**Only fully completed application forms will be accepted, we do not accept CVs** Candidates must have at the latest date of application: 1.Professional Qualifications, Experience, Etc (a)Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition:
(i) Possess the National Diploma in Childcare awarded by awarded
by Quality & Qualifications Ireland, (QQI) (Dearbhu Cáiliochta
agus Cáiliochtai Éireann) (formerly HETAC)/DIT.
Or (ii) Possess the National Diploma in Applied Social Care Studies
awarded by awarded by Quality & Qualifications Ireland, (QQI)
(Dearbhu Cáiliochta agus Cáiliochtai Éireann)/DIT.
Or (iii) Possess the Diploma in Social Care awarded by Quality & Qualifications Ireland, (QQI) (Dearbhu Cáiliochta agus Cáiliochtai Éireann) (formerly HETAC)//DIT.
Or (iv) Possess the Diploma in Applied Social Studies/Social Care from DIT.
Or (v) Possess a BA (Ord) in Social Care Practice (Level 7 on the QQI framework).
Or (vi) Possess Open Training College National Diploma in Applied Social Studies (Disability).
Or (vii) Possess an equivalent qualification
And (b) Candidates must have 3 years experience of working with children and young people in crisis
And (c)Candidates must have a suitable standard of professional attainments.
And (d)Candidates must have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and management ability for the proper discharge of the duties of the office).