Assistant Psychologist
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland · Contract
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- Experience
- Any
- Salary
- EUR 31,424 – EUR 31,424 / year
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 1 day ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Education
- Level 8 honours degree in Psychology
- Eligibility
- Applicants who hold the required Psychology qualification and can demonstrate experience with children, families, and team-based work are eligible. Candidates must also have their own transport and a full driving licence.
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- Required to apply
Where you'll work
Job description
Role overview
Enable Ireland is looking for a Psychology Assistant to join its CHO 7 CDNT 2 Ballyboden team. The organisation supports children and adults with disabilities across Ireland and promotes inclusion, fairness, respect, and equal opportunity in the workplace.
Contract details
- Fixed-term assignment for 12 months.
- Working pattern: 35 hours per week, equivalent to 1.0 WTE.
- Location: Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland.
About the post
The successful applicant will support the delivery of psychology services for children using intervention services, as appropriate.
Key duties
A full duty list is provided in the job description. The role centres on assisting psychology service delivery within the team and working with children and families in a multidisciplinary setting.
Essential requirements
- A Level 8 honours degree in Psychology from a recognised and validated university.
- Prior experience working with children and their families.
- Experience contributing as part of a team.
- Access to your own transport and a full driving licence.
Preferred criteria
- Any relevant postgraduate training connected to child disability services.
- Understanding of the characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Pay and leave
The salary scale is €31,424 per annum, pro rata, with salary progression subject to long service increments (LSIs). Annual leave is 30 days pro rata per year, reduced proportionately if service is under 12 months.
Benefits
- Access to internal and external training.
- Generous leave allowance.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Long-service reward scheme.
- Paid maternity leave adjustment.
- Paid adoptive leave adjustment.
- Paid paternity leave adjustment.
- Wellbeing support.
- Pension benefits.
Application process
Applicants must complete the online application form and download the job description and person specification for guidance. CVs will not be accepted. Applications close on Tuesday 30 June 2026 at 12:00 pm.
Additional information
- A panel may be created from this recruitment process and may be used to fill similar vacancies that arise within the following 12 months.
- References will be checked, and Garda vetting or police clearance may be required where relevant.
- No individual feedback will be provided to applicants who are not shortlisted because of the high number of applications.
- Applications are welcome from suitably qualified people from all parts of the community.
- The employer may amend the published details before an appointment is made.
- Hiring and application data will be handled in line with the employer’s privacy notices and retention policy, including sharing interview data with any virtual interview provider and the interview panel where applicable.