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At Barnardos we seek to ensure that we have the best people working with us to support our work with children and families. The benefits of working with Barnardos are designed to promote continual professional development and a work-life balance for the most rewarding working experience. A Guardian ad Litem allows children to have their voices heard in certain types of legal proceedings, and makes an independent assessment of the child's interests. Barnardos runs the state's longest established service, and we are leaders in setting high practice standards. In 2023, we supported 33 contracted practitioners in their work with 788 children from 483 families across the country. In 2018, Barnardos was informed of the State's intention to establish a national Guardian ad Litem service under the auspices of the Department of Children. Since then, Barnardos has continued to deliver the Guardian ad Litem service during a time of uncertainty and change, as the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY) progresses the establishment of the National GAL Service. A key part of the Practice Manager's role will be contributing to the management of the service in a period of continued uncertainly and change, and to support the transition of the work to the Department. The timeline for this has been and continues to be repeatedly delayed. Current indications suggest a minimum 2-year timeframe for it to occur. Job Description Post: Practice Manager Location: Christchurch Square, Dublin City or Meade Street, Cork City, hybrid, national travel required Responsible to: Assistant Director- Guardian ad Litem Service Works with: Guardians ad Litem Team and other Internal and external stakeholders As a member of the Guardian ad Litem Management team, the requirement is to assist with delivery of Guardian ad Litem services to children with a primary focus on the supervision and training of GALs; and the revision, implementation and review of practice documentation and standards. Along with assisting with preparation for a smooth GAL service transition in the context of the National Children's Office review. With a view to future reform: Work as part of management team to ensure: The successful candidate must demonstrate competency in the following areas: or
Barnardos has been providing Guardian ad Litem (GAL) services in Ireland for more than 25 years.Job purpose
Core Job Requirements
Management
Supervision
Development of the Service
Training and continuing professional development
Stakeholder feedback – comments, compliments and complaints.
Organisational
Operational
Requirements of all Barnardos staff
Note: This Job Description will be reviewed and updated in line with the needs of the work.Personal Attributes
Core Skills
Knowledge & Experience
Qualification
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