Tusla - Child and Family Agency is seeking a dedicated Social Care Worker to provide support and protection to vulnerable children and young people. Founded in 2014, the Agency is focused on improving family welfare, and the role involves working within a multidisciplinary team to ensure quality care. Ideal candidates will have experience working with at-risk youth and be knowledgeable in child protection protocols. The role is based in Cork, Ireland, contributing to a significant operational impact with a budget exceeding €1.02bn. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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 €1.02bn 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 The purpose of the post includes provision of a psychology service to young people who are placed in secure care under Special Care Orders due to concerns for their safety and wellbeing. The work also includes support to at-risk young people within Tusla Mid West, who are at high risk of harm within the community, including those who are at risk of placement in special care or detention. Psychology services are delivered as part of the ACTS multidisciplinary team structure based in Mid-West Region, Child and Family Agency, Tusla Building, St Joseph's Hospital, Mulgrave Street, Limerick, V94 159V The Senior Psychologist on the team is responsible for the organisation and delivery of the psychology service to the young people and their families in line with Tusla policies and within established professional standards, guidelines and policy. The Senior Psychologist also works as part of a national ACTS psychology department that includes all psychologists working nationally within ACTS teams. The department functions as a service and practice development forum for ACTS psychology services, under the management of the ACTS Principal Psychologist. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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 €1.02bn 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 Tusla Child and Family Agency is to enable children / young people to live with their own families wherever possible and to support parents where necessary in fulfilling that role. The Social Care Worker will provide care, protection, and support to vulnerable or dependent clients, individually or in groups, in conjunction with the wider multidisciplinary team and other relevant agencies. The primary aim is to provide intervention necessary to address the child / young person’s issues or the issues that are preventing them from living at home or in relative / foster care. S/he will ensure the welfare of those under his/her care and will act as an advocate as appropriate. Social Care Workers in a Residential setting work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide care to service users. Children / young people may be referred to a residential setting for a number of reasons by the Social Work department e.g. family breakdown / separation, history of neglect, sexual / physical abuse, addiction or mental health issues. Residential care aims to provide a therapeutic care placement to service users who most often present with emotional or behavioural difficulties and cannot live with their own families. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Tusla - Child and Family Agency is seeking a Chief Social Worker to lead the development and implementation of Barnahus in Ireland, managing oversight for the recruitment and retention of social workers and social care workers. This position is crucial for integrating services to child sexual abuse cases and involves significant collaboration with state agencies. The role will be based in Dublin, with final location details to be confirmed. Applicants may be considered for a secondment arrangement. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Chief Social Worker – Responsibilities The Tusla lead on the development and implementation of Barnahus in Ireland in collaboration with state agencies to provide an integrated and coordinated response to child sexual abuse. Oversight and development of supports for recruitment and retention of social workers and social care workers in the agency from the practice perspective in Tusla, including development and maintenance of the Empowering Practitioners in Practice Initiative supporting evidence‑based practice in Tusla. Oversight of the National Child Care Information System and the new Tusla Case Management System, including active liaison with Local Area Teams in each of the 17 Areas of Tusla. Engagement with staff and other Tusla services in the development of practice‑based initiatives that identify good practice and build practice in the agency to achieve this. Secondment arrangement may be considered for a successful candidate who is an existing public or civil servant, in line with the existing Secondment Policy of Tusla. The role will be based in the Dublin region, with a permanent location to be confirmed at CHI at Tallaght or Tusla. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Application Details In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permit. Please review the Eligibility and requirements for an employment permit if you are unsure of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy. Job Description Multiple locations TUSLA, Ballydowd Special Ca, Dublin 20, TUSLA, Crannóg Nua, Portrane, Co. Dublin, 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 €1.02bn 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. Sector Human health and social work activities Career Level Entry Level #J-18808-Ljbffr
A child and family support agency in Leinster is seeking entry-level staff to provide a safe, caring environment for young residents. The focus is on enabling children to live with their families or in suitable care. Responsibilities include supporting children in development and preparing them for independent living. This role is vital in managing interventions for those who cannot remain at home, and offers a unique opportunity to make a positive impact in the community. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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 Birth Information & Tracing and Adoption Counselling and Therapeutic Supports Further information is available on www.tusla.ie Main Duties and Responsibilities Manage and be accountable for resources (staff and budget) allocated to Workforce Learning and Development. Manage WLD staff assigned to their region and/or functional area. Manage elements of the WLD annual workplan as assigned and be accountable for delivery. Support Regional Chief Officers, Area Managers and their teams in responding to staff continuous and professional development needs. Work with other managers within the People and Change Directorate and other Directorates on the planning and implementation of Tusla’s People Strategy and initiatives aligned to Tusla’s Business and Corporate Plans. Co-ordinate inputs into national Workforce Development data collection from their region or assigned functional areas. Work with other professionals to ensure an effective interagency approach to Workforce Learning and Development. Contribute to the strategic planning function of Workforce Learning and Development. Manage the evaluation process of Workforce Learning and Development programmes in their region and/or assigned functional areas. Contribute to the accreditation process of national training modules. Manage specific Workforce Learning and Development projects. Manage the audit processes for Workforce Learning and Development in their region and/or assigned functional areas. Ensure the compliance of the regional Workforce Learning and Development service with all relevant National Finance Regulations. Manage quality assurance for Workforce Learning and Development in their region and/or assigned functional areas. Implement quality Workforce Learning and Development initiatives in collaboration with other stakeholders. Identify gaps in Workforce Learning and Development delivery in their region and/or assigned functional areas. Identify areas of practice which require research and development while contributing to the dissemination of good practice in collaboration with all stakeholders. Contribute to research in Workforce Development. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading child and family services organization in Dublin is seeking a professional to manage resources allocated to Workforce Learning and Development. You will oversee staff and ensure compliance with national standards while supporting professional development. The successful candidate should be proactive in identifying gaps and managing quality assurance initiatives. This role offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to the agency's personnel strategies. #J-18808-Ljbffr
The Child and Family Agency (Tusla) invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals for appointment as Independent Chairperson of the Multi‑Agency Special Care Committee (MASCC). This independent governance role involves chairing the national committee responsible for reviewing referrals and making recommendations regarding Special Care placements for children and young people in the care of Tusla. Special Care represents the most restrictive intervention within the child protection and welfare system. It involves the civil detention of a child or young person under the Child Care Act 1991 for their own welfare and protection. As this represents a significant restriction of liberty, decisions relating to Special Care must be robust, evidence‑based and compliant with legislation and children’s rights. The Independent Chairperson plays a key role in ensuring the fair, transparent and lawful operation of the MASCC. About Special Care Special Care forms part of the continuum of State care available to children and young people in Ireland. It provides a short‑term stabilising intervention in a secure therapeutic environment for young people whose behaviour places them at significant risk. Special Care placements are authorised through High Court Orders restricting a child or young person’s liberty and are therefore used only in exceptional circumstances. Special Care Units provide Higher staffing ratios Access to clinical and therapeutic supports The aim of Special Care is to stabilise and support the young person so they can safely transition to a less restrictive placement as soon as possible. There are currently three mixed‑gender Special Care Units operating nationally. The Multi‑Agency Special Care Committee (MASCC) The MASCC is the national forum responsible for reviewing referrals and making recommendations on whether a young person meets the statutory criteria for Special Care placement. The Committee brings together senior representatives from multiple statutory agencies to ensure decisions are informed by multidisciplinary expertise and a shared understanding of the complex needs of young people referred for Special Care. Membership includes Tusla Area Managers / Principal Social Workers representing the six Tusla regions Children’s Residential Services Director and Regional Area Manager Representative from Tusla Education Support Service (TESS) Representative from the Health Service Executive (HSE) ACTS representative (Assessment Consultation Therapy Service) Participation of agencies is governed by a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). #J-18808-Ljbffr
