Senior Psychologist - Children’s Disability Network Team (Fixed-Term Contract) (SC24-101)

Stewarts Care Ltd; Lucan; On-site; EUR 98,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading voluntary organization in Dublin seeks a Senior Psychologist for a fixed-term role to support children with disabilities. Candidates must have significant experience and qualifications in psychology, with a focus on collaboration in an interdisciplinary team. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package and a competitive salary aligned with sector standards.

Benefits

Public sector pay & pension

Sick pay scheme

Education and CPD support

Enhanced parental leave benefits

Free online GP access

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years post-graduate experience in professional psychology.
• Experience working with children with disabilities is essential.
• Understanding of family-centered practice.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the interdisciplinary team providing services to children.
• Collaborate with MDT colleagues.
• Ensure a high standard of suitability for discharge of duties.

Skills

Working with children with disabilities

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Competence in psychology

Education

University degree in Psychology (QQI level 8)

Irish post‑graduate professional psychology qualification

Job description

Senior Psychologist - Children’s Disability Network Team (Fixed-Term Contract) (SC24-101)

Stewarts Care

Reference: 470591

Speciality / Area of expertise: Psychology

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.
• Have an Irish post‑graduate professional psychology qualification accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland in Clinical, Counselling, or Educational Psychology.
• 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 centered 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: [phone] / Email: [e-mail]

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 [e-mail] in confidence.

For complete details view the full job description in the Additional Information section below.

Type of Position: Temporary

Work Pattern: Full Time

Additional Information

• SC24-101 - Senior Psychologist – Children’s Disability Network Team 5 Fixed Term - Candidate Brief.docx

Location: Rossecourt, Lucan

Country: Ireland

Stewarts Care is an Equal Opportunities Employer.