CoAction West Cork provides quality services to support children and adults with an intellectual disability, and children with autism. This is achieved by helping each service user reach their full potential, working in partnership with their families and carers, within the community.

Psychology Assistant

(CoAction Adult Services)

Fixed Term 12 month Contract - 28 hours per week

Closing date: Friday, 23rd May 2025

CoAction West Cork are looking for a Psychology Assistant to cover the West Cork area. This is a fixed term part-time position.

 
Please note that a 12 month panel may be formed from these interviews from which future permanent, temporary, part-time or full-time vacancies may be recruited for.

Job Description

This job description indicates the main functions and responsibilities of the post and is subject to review and amendment in light of changing circumstances and may include other duties and responsibilities as may be determined from time to time by the Director of Services/CEO or designed Line Manager. You will be given as much notice as possible.

Responsible to:     Head of Psychology/Principal Psychologist

Base:    You will be providing comprehensive psychological services within the West Cork catchment area. Your base will be in West Cork.

Overall Purpose of Position:

The Assistant Psychologist will work as part of an interdisciplinary team under the direct supervision of the Head of Psychology/Principal Psychologist. It is expected that they will respect the principles and ethos of the organisation and adhere to the professional guidelines as laid down by the Psychological Society of Ireland. 

Main Responsibilities:

• To carry out a range of psychological assessments as required. 

• To complete psychological reports.  

• To liaise with clients and their families as appropriate with regard to assessments, outcomes, interventions and reviews. 

• To actively participate in relevant CoAction meetings e.g. psychology meetings, area meetings, person centred planning etc. as appropriate. 

• To provide or assist in the provision of training to staff and parents. 

• To work as part of the interdisciplinary team and to be involved in team assessments and team interventions. 

• To liaise with other professionals and organisations as appropriate and to represent the organisation at meetings, seminars, conferences, etc. 

• To keep records and submit reports as may be required by Head of Psychology/Principal Psychologist and or the Director of Adult Services. 

• To be proactive in the planning of supervision meetings and come prepared for these. 

• To take responsibility for ones own continued professional development in conjunction with the Head of Psychology/Principal Psychologist and or Director of Adult Services. 

• To keep up to date with best practice procedures and at all times to work within the parameters of the professional Code of Ethics as laid down by the Psychological Society of Ireland and also within the ethos of CoAction West Cork. 

 General Particulars:

• This is a 28 hour per week post

• Annual Leave – 25 days (pro rata)
  
  Remuneration:

• The remuneration for this post will be based on the salary for a Psychology Assistant.
  The current salary range for this position is: €30,623 pro rata

 Other Requirements:

• Each candidate must have their own means of transport and a full driving licence.

• If being processed for appointment, original documentation will be sought for: All qualification requirements for the post and any additional qualification(s) that you may be awarded marks for at interview. In the event that a number of years experience is required for a post, you will be requested to provide documentary evidence that you possess same. If you are the holder of a non-Irish qualification, please note that in order to be appointed, your qualifications must be verified by the Psychological Society of Ireland.

• Located in or able to travel to areas around West Cork.

CoAction West Cork unfortunately cannot be responsible for any expenses that candidates incur in connection with the validation of their qualifications.

Please note: We do not offer sponsorships/visas and only accept candidates who are based within the EU and are eligible to work in the Republic of Ireland.

For full position details and job description or for details on submitting an application please visit our website www.coaction.ie or you can email HRgen@coaction.ie

CoAction West Cork is an equal opportunity employer.