Workforce Training and Development Officer, Prevention, Partnership. and Family Support (PP&FS), TUSLA, Child and Family Agency.

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1 Workforce Training & Development Officer, Prevention, Partnership & Family Support, Child and Family Agency Job Specification & Terms and Conditions Job Title and Grade Workforce Training and Development Officer, Prevention, Partnership and Family Support (PP&FS), TUSLA, Child and Family Agency. (Grade VII, Grade Code 0582) Campaign Reference NRS1390 Closing Date 12noon on Monday 8 th December 2014 Proposed Interview Date (s) Taking up Appointment Details of Service Week commencing 19 th January 2015 A start date will be indicated at job offer stage. Posts are to commence immediately. On the 1st January 2014 TUSLA Child and Family Agency assumed service responsibility for the following range of services. - Child Welfare and Protection Services, including family support services; - Existing Family Support Agency responsibilities; - Existing National Educational Welfare Board responsibilities; - Pre-school Inspection Services; - Domestic, sexual and gender based violence services; and - Services related to the psychological welfare of children. Under the Child and Family Act, 2013, the Child and Family Agency is now the dedicated state agency responsible for improving wellbeing and outcomes for children. Workforce Development is integrated under the strategic area of Human Resources with strong links to the strategic areas of Policy and Strategy and Operations. Workforce Development is accountable for the efficient and effective operational delivery of training and development services for staff working within TUSLA. Atlantic Philanthropies (AP) have allocated a development grant to Tusla ( ) to support the implementation and mainstreaming of the Programme for Prevention, Partnership & Family Support. These 8 key posts are funded through the AP Development and NRS1390 Job Spec Page 1

2 Mainstreaming Programme and are of fixed duration. Each post will consist of a 3 year assignment to the AP Programme. Following completion of the programme appointees will then reassign to general duties in the role of Workforce Development. Location of Post There are 8 permanent vacancies in total which consists of 2 posts per each Regional Directorate Area. The initial assignments to the AP Project are for 3 years. Following this period appointees will be reassigned to general duties in Workforce Development. The posts are located as follows: West: 1 post located covering North Tipperary, Limerick, Clare and Galway. (location to be confirmed) West: 1 post covering Mayo, Roscommon, Sligo, Leitrim, West Cavan and Donegal (location to be confirmed) South: 1 post located in Cork covering Cork/ Kerry South: 1 post covering Wexford, Waterford, Carlow, Kilkenny, South Tipperary (location to be confirmed) Dublin Mid Leinster: 1 post located in Dublin South Central covering Dublin South Central, Dublin South East, Wicklow. Dublin Mid Leinster: 1 post covering Dublin South West/Kildare/West Wicklow and Midlands (location to be confirmed) Dublin North East: 1 post located in Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, covering the North Dublin geographical area. Dublin North East: 1 post located in Castleblaney covering Louth/ Meath/ Cavan/ Monaghan. Reporting Relationship Purpose of the Post Principal Duties and Responsibilities Regional Manager of Workforce Development, TUSLA, Child and Family Agency To provide training, coaching and mentoring to the intra-agency and inter-agency personnel, who will be required to develop and operate the local Child & Family Support Networks and to implement the Meitheal Model A National Practice Model for all Agencies working with Children, Young People and their Families. Work with Workforce Development Staff, Trained Trainers in Meitheal, Senior Managers for Prevention, Partnership & Family Support, the Regional Implementation Manager for PP&FS and Child and Family Support Network Coordinators to: Support implementation of the National Training Strategy (NTS) NRS1390 Job Spec Page 2

3 for Prevention, Partnership & Family Support. Develop 3 year Regional Training Plans, based on the NTS, for the approach to PP&FS and the Meitheal Model and inclusive of the training programme to be implemented as part of the PP&FS Development and Mainstreaming Programme funded by AP. Provide training, coaching and mentoring to the intra-agency and inter-agency personnel, who will be required to develop and operate the local Child & Family Support Networks and to implement the Meitheal Model. Ensure consistent and standardised approaches to training and implementation of the PP&FS programme and the Meitheal Model and all aspects of training associated with the PP&FS programme. Deliver Train the Trainers programmes in Meitheal and direct Meitheal training to TUSLA, Child and Family Agency staff and other relevant stakeholders. Carry out training needs analysis for Meitheal & the PP&FS programme. Assist their region in the commissioning, organisation and coordination of training events for all aspects of the programme for PP&FS, including participation, parenting support and commissioning and to work closely with the Regional Implementation Manager for PP&FS in this regard. Build capacity of Tusla staff, WD staff and other agency partners in consistent national implementation and mainstreaming of the PP&FS programme, including the Meitheal Model. Contribute to the accreditation and quality assurance process. Represent the agenda of PP&FS on relevant working groups as required. Contribute to the strategic planning function for the PP&FS work. Support continuous professional development strategies for staff working in TUSLA Review, evaluate and where required re-design training and development programmes in relation to PP&FS. Work with academic and professional bodies and other relevant stakeholders in relation to training and development as part of the PP&FS work. Participate in relevant project work in relation to PP&FS as required. Contribute to research and evaluation for the PP&FS programme Act as a source of technical advice in relation to the programme for PP&FS. Work with the PP&FS team in the region, including the Participation and Partnership Officers and the Regional Implementation Manager. Risk, Health & Safety The National Training and Development Officer for PP&FS will: Contribute to the development of policies, procedures, guidelines NRS1390 Job Spec Page 3

4 and safe professional practice in relation to PP&FS and adhere to relevant legislation, regulations and standards and ensure that staff comply with same The above Job Description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all the 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. Eligibility Criteria Candidates must possess on the latest date of receiving completed application forms for the office: A Quality and Qualifications Ireland Level 8 (or higher) major academic award (or equivalent qualification) in an education, health or social science area. Significant experience working in a Children and Families Service or other related service in the areas of social inclusion, social care, education etc, as relevant to this role. 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 Post Specific Requirements Other requirements specific to the post Skills, competencies and knowledge Age Age restrictions shall only apply to a candidate where he/she is not classified as a new entrant within the meaning of the Public Services Superannuation Act, 2004). A candidate who is not classified as a new entrant must be under 65 years of age. Demonstrate depth and breadth of experience in the area of education/ training and development, as relevant to this role. This experience should include needs analysis, design and development of training plans, training delivery, evaluation etc. Access to own transport as the post will involve travel. The successful candidate will demonstrate: Professional Knowledge and Skills: The core principles and values of the TUSLA Child and Family Agency. NRS1390 Job Spec Page 4

5 Relevant child protection and welfare legislation (if an appointee does not possess this knowledge at appointment stage, this will be gained through the induction period) Relevant knowledge of the suite of policy, strategy and guidance documents on PP&FS and the Meitheal National Practice Model. (if an appointee does not possess this knowledge at appointment stage, this will be gained through the induction period) Knowledge of relevant computer programmes e.g. Word; PowerPoint and Excel etc. Communication and Interpersonal Skills Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills. Presentation and facilitation skills to deliver complex information in understandable terms. Understanding of the key issues involved in managing the learning process in small and large group facilitation. Ability to give constructive feedback to encourage learning. Capacity to communicate effectively across a wide range of professionals and agencies. Ability to write reports. Ability to present effectively Team and Leadership Skills: Ability to build and maintain relationships across the team and in inter-agency and multi disciplinary environment. Leadership and initiative skills. Analysing Information and Problem Solving Ability to evaluate information from a number of sources, make effective decisions and problem solve in a timely manner. Planning and Organising Skills Ability to effectively plan, manage and coordinate resources and prioritise effectively and work to agreed timescales. Campaign Specific Selection Process Ranking/Shortlisting / Interview Commitment to providing a quality service The ability to promote and implement change for the good of the service including identifying areas for improvement. A ranking and or short-listing exercise may be carried out on the basis of information supplied in your application form. The criteria for ranking and or short-listing are based on the requirements of the post as outlined in the eligibility criteria and skills, competencies and/or knowledge section of this job specification. Therefore it is very important that you think about your experience in light of those requirements. Failure to include information regarding these requirements may result in you not being called forward to the next stage of the selection process. NRS1390 Job Spec Page 5

6 Those successful at the ranking stage of this process (where applied) will be placed on an order of merit and will be called to interview in bands depending on the service needs of the organisation. Those candidates who are invited to interview may be required to make a short presentation as part of the selection process. Full details of the selection process will be given at a later date. Code of Practice The National Recruitment Service on behalf of The Child and Family Agency, Tusla will run this campaign in compliance with the Code of Practice prepared by the Commission for Public Service Appointments (CPSA). The Code of Practice sets out how the core principles of probity, merit, equity and fairness might be applied on a principle basis. The Code also specifies the responsibilities placed on candidates, facilities for feedback to applicants on matters relating to their application when requested, and outlines procedures in relation to requests for a review of the recruitment and selection process and review in relation to allegations of a breach of the Code of Practice. Additional information on the HSE s review process is available in the document posted with each vacancy entitled Code of Practice, information for candidates. Codes of practice are published by the CPSA and are available on in the document posted with each vacancy entitled Code of Practice, information for candidates or on The reform programme outlined for the Health Services may impact on this role and as structures change the job description may be reviewed. This job description is a guide to the general range of duties assigned to the post holder. It is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive and is subject to periodic review with the employee concerned. NRS1390 Job Spec Page 6

7 Child & Family Agency Terms and Conditions of Employment Workforce Training and Development Officer, Child & Family Agency Tenure The appointments are whole-time, permanent and pensionable. The initial assignments to the AP Project are for 3 years. Following this period appointees will be reassigned to general duties in Workforce Development. Appointment as an employee of the Child & Family Agency/ Health Service Executive is governed by the Health Act 2004 and the Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointment) Act A panel will be formed from which current and future permanent or specified purpose vacancies of whole or part-time duration will be filled. Remuneration The Salary scale for the post is: 47, ,417 (11 point scale as of 01/07/2013) Working Week The standard working week applying to the post is: 37 hours Annual Leave The annual leave associated with the post is to be confirmed at job offer stage. Superannuation All pensionable staff become members of the pension scheme. Probation National Standards for Safer Better Healthcare Protection of Persons Every appointment of a person who is not already a permanent officer of the Child & Family Agency/ Health Service Executive or of a Local Authority shall be subject to a probationary period of 12 months as stipulated in the Department of Health Circular No.10/71. All Employees must have a working knowledge of HIQA Standards as they apply to the role. As this post is one of those designated under the Protection of Persons Reporting Child Abuse Act 1998, NRS1390 Job Spec Page 7

8 Reporting Child Abuse Act 1998 appointment to this post appoints one as a designated officer in accordance with Section 2 of the Act. You will remain a designated officer for the duration of your appointment to your current post or for the duration of your appointment to such other post as is included in the categories specified in the Ministerial Direction. You will receive full information on your responsibilities under the Act on appointment. NRS1390 Job Spec Page 8