or Irish. Candidates should have at least Grade C on higher level papers in three subjects. Or (iii) A relevant examination at a comparable standard in an equivalent exam in another jurisdiction. Or (iv) A comparable and relevant Level 6 qualification (or higher) on the National Qualifications Framework (QQI). Note: Foundation level subjects are not acceptable. Leaving Certificate Applied does not meet the eligibility criteria. And • A good level of proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel). And • Sufficient and relevant administrative capacity to discharge the functions of the post. Health Candidates must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties and be in a state of health suitable for regular and efficient service. Character Candidates must be of good character. Skills, Competencies and/or Knowledge This role uses the Tusla Leadership Competency Framework—specifically Leading Self. Candidates should familiarise themselves with this framework. Other Requirements The role may involve travel; therefore, access to appropriate transport is required. Application Process Campaign-Specific Selection Process / Shortlisting / Interview Shortlisting may occur based on the application and must reflect the eligibility criteria and competency requirements. Successful candidates after shortlisting will be invited to interview. Code of Practice The recruitment campaign will operate in compliance with the Code of Practice of the CPSA. It outlines principles such as merit, fairness, and transparency, as well as the rights of candidates regarding feedback and review processes. Tusla is an Equal Opportunities Employer and complies with Data Protection Acts 2003–2018 and the Freedom of Information Act 2014. Remuneration The Salary scale for the whole time equivalent of this post is: Date 1/8/2025 €35,609, €37,741, €38,597, €40,760, €42,740, €44,473, €46,151, €48,414, €50,059, €51,718, €53,296, €54,914 LSIs (Long Service Increments) are represented by emboldened figures. 1st LSI is paid after 3 years on the max, the 2nd LSI after 3 years on LSI1, and the 3rd LSI after 3 years on the 2nd LSI (where applicable). The appointee shall commence on the first point of the salary scale. Incremental credit may be given on appointment for certain types of relevant experience- more information available in Appendix 5. Candidates should note that entry will be at the minimum point of the scale and will not be subject to negotiation, and the rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Different terms and conditions may apply if the appointee is a currently serving civil or public servant. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Graduate Recruitment 2026 Professionally Qualified Social 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 •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 Purpose of Role The purpose of the post is to provide a social work service that seeks to improve the health and social wellbeing of the service users within the context of the local communities. S/he will achieve this thorough the implementation of an accessible, equitable, person-centred service. Job Objectives Main Duties and Responsibilities Professional / Clinical The Professionally Qualified Social Worker will: •Provide a direct point of access for the local community and offer initial and holistic social assessment and intervention to children, youth, families and groups. •Provide an initial assessment service to the care group and to develop referral procedures with other social work networked services. •Identify service users’ individual and collective needs in partnership with them and co-create early interventions and/or social action strategies to meet those needs. •Manage and prioritise a caseload appropriate to the post. •Provide supportive counselling, emotional and practical support, and information to service users and their families. •Adopt a holistic approach aimed at enhancing the quality of life, health and social well-being of all persons within the service area. •Promote independence, self-reliance, self-determination and empowerment with persons in their environment, with families and local groups. •Make it possible for service users to advocate for their own needs, or where appropriate advocate on behalf of service users. •Plan, deliver and engage in systemic interventions as appropriate with children, youth and families, groups, organisations and communities. •Participate and take leadership in community needs assessment and ongoing community involvement including initiating and participating in prevention and health promotion activities. •Deliver social work service in collaboration with other disciplines / agencies as required, in appropriate settings reflecting the needs of the service user. •Assess where social conditions are a major factor in health and social wellbeing, consult and plan with the service user/ relevant team/ service and arrange appropriate social services for those who need them. •Monitor and evaluate outcomes of person centred care plans for individual service users. •Actively participate as a member of the relevant team/ service in team building and change management initiatives. •Attend case conferences, meetings and other relevant fora as required. •Attend court, tribunals etc as required. •Work within current legislation, relevant policies and procedures, guidelines and protocols as laid down by the employer. •Incorporate Social Work values and ethical principles in planning, developing, implementing and reviewing interventions. •Implement models of best practice / evidence based practice. •Work within a key worker / case worker system, providing a co-ordinating role for case management where appropriate. •Take direction from his / her line manager. •Take an active role in an appropriate level of planned professional supervision, in accordance with the local/ national Supervision Policy. •Engage in reflective practice. •Deputise for the Social Work Team Leader as agreed / appropriate. •Promote a culture that values diversity and respect in the workplace. •Keep the Team Leader fully informed and up-to-date on all significant matters. Education & Training The Professionally Qualified Social Worker 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 in collaboration with the Social Work Team Leader / Principal Social Worker. •Keep up to date with advances in Social Work research, and ongoing review and evaluation of literature relevant to the assigned area. •Keep abreast of developments in national policies and strategies and international best practice. •Keep up to date with organisational developments within the Irish Health Service. •Act as a resource by participating in the induction, education and training of Social Work colleagues, other health professionals and service user groups as required. •Participate in the practice education of student Social Workers. •Support and train other staff in accordance with professional standards as appropriate. •Foster an understanding of the role and contribution of social work by providing professional consultation and education to other members of the service. Administrative The Professionally Qualified Social Worker will: •Maintain a high standard of documentation, including service user files in accordance with local guidelines and the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act. •Maintain accurate up to date records and files, and submit activity data as required. •Write accurate, clear, concise and purposeful reports. •Ensure the maintenance of service user and data confidentiality. •Contribute to the development and implementation of information sharing protocols and audit systems. •Contribute to policy development, performance monitoring and budgetary control of service in conjunction with the Social Work Team Leader/ Principal Social Worker. •Collaborate with the Social Work Team Leader / Principal Social Worker or designate in developing the role of the Social Worker and the service e.g. through planning, audit, production of standards, continuing education, quality improvement initiatives and research. •Assist in ensuring that the social work service makes the most efficient and effective use of developments in IT. 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 Eligibility Criteria Qualifications and / or Experience Applicants must by the closing date of application have the following: a) Expect to graduate or to have received final year results with at least a second class honours / merit in a degree (Level 8 or higher) in Social Work on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) in 2026. b) Be registered in the Social Work Register maintained by the Social Work Registration Board maintained at CORU (or have entitlement to be registered and obtain registration prior to appointment). c) Maintain live annual registration on the Social Workers Register maintained by the Social Workers Registration Board at CORU d) Must have 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. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Senior Social Work Practitioner
Job Objectives Main Duties and Responsibilities Co-ordination/Management The Senior Social Work Practitioner will: AND Must have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability, professional and managerial ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office. Knowledge of legislation, policy, procedures and current issues in Children & Families service. Ability to work in a computer literate environment Health A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Character Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Senior Social Work Practitioner
Job Objectives Main Duties and Responsibilities Co-ordination/Management The Senior Social Work Practitioner will: AND Must have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability, professional and managerial ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office. Knowledge of legislation, policy, procedures and current issues in Children & Families service. Ability to work in a computer literate environment Health A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Character Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
