Tusla is committed to a vision of families and communities that are empowered to keep children safe and nurtured. We are dedicated to working in partnership with children, families and communities to ensure that children are supported, protected, and connected to people who can safeguard and promote their wellbeing. 

Tusla is growing to deliver on this vision. We are working to ensure that our staff and leaders are supported and empowered to continuously learn and improve so that children, families and communities across Ireland will benefit from our service.

Tusla is looking for people who embody our values and behaviours of trust, kindness, respect, and empowerment. Together we want to build an organisation that is honest, truthful and responsible; that shows care and compassion; that treats people with dignity and fairness; and an organisation that is willing to go the extra mile to help someone achieve their best.

If you would like to join us on this journey and make a difference in the lives of children, families and communities across Ireland please follow the steps below to apply for our return to practice/recognition of international qualifications programme. 

  Social Work Applicants with International Qualifications

If you are applying to register for the first time in the Republic of Ireland with an international qualification, you will be required to have your qualification assessed to determine that it meets the standards of proficiency for registration. Further information can be found on the recognition process here.

  Apply to CORU for Recognition of International Qualifications:

                                                                   

 

What we Offer

	Interview preparation support and flexible online interview processes Tusla sponsorship and process of necessary Work permit (Skilled occupation list) where appropriate Competitive Relocation Package where relevant and vouched Support with CORU registration process and Periods of Adaptation (POA) where required for registration Pastoral care – support with bank account, PPS, accommodation support etc On commencement of Tusla employment: Induction, buddy system, additional training to support the role of an Irish social worker Profession Based Learning Protected Caseload – your caseload will only grow as your experience grows Transfer Options to other counties throughout Ireland After 2 years, you can apply for a career break for 1 year with an option to return to Tusla Paid Maternity Leave Family Friendly Working Policies Health Services Credit Union Flu Vaccinations at work Cycle to Work Tax Saver Commuter Schemes Tusla Health, Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programme
		Employee Assistance and Counselling Service Occupational Health Service Health Promotion Wellbeing Ambassadors Health & Wellbeing Bulletins Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Health Benefits Portal

The rolling campaign is over 365 days a year, and interviews are ongoing. So, if you are a professionally qualified social worker who wants to return to social work practice or who has qualified in a different country outside Ireland, simply follow the steps below…
 

Application Process

                              

Step 2

Once you have followed Step 1 above, and obtained a decision from CORU, click below to apply to Tusla for one of our positions: