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 WelfareParenting, Family Support and Early Help ServicesAlternative CareBirth Information & Tracing and AdoptionTusla Education Support Services (TESS)Children's Service RegulationCounselling and Therapeutic SupportsFurther information is available on Purpose of role:To directly support the Chief Executive Officer in fulfilling their delegated functions.To work as part of the team in Office of the Chief Executive Office, supporting system wide performance improvement, compliance with legislation and regulation and promoting a value-based culture.To line Manage relevant staff within the Office of the Chief Executive Officer