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 €1.2 billion 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
Purpose of role:
The Area Manager - Networks will:
* Be accountable for the overall management and delivery of relevant Tusla Services in the Network Area in line with Tusla Local Integrated Service Delivery Model.
* Ensure integration with other Tusla National Services in line with agreed operating model.
* Be a member of the Regional Management Team, and work in partnership with other Area Managers in the Region, and wider management team, to ensure high quality service delivery across the Region, in line with Tusla’s Business and Corporate Plan, national and regional performance targets, and standards.
* As part of the Regional Management Team, lead on practice, structural and cultural reform as part of Tusla’s Integrated Reform Programme.
* Have oversight of the development and implementation of an evidence informed commissioning plan for the network in line with national operating model.
* Contribute to, lead and influence regional and national initiatives and projects, as may be agreed with the relevant Regional Chief Officer.
* Engage and collaborate with key external stakeholders to promote inter-agency collaboration and promote joint working.
* Ensure compliance with relevant financial, statutory, regulatory and legislative regulations and requirements.
* Ensure that Tusla services and partners are working together to make the lives of children and families better.
Location of post:
There are currently 8 posts available across the Tusla Regions:
* West Dublin / North Kildare – Celbridge location or as agreed upon appointment
* Dublin North West – Blanchardstown location or as agreed upon appointment
* Waterford / South Kilkenny – Cork Road, Waterford or as agreed upon appointment
* Wicklow – Knockrobin or as agreed upon appointment
* Cork City and County East – Cork City or as agreed upon appointment
* Cork City and County South / West – St Finbarrs Hospital or as agreed upon appointment
* Laois / Offaly – Tullamore or Portlaoise or as agreed upon appointment
How to apply:
Applications are invited by CV, together with a personal statement clearly stating suitability for the role as linked to the stated competencies (250 words max in total) to elaine.mcgrane@tusla.ie by 5:00pm Thursday 10th April.
Within your Personal Statement please also confirm which Network you are most interested in applying for.
Closing date for Applications: 5:00pm Thursday 10th April.
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Other
Industries
Civic and Social Organizations
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