Inspire

Our Mission Inspire believes that everyone has a right to equality and inclusion. Our mission is to try to help everyone with a disability achieve this. We do this by providing individuals and their families with educational, therapeutic and leisure services. We also advocate for inclusion, educate the general public, raise awareness among peers, and hold the best knowledge base on disability on the island. Our History The Inspire foundation is the result of a merger between Eden Foundation and Razzett Tal-Hbiberija – two leading charities that worked in the field of disability. The two organisations transferred all their resources and employees over to the new foundation, which now provides all the services in a one-stop-shop model avoiding duplication, enhancing service delivery and being more cost effective, leading to long term sustainability and added value. Today Today, Inspire helps hundreds of individuals with various disabilities ranging from Autism, Cerebral Palsy and others. We do this through many services and disability programmes that are offered. Why work with Inspire? At Inspire, we prioritise the mental health and wellbeing of our employees. In addition to a competitive salary, commensurate to experience, we offer the below: - Ten additional days of leave, additional to statutory leave - Private health insurance provided by AXA PPP Healthcare through Atlas Insurance - Free counselling sessions provided by the Richmond Foundation - Study leave - The opportunity to shape and change processes

About

Psychologist

Join us in driving Excellence, empowering People, and enhancing Communication to create a thriving and impactful workplace.

About the Role

We are currently looking for a warranted Psychologist to join our new research project for a definite period of 22 months (ending 28th February 2027) on a full-time/part-time basis. The educational/clinical psychologist is sought to assist with research on disability and psychological factors. Responsibilities include participant assessments (e.g., verbal/non-verbal intelligence, memory, theory of mind), evaluating the impact of accessible travel on individuals with neurodevelopmental and intellectual disabilities, and maintaining ethical standards. The role involves close collaboration with the research team and requires travel to support participant wellbeing during excursions.

What you'll be doing

Plan, design, and conduct assessments of participants with disabilities regarding variables such as non-verbal and verbal intelligence, working memory, theory of mind, mental and psychological wellbeing, functional status, etc.
Assess and evaluate participants with regards to inclusion criteria and suitability for participation in the project activities.
Accompany project-related excursions and experiences in Malta and Sicily to ensure and evaluate the mental and psychological wellbeing of the participants and to assess the rehabilitative value of the experiences.
Assist in the evaluation of the research projects and their activities.
Support the quality assurance of assessments, data collection, and other research-related activities.
Assist in and support the preparation of research reports, protocols, scientific papers, and conference contributions.
Support the preparation and conducting of focus groups and workshops with and for persons with disabilities.

What we’re looking for

An empathetic and compassionate warranted professional with excellent observation and analytical skills and open-minded approach, ideally exposed to the disability sector.

Qualifications & Experience

A qualification of MQF level 7 as certified by the Malta Qualifications Recognition Information Centre (MQRIC) in educational or clinical psychology or relevant field.
Warranted (EU state recognized) in educational or clinical psychology.
Experience in the cognitive, psychological, and functional assessment of individuals using standardised psychometric tests.
Previous experience in working with persons with neurodevelopmental or intellectual disabilities (e.g. autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, Down syndrome, etc.) will be considered as an advantage.
High proficiency in the English language (C1 level both spoken and written).
Willingness to travel.

Why join our team?

At Inspire, we believe that people are at the heart of everything we do. As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, drive positive change, and be part of a culture that values innovation, collaboration, and well-being.

What we offer you

At Inspire, we prioritize the mental health and wellbeing of our employees. In addition to a competitive salary, commensurate to experience, we offer the below: