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About Us: Local Homecare Services Ltd. is a leading provider of compassionate and professional homecare services throughout County Kerry. Our mission is to support individuals in living independently and comfortably in their own homes. We are dedicated to providing the highest standard of care and building strong, trusting relationships with our clients and their families. The Role: We are currently seeking dedicated and compassionate Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) to join our growing team in Tralee, Dingle, Killarney, Listowel, Castleisland. As a Healthcare Assistant, you will play a vital role in our clients' lives, providing essential support with daily living activities. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in your community and help individuals maintain their independence. The Financial Package (Fully Qualified Rates): We value your time, especially during unsocial hours. Next Steps: Click Apply Now. We review applications daily and will call you within 24 hours for a quick chat.
Kerry Social Farming Alterenative Respite Programme Leader
SOUTH KERRY DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP CLG Wishes to recruit KERRY SOCIAL FARMING ALTERNATIVE RESPITE PROGRAMME LEADER The Kerry Social Farming Alternative Respite programme will consist of a broad range of structured, non-residential activities designed to support people with disabilities and provide additional day time or evening alternative respite opportunities for their families depending on the activities organised. The programme will make use of local resources, farms, and community venues to create welcoming, inclusive, and enjoyable spaces for social farming participants, host farmers, and people with disabilities. Activities will be community-based and accessible, ensuring participants can engage meaningfully in a supportive environment. This initiative will build on the strong links, partnerships, and networks developed over time by Kerry Social Farming. It will draw on the experience, knowledge, and strengths established since Kerry Social Farming was first introduced in 2013, ensuring a high-quality, well-managed, and sustainable alternative respite service. This alternative respite will give people on the KSF waiting list an opportunity to see farming and farming business in operation. It will also allow them to engage with the current Social Farming participants and host farmers. REQUIREMENTS: • Prior experience of working with individuals with a disability or previous social care experience. • Experience of developing and implementing respite activities for groups of people with disabilities in Co. Kerry. • Experience of developing and implementing Person Centre Plan (PCP) for people with disabilities. • A relevant third level qualification in social care, social sciences, disability studies, occupational therapy or related field, or equivalent years of professional experience. • Understanding of issues around disability and social care needs. • Understanding of Kerry Social Farming project. • Knowledge of New Directions. • Knowledge of agriculture/general farm work and experience in dealing with farmers. • Knowledge and experience of working with community groups. • An understanding of community rural development principles. • Ability to coordinate logistics and manage multiple tasks efficiently. • Excellent communication & inter-personal skills. • Computer literacy and excellent report writing skills. • Full clean driving licence with access to own transport. The position is full-time (37.5 hours per week) and will be based at one of the SKDP Offices in Cahersiveen, Killorglin, Killarney or Kenmare with a fixed-term contract for a period of 12 months. Salary scale for the position is €32,182 to €44,931 per annum for a 37.5 hour week. To apply, please complete the Application Form which may be downloaded from SKDP Vacancies https://skdp.ie/skdp-vacancies/ Only typed applications received by email and on the official application form will be accepted – CV’s will not be considered. Closing Date : Not later than 5pm on Friday, 22nd May 2026 South Kerry Development Partnership CLG is an equal opportunities employer which welcomes applications from any individuals with the relevant skills and abilities to help make its diverse workforce more effective.
Mystery Shoppers
Mystery Shoppers - Required Nationwide! Looking to earn an extra income? Would you like to earn cash while you shop? Customer Perceptions are recruiting Mystery Shoppers across Ireland. Flexible working hours are available to suit your needs. All you need is: ✅ Good observational skills ✅ The ability to recognise outstanding customer service ✅ A strong grasp of written and spoken English Click Apply Now to submit your application today! Don't have a current CV? No worries - Just click Apply Now and upload your letter of introduction through the cv section OR Click HERE to view the JobAlert.ie CV templates section and build your CV today! 🛑 IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE WITHIN 4 WORKING DAYS OF SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION PLEASE DOUBLE-CHECK YOUR SPAM OR JUNK FOLDER 🛑
HGV (Class 1) Drivers
We're Hiring!! Growmoor Horticulture are looking for HGV (Class 1) Drivers for immediate starts in the following areas: Tyrone , Armagh, Dublin, Galway, Cavan , Monaghan, Longford, Dundalk and Carlow These are permanent positions Monday - Friday Walking floor/Bulk Tipper / Curtainsider collections & deliveries throughout NI & ROI. The candidates must have a valid UK driving license and have obtained CPC accreditation. Please contact Brian on 02838852346 for further information. Company: Growmoor Horticulture, 207 Derrylee Road, Dungannon, BT71 6NY Essential Requirements to apply: • Must be over 23 years old with Full CPC • 3 years’ experience • Full HGV Class 1 Drivers Licence (must be clean) • Digital Tachograph Card ( must be in date ) • Good Work Ethic and positive mind set Please click the APPLY NOW button to upload your CV Company Website: https://www.bettergrowing.com/
Hospital Kitchen Porter
Broadline Group are looking for Hospital Kitchen Porters Suitable candidate must have 1 year relevant work experience in a healthcare, contract catering or high volume hospitality environment and be able to provide work references covering 5 years employment history We have ongoing work in hospitals and nursing homes throughout in Munster and surrounding areas. The successful candidates will be required to join a friendly and motivated Kitchen Team. Excellent opportunity to work in some of the largest Healthcare settings throughout Kerry. Requirements: · Must have at least one year experience working in a Hospital / Nursing Kitchen setting or come from a high volume catering commercial background · Excellent English both written and verbal. · Ability to adapt to working in new Healthcare Kitchen environment · Must have three working references cover five years of work experience. · Valid work permits to work full time in Ireland with no restrictions. · Must be flexible with working hours. · Candidates should have a positive and committed approach to your work. Responsibilities: · Working on the main wash up area and heavy-duty pot wash · General day to day cleaning of the kitchen · Helping the chefs with daily tasks. · Goods in and goods out · Stock control and stock rotation · Deep cleaning procedure weekly · To ensure the highest level of cleanliness is followed throughout the day. · Cleaning all Crockery and cutlery. · Ensuring all food preparation areas are always clean and tidy. · Working as part of the Kitchen team and following instructions from management · Following all HACCP procedures. · Ability to work efficiently and keep calm, under pressure. · To ensure that health and safety regulations are always adhered to. We offer. · Full uniform and id badge provided. · HACCP level 2 & Manual handling training · Day time hours. · Experience in working in different healthcare Kitchens · Garda Vetting valid for two years. · HSEland Training · Day time hours. · Excellent rates of pay in accordance with the HSE Salary Scale. · Weekday work with premium pay on Sundays. If you have the above requirements and skill set, please contact us today to start the recruitment process to work in healthcare.
Consultant General Adult Psychiatrist Mental Health Services
Standard Duties and responsibilities a) To participate in development of and undertake all duties and functions pertinent to the Consultant’s area of competence, as set out within the Clinical Directorate Service Plan and in line with policies as specified by the Employer. b) To ensure that duties and functions are undertaken in a manner that minimises delays for patients and possible disruption of services. c) To work within the framework of the hospital / agency’s service plan and/or levels of service (volume, types etc.) as determined by the Employer. Service planning for individual clinical services will be progressed through the Clinical Directorate structure or other arrangements as apply. d) To co-operate with the expeditious implementation of the Disciplinary Procedure (attached at Appendix II). e) To formally review the execution of the Clinical Directorate Service Plan with the Clinical Director / Employer periodically. The Clinical Directorate Service Plan shall be reviewed periodically at the request of the Consultant or Clinical Director / Employer. The Consultant may initially seek internal review of the determinations of the Clinical Director regarding the Service Plan. f) To participate in the development and operation of the Clinical Directorate structure and in such management or representative structures as are in place or being developed. The Consultant shall receive training and support to enable him/her to participate fully in such structures. g) To provide, as appropriate, consultation in the Consultant’s area of designated expertise in respect of patients of other Consultants at their request. h) To ensure in consultation with the Clinical Director that appropriate medical cover is available at all times having due regard to the implementation of the European Working Time Directive as it relates to doctors in training. i) To supervise and be responsible for diagnosis, treatment and care provided by non-Consultant Hospital Doctors (NCHDs) treating patients under the Consultant’s care. j) To participate as a right and obligation in selection processes for non-Consultant Hospital Doctors and other staff as appropriate. The Employer will provide training as required. The Employer shall ensure that a Consultant representative of the relevant specialty / sub-specialty is involved in the selection process. k) To participate in clinical audit and proactive risk management and facilitate production of all data/information required for same in accordance with regulatory, statutory and corporate policies and procedures. l) To participate in and facilitate production of all data/information required to validate delivery of duties and functions and inform planning and management of service delivery. m) To carry out teaching as appropriate. Clinical : · To practice as a Consultant Psychiatrist in Cork Mental Health Services under the Public Only Consultant Contract 2023. · To be responsible for the care and treatment of patients in his/her clinical charge and to ensure mechanisms for the co-ordination of the care with the multidisciplinary team and between the team and other health and social care agencies are established and maintained. · To ensure that the service will be community orientated, with treatment provided in the main range of community facilities available, and within the level of resources allocated. To provide a service with the multidisciplinary team for patients referred for specialist treatment encompassing comprehensive programmes of care to include where necessary family support and advice. To lead and engage in the provision of a range of community based assessment and treatment programmes including, out-patients clinics, day hospital services, community services, residential centres, and any service deemed necessary in the future in line with evidenced based practice and National Clinical Programme for Dual Diagnosis · To provide a diagnostic treatment or consultation service as may be appropriate for or in respect of patients for whom the HSE is obliged under any enactment to provide. To develop and provide special clinics and associated services for identified patients. · To keep such records as may be required from time to time by the HSE. · To examine, assess, report and provide advice on every person referred to him/her. · To furnish on request to any registered Medical Practitioner authorized by the HSE or the Minister, the clinical details regarding any person who is or who has been under his/her care, on production of the written consent of the person or the written consent of the person’s representative or next of kin. Whenever the Minister is of the opinion, however, that it would not be in the interests of the common good to seek such consent and he/she certifies accordingly, the Officer shall furnish all required information to a Registered Medical Practitioner authorised by the Minister. Where, however, the Officer is of the opinion that the nature of the case is such that he/she should inform the patient of the requirement of the Minister, he/she then shall be at liberty to do so. It is not however intended that this requirement will operate in a manner, which would detract from the patient’s character or reputation. · To issue, or arrange for the issue of, to or in respect of any patient under his /her care in the hospital or referred to him /her at a clinic and without payment by or on behalf of the HSE, any certificate which might reasonably be required by such patient regard to the state of his/ her health in connection with his /her normal employment, his/ her entitlement to benefit under the scheme of social insurance or assistance. · To supervise and be responsible for the clinical work and record keeping of Non-Consultant Hospital Doctors and as appropriate other staff and to instruct them in the proper performance of their duties. · To ensure that adequate supplies of such drugs, medicines, medical and surgical appliances as he/she considers necessary, will be available in his/her department of the hospital and to report to the HSE, arrangements for the custody of dangerous drugs etc., which he/she considers to be unsatisfactory. · To be responsible, under the Executive Clinical Director/Clinical Director, for the general management and running of hospital and community based departments or of such other psychiatric services operated by the HSE as may be assigned to him/her and to attend and be responsible for the care and treatment of patients concerned in such assignment. · To take a special interest in and be responsible, under the person in charge, for the general organisation of such aspects of the Mental Health Services of the HSE as may be assigned to him/her. · To be responsible for the maintenance of appropriate liaison arrangements between his/her department in the hospital or community services and the patients normal medical attendant. · To participate in a system of professional practice review to support the maintenance of service quality and standards. To actively participate in and promote continuing education and review activities consistent with the position, and maintain a programme of continuing professional development applicable to the responsibilities of the post. To establish and develop multidisciplinary risk management/audit and review committees within the allocated area of responsibility and/or as requested by the management of the psychiatric services. Organisational/Operational: · To work with the Executive Clinical Director/Clinical Director and Supporting structures, Head of Mental Health Services, Hospital Managers, Area Director of Nursing, Medical and Surgical Staff of the hospital/community services in all matters appertaining to their general efficiency. · To participate in structured arrangements for the determination of resource provision and utilisation, service planning and evaluation and performance review appropriate to Cork Mental Health Services. · To participate in the on-call rota as required. To deputise and supply cross-cover as appropriate for his/her colleagues in the event of service exigencies in agreement with the Executive Clinical Director/Clinical Director and management of the service. · To reside convenient to Cork Mental Health Services or at such place as may be approved by the Head of Mental Health Services, HSE South West. · To agree with his/her Executive Clinical Director/Clinical Director, the consultant colleagues to assume clinical responsibility for his/her patients during his/her absence and document same. He/she shall agree with the Executive Clinical Director/Clinical Director, prior to taking leave, which members of medical staff will be on-call and available during that time. · To undertake referral meetings, case reviews as required. · To write letters and communications to General Practitioners and other professionals as required. · To participate in various medical staff meetings within the HSE as necessary. · To provide lectures/training as appropriate and as required in the Hospital and Clinical Service areas for medical, nursing and other staff or students. · To perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances on consultation with senior and junior colleagues. · To assist in the development of best practice protocols in line with emerging research and best practice. · To participate in activities such as Clinical Practice; Risk Management; Health and Safety; Financial; Administration and HR. · To provide advice, support and consultancy in a variety of settings to minimise risk. · To participate in regular Audit and Quality Assurance programmes to improve and maintain the high standards of service. · To participate in clinical audit, clinical governance and strategic planning. · To contribute to or conduct research in clinical or service areas, in accordance with approved policies, pertinent to the service and their own relevant experience. · To comply with reporting requirements and system developments e.g. Mental Health Commission etc and to provide data/activity as required for performance monitoring processes in the HSE South West. · To ensure compliance with all HSE National and Local policies and procedures. · To notify the appropriate officer of any case of infectious or suspected infectious disease in his/her Department and to furnish such particulars as may be required in each case and to carry out the preventative measure that may be necessary. · The person appointed will hold office under the terms and conditions of the revised consultant’s contract, which will determine that he/she will participate actively in the management of the unit, take cognisance of resource constraints and retain clinical autonomy while practicing. · To work with a multidisciplinary team providing assessment and therapeutic services and to have special administrative responsibility if required for the Service. · The person appointed will take an active role in the selection and recruitment of staff where required. · To be responsible for the maintenance of appropriate liaison arrangements between his/her unit and the patients normal medical attendants. · The person appointed to the office is a Designated Officer under the “Protections for Persons Reporting Child Abuse Act, 1998” and consistent with Children’s First Guidelines 2011 to receive reports of child abuse. Such officers will, on receiving a report of child abuse, formally notify the relevant Child and Family Services Manager (Tusla). · To prepare clinical and court reports pursuant to Section 25 of the Mental Health Act 2001. · To ensure that current Health and Safety Legislation is complied with in consultation with the Executive Clinical Director/Clinical Director, Area Director of Nursing and other responsible persons. · To participate and ensure that junior medical staff participate in regular Health &Safety exercise e.g. Fire Drill. · To perform such other duties appropriate to his/her office as may be assigned to him/her by the Head of Mental Health Services, HSE South West or other designated officers. The above Job Description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office .
Evening Supervisor
Main purpose of the role: Manage and motivate your team, ensuring the store operates efficiently and effectively and to provide our customers with the very best customer service experience at all times. The ideal candidate will have/be: Minimum 1 years€,, experience in a customer service facing role Excellent communication skills The ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, ability to multi task under pressure The ability to organise work, delegate responsibilities and support team members in the store Main duties: Actively live Centra brand-values i.e. Proud, Energetic, Imaginative and Community-Based Be approachable and a role model who leads by example and encourages teamwork and a positive attitude in the workplace Liaise with the day management/supervisors on any changes to layouts and ensure changes are correctly implemented Set the standard for other employees in relation to rotation, merchandising and facing off Assist in the induction, training and development of employees Deal with all customer queries efficiently, professionally and consistent with store policy Engage with new initiatives and embrace new ways of working
Personal Assistant
Candidates should possess: · Organisational, good communication and interpersonal skills · Familiarity with Second level curriculum. · Ability to support and enhance educational experience for children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) who present in Kerry Education and Training Board Schools. · A commitment to creating a safe supported environment for students with SEN needs · A good understanding of recent developments in SEN in Ireland particularly the legislation as it pertains to the Education for persons with SEN Act 2004. · Competency in the Irish Language will be a requirement in relevant schools. · TUSLA Child First Training – Certificate of completion · Current First Aid Responder Certification · Current Manual Handling Certification Desirable: · Completed QQI Level 5 Full Award or equivalent in childcare or equivalent Special Needs qualification · Medical/Healthcare experience · Excellent ICT Skills · Competency in the use and understanding of Sign Language
Motor Mechanic
Kerry County Council’s Machinery Yard is part of the wider Roads & Transportation Directorate and operates out of the Rathass Complex. This Complex has a well-equipped garage, workshop, stores, and secure parking for all plant. The Machinery Yard has a complete range of road-making equipment including rigid body and articulated Trucks, Bitumen Sprayers, Road-Finishing Pavers, Graders, Rollers, Self-Propelled Chip Spreaders, Salting Plant, JCBs, etc. Kerry County Council relies on their Machinery Yard to carry out its annual Road Works and Winter Maintenance Programmes, as well as day-to-day support for the wider Roads & transportation function including haulage, road making, and surface dressing plant. The person employed will be required to carry out maintenance and complete overhaul of all types of existing vehicles including trucks, vans, excavators, pavers, graders, self-propelled chip spreaders, bitumen sprayers, rollers, low loaders, etc. both in the Council workshop and on sites throughout the County. Council Mechanics currently carry out such work on heavy-duty diesel and petrol vehicles and equipment and will also be required to undertake training/re-skilling as necessary to carry do so on any Electric and/or Alternatively Fueled Vehicles introduced to the Council’s stock of plant. The appointee will discharge these, and any/all other duties assigned to them by the Machinery Engineer, Fleet Manager & Workshop Foreman. Appointments: Subject to the availability of suitability qualified candidates a panel will be formed on the basis of this competition, from which both permanent and/or temporary offers of employment may be made. Weekly Wage: €806.10 - €926.96 with annual increments payable subject to satisfactory overall performance, attendance, etc. Offers of appointment to persons who are not serving local authority employees will be based on the minimum of this scale. Where the person being appointed is a serving local authority employee, normal starting pay rules will apply. An annual Craftworker Tool Allowance of €888 per annum is also payable. Annual Leave: 25 days per annum Hours of Work: While the normal working week will constitute 39 hours, the appointee will be required to work the hours directed by the Chief Executive of Kerry County Council, which will include hours outside of the normal working day associated with the responsibilities and requirements of the post. It is understood that there will be occasions outside of normal working hours when the person employed will make themselves available to assist in dealing with special circumstances, and to take appropriate action in any emergency. The Council requires that the carrying out of such duties be in a spirit of co-operation and good-will. Duties & Responsibilities The person employed will be required to carry out maintenance and complete overhaul of all types of existing vehicles including trucks, vans, excavators, pavers, graders, self-propelled chip spreaders, bitumen sprayers, rollers, low loaders, etc. both in the Council workshop and on sites throughout the County. Council Mechanics currently carry out such work on heavy-duty diesel and petrol vehicles and equipment and will also be required to undertake training/re-skilling as necessary to carry do so on any Electric and/or Alternatively Fueled Vehicles introduced to the Council’s stock of plant. The appointee will discharge these, and any/all other duties assigned to them by the Machinery Engineer, Fleet Manager & Workshop Foreman. These duties will include, but will not be limited to the following:- · driving, maintenance and due care of all appropriate Council vehicles · keeping records of jobs and materials used as required for costing purposes · completion of Job Cards and sign-off (both hardcopy & electronically) · being responsible for custody and charge out of materials in his/her care from Stores, and for the keeping of records necessary in relation to same · keeping such work records, work schedules and worksheets as required · furnishing all reports and returns as required on plant and transport to his/her immediate Line Manager · undergoing training at assigned destinations in relation to new systems, processes, devices and equipment and utilise such systems, processes, devices and equipment in the course of work · complying with all requirements of the Performance Management Development System operated by Kerry County Council · being available for and performing assigned duties on any out-of-hours on-call roster in operation · providing his/her own comprehensive set of tools/toolbox and ensuring same are maintained and in good order · completing such risk assessments and risk assessment reports, including daily walk-around checklists, as are required for compliance with the Council’s Occupational Safety, Health, and Welfare Management System and/or designated Safety Management System · performing all assigned duties exercising a duty of care, in the interest of safety of oneself, fellow employees and the general public, at all times in compliance with Kerry County Council’s Health & Safety Management System · participating in corporate activities and responsibilities appropriate to their grade · undertaking any other duties of a similar level and responsibility as may be required, or assigned, from time to time · deputising for other employees of a higher grade as required Eligibility Criteria Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons who wish to be considered for inclusion on panels from which vacancies for Motor Mechanic may be filled. Character: Each candidate must be of good character. Health: Each candidate must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Citizenship: Candidates must, by the date of any job offer, be: a) a citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA), or The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway b) a citizen of the United Kingdom (UK), or c) a citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons, or d) a non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or UK or Swiss citizen and has a stamp 4 visa, or e) a person awarded international protection under the International Protection Act 2015 or any family member entitled to remain in the State as a result of family reunification and has a stamp 4 visa, or f) a non-EEA citizen who is a parent of a dependent child who is a citizen of, and resident in, an EEA member state or the UK or Switzerland and has a stamp 4 visa Education/ experience, etc.: Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: (a) be a qualified Mechanic and have served a recognised apprenticeship and obtained a minimum National Craft Cert or equivalent (Candidates must supply documentary evidence in support of this qualification), and (b) have an apprenticeship experience working in a recognised garage, with experience of service and repair of vehicles including diagnostics and electrical systems, overhaul of petrol and diesel engines, etc. as well as welding and fabrication capabilities (c) hold a full clean current driving licence in respect of Category B Vehicles or equivalent in the EU Model Driving Licence (d) have a good standard of education sufficient to enable them to carry out their duties efficiently It is also desirable, though not essential that candidates have experience/qualifications in hydraulics, pneumatics, electronics/diagnostics. Possession of a driving licence in respect of Category C Vehicles is also desirable, though applicants may be considered for employment without holding same subject to requirement that they will on employment commit to undertaking the required training/testing to obtain such a licence within a specified timeframe. Format of the Competition The selection process may include some or all of the following:- Initial Screening Shortlisting based on information contained in the application form Practical Assessment Interview Step 1: Initial Screening In the first instance, all applications received by the latest date/time for receipt of completed applications will be screened for eligibilty in accordance with the qualifications for the post as set out in this booklet. Step 2: Shortlisting Dependingon the number of applications received, a shortlisting exercise may be carried out based on an examination of application forms having regard to the requirements for the position. It is therefore in your own best interest to provide a detailed and accurate account of your relevant qualifications/experience on the application form. Step 2: Practical Assessment A Practical Assesment will be carried out wherein candidate’s will be examined/assessed in relation to their competence in dealing with issues relecant to the role of Mechanic. Step 4: Interview Candidates who successfully progress from shortlisting/practical assessment will be invited to attend for interview. Interview Candidates invited to attend for interview will be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and experience: - · Understanding of the role of Mechanic with KCC · Experience of Value · Health & Safety - Knowledge and Responsibilities · Interpersonal/Communication Skills · Technical Competence · Experience of working as part of a team · A strong customer service ethos Candidates will be assessed and marked on the basis how they demonstrate their knowledge, skills and experience at interview. General Information Kerry County Council will not be responsible for any expense, including travelling expenses, which candidates may incur in connection with their candidature. Candidates will be asked for details of any special requirements which they may have in attending for interview. Candidates invited to attend for interview may be asked, at any stage of the recruitment process, to supply further documentation in relation to their academic qualifications, employment history, etc. Any offer of employment will be subject to verification of information provided on the application form, pre-employment medical examination, reference checks, and Garda vetting if appropriate. An applicant who is found to be ineligible at any stage of the competition will not be further considered. Provision of inaccurate, untrue or misleading information will result in disqualification from the competition, withdrawal of employment offered, or dismissal. Any attempt by a candidate himself or herself or by any person(s) acting at the candidate’s instigation, directly or indirectly, by means of written communication or otherwise, to canvass or otherwise influence in the candidate’s favour, any member of the staff of Kerry County Council or person nominated by Kerry County Council to interview or examine applicants, will automatically disqualify the candidate for the position being sought.
Clinical Educational Psychologist Staff Grade
We are seeking an energetic, committed Psychologist to join ourChildren’s Disability Network Services South Kerry Team (Network 3) We offer excellent public sector conditions, flexible family friendly working policies and career progression. Applications are invited for the following:- STAFF GRADE CLINICAL / EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST Ref: 970149 Permanent Full-Time (35 hours per week) Children Disability Team (South Kerry) Network 3 (Outreach services in Tralee, Killorglin and Caherciveen) Job Summary This post is in South Kerry (Network 3), working as part of an Interdisciplinary team providing supports to children and young adults, 0-18yrs and their families. This will include children with Intellectual, Physical, Sensory disability, children on the Autistic Spectrum and children at risk of or query developmental delay; where their needs require the support of an Interdisciplinary Disability team. This team is under the national model of service provision “Progressing Disability Services for Children and Young People” lead by the HSE. The successful candidate will be employed by the Corlann Services Ireland. The South Kerry team is based in Killarney with an outreach services to Tralee, Killorglin and Caherciveen to provide input to families from the South Kerry area . A ssessment, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions are provided by an Interdisciplinary team. The CDNT aims to maximise the child/ young adult’s full potential and works within the context of the family and community, empowering and supporting parents/care givers and family members . Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc Candidates must have professional qualification as per the Department of Health guidelines See job description for full criteria. Have a university degree or diploma (QQI 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. AND Must have 6 months experience of working as a Psychologist , or Trainee Psychologist under supervision, with children with disabilities (Intellectual Disability, Autism and/or Physical and Sensory disabilities) Driving Licence Must have a full driving license and means of transport which qualifies you to drive on Irish roads. Age The Public Service Superannuation (Age of Retirement) Act, 2018* set 70 years as the compulsory retirement age for public servants. * Public Servants not affected by this legislation: Public servants recruited between 1 April 2004 and 31 December 2012 (new entrants) have no compulsory retirement age. Public servants recruited since 1 January 2013 are members of the Single Pension Scheme and have a compulsory retirement age of 70. 4. Health Candidates for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 5. Character Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character Salary Scale: €62,596 - €107,162 including 2 LSI’s (DOH Consolidated Scales 1/2/26) * Successful candidates are required to submit all documentary evidence outlining any relevant experience within 3 months of starting date. Failure to do so will mean that any incremental credit due now will only be paid from date of submission of documents. Reporting to: Children Disability Network Manager Informal Enquiries to:- Katie Cournane-Friel, Children’s Disability Network Manager, Tel. +353 87 6623815 Or Dr. Mark Quinn, Head of Psychology Department, Tel: +353 21 4556200 Closing Date: Sunday 10th May 2026 Applications should be made online using the 'Apply' Link Below A panel will be formed from this competition to fill any Staff Grade Psychology vacancies that arise in our Kerry Children Disability Services Corlann is an equal opportunities employer INDS
