Tusla launches Social Work Awareness week in Tipperary

Tusla-Child and Family Agency celebrated the launch of Social Work Awareness Week 2024 in Tipperary. This week-long campaign celebrates the vital contributions social workers make every day in organisations and communities across Ireland and raises awareness of social work as a fulfilling career option.

Tusla hold talks and events throughout the year in Tipperary for families and carers, as well as providing child and family support networks in the county. 

Alongside this, the Agency announced it is opening its doors to employ more than 70 new social work apprentices for its 2025 Level 9 Master of Social Work apprenticeship programme. This innovative initiative, in partnership with University College Cork (UCC), combines academic study with full-time employment and hands-on experience, equipping apprentices to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families.

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Dr Caroline Cullen, Regional Chief Officer, Tusla Mid-West commented, “We greatly value our social workers and are wholeheartedly committed to supporting, enabling, and empowering them in their professional work. The Master of Social Work apprenticeship was advanced as part of our Tusla People Strategy to support recruitment and retention of staff and is a key pillar of the Tusla Integrated Reform Programme. It also highlights Tusla’s commitment to fostering diversity in the field of social work. By embracing diversity, we can ensure that our services are responsive and attuned to the varied needs of the communities we serve."

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