About Us
Stewarts Care is a long-established voluntary organisation, funded by the HSE under Section 38. We support people with intellectual disabilities through residential care, day services, independent living, job advocacy, and vocational training.
Purpose of the Post
Reporting to Childrens Disability Network Manager, the Senior Psychologist will, on a Temporary, Wholetime contract, work as a member of the interdisciplinary team in collaboration with MDT colleagues providing services to children from 0-18 years and families who are accessing the Children's Disability Network Team.
Experience and Qualifications
Essential:
· Have a university degree or diploma (QQ1 level 8 equivalent) obtained with 1st or 2nd class honours in which Psychology was taken as a major subject and honours obtained in that subject.
And:
· Have an Irish post-graduate professional psychology qualification accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland in Clinical, Counselling, or Educational Psychology.
Or:
· An equivalent qualification from another jurisdiction validated by the Department of Health. Application for this post must be inclusive of letter of validation.
Applicants must have at least five years satisfactory post-graduate experience in the area of professional psychology, no more than three years of which was spent in gaining the postgraduate professional qualification and no less than two years full-time spent in post-qualification experience as a professional psychologist. Years in excess of the permitted three years for completion of the post-graduate training or time not worked will not be taken into consideration when assessing the five years’ experience requirement.
Demonstrate competence in the area of working with children with disabilities.
Demonstrate an understanding of interdisciplinary working, family centred practice and a high standard of suitability for the proper discharge of the office.
Benefits and Perks
· Financial: Public sector pay & pension, sick pay scheme, VHI group insurance scheme, Hospital Saturday Fund, Health Services Credit Union.
· Career Development: Education and CPD support, opportunities for development and progression.
· Family & Lifestyle: Enhanced parental leave benefits, Cycle to Work scheme.
· Health & Wellbeing: Free online GP, Employee Assistance Programme, discounted onsite leisure centre (gym and pool), subsidised onsite canteen.
Note: Certain benefits are available following successful completion of the probation period.
Salary
In line with the Department of Health consolidated pay scales, the current salary scale is Psychologist, Senior; €98,503 – €115,784 per annum (including LSI).
Reference
SC24-10
Informal enquiries are welcome and may be directed to Claire Donnelly, Childrens Disability Network Manager
Tel: 01 4647740 / Email: claire.donnelly@stewartscare.ie
Stewarts Care is an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity and inclusion.
Applicants who require assistance or reasonable accommodations at any stage of the application or interview process may contact recruitment@stewartscare.ie in confidence.
For complete details view the full job description in the Additional Information section below.
