Educational Welfare Officer - APPLICATION FORM
Name of Applicant ____________________________
Location Preference ____________________________
Requirements for application form
1. All application forms must be typed
2. All sections of the application form must be completed in full
3. Late applications will not be accepted under any circumstances
Candidates should note that the information they supply in the application form will play
a central part in the shortlisting process – answers may be continued on additional
sheets, as necessary. Additional sheets should be attached to this application form. The
Selection Committee’s decision to include you on the shortlist of candidates going
forward to stage 2 of the process may be determined based on the information you
supply at this stage. Anything you include may be discussed in more depth, should you
be called to interview.
Completed applications may be forwarded to:
Email: [email protected]
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 5pm Monday 16th February 2015
Receipt of completed application forms will be acknowledged.
Office Use Only:
Date Received:
Applic. No.:
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SURNAME:
FIRST NAMES:
ADDRESS:
PERMANENT ADDRESS: (if different)
TEL: PRIVATE:
MOBILE:
E-MAIL ADDRESS:
is it convenient to contact you at your
business number and e-mail address?
Yes
No
Are there any restrictions on your right to work in this country?
YES
Do you possess a clear Driving Licence?
NO
YES
NO
Is there any reason why the TUSLA should not employ you? YES
NO
I declare that the information provided herein is accurate and truthful.
Signed: _________________________ Date:________________________
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EDUCATION:
Third Level Education:
From
To
Name and address of
University/College etc
Degree/Qualification
Obtained
Principal & Subsidiary
subjects, together with
results of any examinations
(if known)
Name & address of
University/College
etc
M.A./Ph.D.,
Diploma etc
Subjects
Postgraduate Studies:
From
To
3
Third Level Research Projects Undertaken:
Primary / Secondary Education / Secretarial:
From
To
Name & Address of
School / College
Examinations Passed
/ Date
Subjects
Level
Grade
Membership of Professional Body/Bodies: State category of membership and date of election
Other Training: include information on any relevant part-time courses attended in the last five years
Course
Location
Date
Scholarships / Academic Distinctions / Publications:
Languages: In what languages, other than English, can you conduct business?
(It is desirable that new staff would be able to communicate in Irish as well as English)
Please state level of fluency
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Employment History: Please complete in reverse order, starting with your present job
Period
From
Mth/Yr
To
Mth/Yr
Employer’s Name
& Address &
Nature of Business
Job Title / Brief
Job Description &
Name of Person
Responsible To
Total Annual
Remuneration
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COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT
In the following section, you are asked to describe some of your personal achievements
to date that demonstrate certain skills and abilities which have been identified as
necessary for the position you’ve applied for. The skills and abilities are indicated in the
headings of questions 1 to 3 on the following pages.
You are asked to describe a situation from your experience which you consider is the
best example of what you have achieved which demonstrates or provides evidence of
the skill/ability outlined in the heading of each page. You should structure your answers
under the various sections on the page ensuring that you provide specific information
about what you have achieved.
Please try not to use the same example to illustrate your answer repeatedly.
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Candidates Name:
Teamwork and collaborating:
As an Educational Welfare Officer you will be required to work with colleagues in an ethos
of teamwork.
In the space below, please give an example of a situation which demonstrates you possess
these skills, providing information under the various headings below.
Outline the situation, task or problem:
What did you do to demonstrate the skills/ability required above?
What was the result or outcome of the situation described?
Extent of your influence on the outcome of this situation.
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Decision Making and Judgement
As an Educational Welfare Officer you will be required to assist in delivering TUSLA’s front
line service in a sensitive manage to parents, children and schools, making decisions and /
or consulting where appropriate.
In the space below, please give an example of a situation which demonstrates you possess
these skills, providing information under the various headings below.
Outline the situation, task or problem:
What did you do to demonstrate the skills/ability required above?
What was the result or outcome of the situation described?
Extent of your influence on the outcome of this situation
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Personal effectiveness and Initiative
As an Educational Welfare Officer, you will provide a prompt, efficient and personalised
service to parents, children and schools. This requires being committed to high levels of
personal effectiveness.
In the space below, please give an example of a situation which demonstrates you possess
these skills, providing information under the various headings below.
Outline the situation, task or problem:
What did you do to demonstrate the skills/ability required above?
What was the result or outcome of the situation described?
Extent of your influence on the outcome of this situation
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Planning, and creating the service for the future
As an Educational Welfare Officer, you will provide input to the strategic plans and develop
work plans that will ensure that objectives are achieved.
In the space below, please give an example of a situation which demonstrates you possess
these skills, providing information under the various headings below.
Outline the situation, task or problem:
What did you do to demonstrate the skills/ability required above?
What was the result or outcome of the situation described?
Extent of your influence on the outcome of this situation
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Networking and influencing:
As an Educational Welfare Officer you will be meeting with children, parents, schools and
others in an appropriate manner, seek to develop relationships in other organisations that
can assist TUSLA to achieve its goals.
In the space below, please give an example of a situation which demonstrates you possess
these skills, providing information under the various headings below.
Outline the situation, task or problem:
What did you do to demonstrate the skills/ability required above?
What was the result or outcome of the situation described?
Extent of your influence on the outcome of this situation
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Job Specific Expertise
As an Educational Welfare Officer, you will continually work on developing areas of
functional expertise.
In the space below, please give an example of a situation which demonstrates you possess
these skills, providing information under the various headings below.
Outline the situation, task or problem:
What did you do to demonstrate the skills/ability required above?
What was the result or outcome of the situation described?
Extent of your influence on the outcome of this situation
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Interpersonal Skills
In your role, you will encourage others to maintain positive relationships in the workplace.
In the space below, please give an example of a situation which demonstrates you possess
these skills, providing information under the various headings below.
Outline the situation, task or problem:
What did you do to demonstrate the skills/ability required above?
What was the result or outcome of the situation described?
Extent of your influence on the outcome of this situation
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Leadership:
In your role, you will be required to provide immediate leadership by modelling good
practice in working towards organisational objectives.
In the space below, please give an example of a situation which demonstrates you possess
these skills, providing information under the various headings below.
Outline the situation, task or problem:
What did you do to demonstrate the skills/ability required above?
What was the result or outcome of the situation described?
Extent of your influence on the outcome of this situation
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Complying with all relevant legislation, protocols, policies and procedures In your role, you will be required to adhere to all Tusla governance standards pertinent to
the role.
In the space below, please give an example of a situation which demonstrates you possess
these skills, providing information under the various headings below.
Outline the situation, task or problem:
What did you do to demonstrate the skills/ability required above?
What was the result or outcome of the situation described?
Extent of your influence on the outcome of this situation
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Delivering a high quality service
In your role as Educational Welfare Officer, you will be required to maintain the quality of
your own work.
In the space below, please give an example of a situation which demonstrates you possess
these skills, providing information under the various headings below.
Outline the situation, task or problem:
What did you do to demonstrate the skills/ability required above?
What was the result or outcome of the situation described?
Extent of your influence on the outcome of this situation
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Person Focussed:
In your role as Educational Welfare Officer, you will be required to maintain work to
develop a service focussed on excellent service delivery to both internal and external clients
/ customers of Tusla.
In the space below, please give an example of a situation which demonstrates you possess
these skills, providing information under the various headings below.
Outline the situation, task or problem:
What did you do to demonstrate the skills/ability required above?
What was the result or outcome of the situation described?
Extent of your influence on the outcome of this situation
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Please highlight any other achievements or experience relevant to the job applied for:
References:
I give my permission to Tusla, Child and Family Agency to contact my present and all
former employers who can comment on my work experience and work ability and skills.
Referees
Name /Relationship
Organisation
Contact Details
Tusla, Child and Family Agency is an equal opportunities employer
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