University Of Dublin Trinity College School Of Social Work & Social Policy Postgraduate Diploma In Child Protection And Welfare (With Msc Option)

This national, multi-disciplinary, in-service course is sponsored by the Department of Health and Children and the Health Service Executive. The course is aimed at experienced, professionally qualified personnel who carry regular responsibility in relation to management/training/service delivery in child protection and welfare services under the Child Care Act 1991, the Children Act 2001 and related legislation. These include service managers and supervisory/main grade professionals (social workers, public health nurses, psychologists, doctors, Gardai, child care workers, speech and language therapists, teachers, youth and project workers, etc.).

Applicants must have a degree or equivalent professional qualification. In addition, a minimum of three years’ professional experience working with some aspect of child protection and welfare is required. Students are normally funded by their employers but self-funding applicants will also be considered. The course runs for nine separate weeks spread over the academic year and is examined by work related assignments. Full attendance at College is compulsory.

Closing date for applications: Friday 7th May, 2010

Enquiries to Kaukab Fatima, Executive Officer, Postgraduate Diploma in Child Protection and Welfare, School of Social Work & Social Policy, Room 3063, Arts Building, Trinity College, Dublin 2, Tel: 01-8963593, Email fatimak@tcd.ie or to Dr. Helen Buckley, Tel: 01 8962065, Email hbuckley@tcd.ie

To apply for the course please use the following link: www.tcd.ie/Graduate_Studies Course Selection Interview Date: Thursday 27th May, 2010 http://www.socialwork-socialpolicy.tcd.ie