Tusla is seeking apprentices for attractive careers in social work

Child and family agency has 70 apprentice roles; it also has permanent roles with salaries of up to €69,540 and 29 days of annual leave

Kate Duggan, CEO of Tusla, Ger Brophy, chief social worker with Tusla, and Rosarii Mannion, national director of people and change at Tusla —  Child and Family Agency, who are seeking to employ more than 70 new social work apprentices for its 2025 Level 9 Master of Social Work apprenticeship programme. Photo: Patrick Browne

Child and family agency Tusla could double the number of social work apprenticeships it offers, such is the demand for services.

Tusla is inviting people to apply for the more than 70 new social work apprentices available for its fully funded ‘earn while you learn’ 2025 Level 9 Master of Social Work apprenticeship programme. This is the second year Tusla is inviting people to apply.