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:The post holder will lead and be responsible for the effective delivery of a quality social work service for a defined functional area.