The Office of the Ombudsman for Children is seeking an investigator to assess complaints against public bodies, schools and voluntary hospitals. They will be expected to work closely with other members of the complaint and investigation team to ensure that a culture of child centeredness underpins the work of the Office.
The successful candidate will have an adequate aptitude for examining complaints, but also an understanding of the issues concerning the rights and welfare of children, the relevant legislative and administrative framework, the regulatory environment and the standards of administration required of public bodies in the area of children’s rights and welfare.
The Investigator will be expected to conduct impartial, independent and thorough examination of complaints about poor practice. They must be able to objectively analyse the matter raised by the child, or the adult representing the child, as well as responses/actions of the public body, identify the salient issues and reach a fair conclusion including, where appropriate, seeking appropriate redress. The Investigator must have the ability to manage casework in an effective and efficient manner, and be capable of producing written reports to a high standard in a timely manner.
Applications should be made online through www.publicjobs.ie using the online application form.
The closing date for applications is midnight on Thursday 16th October, 2014.
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