The Child and Family Agency was established on 1st January 2014 and is responsible for a range of statutory functions, including the 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 CountryThe 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 SupportsLocation of Post: Tusla South East Region.Location within the region is negotiable.Scope and Purpose of the PostWorking in line with nationally agreed frameworks and reporting arrangements, the Regional Chief Officer will have full responsibility and devolved accountability for the delivery of all specified Tusla services and functions within the Region. The Regional Chief Officer is responsible for providing governance, leadership and developing operational capacity to ensure the delivery of an integrated service that addresses the needs of local communities. The Regional Chief Officer fulfils the functions of the CEO and/or the National Director of Services and Integration within the Region, as delegated and is the most senior accountable officer in the Region.Applications are now invited from suitable, qualified people for this position.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) to Elaine McGrane, elaine.mcgrane@tusla.ie by 12:00 midday 18th August 2025.Further information is available on www.tusla.ie
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