WATERFORD RAPE & SEXUAL ABUSE CENTRE (WRSAC)) ARE RECRUITING SESSIONAL
(SELF-EMPLOYED) COUNSELLOR / PSYCHOTHERAPIST TO PROVIDE ONE-TO-ONE
COUNSELLING TO SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE.
WRSAC provides a range of professional counselling & support services
to survivors of all types of sexual violence. We are unique in that
our services are free of charge and we are a survivor-centred,
specialist sexual violence service. We provide crisis and long-term
counselling, helpline, Garda and Court accompaniment, advocacy and
support for non-abusing family members and friends. We also deliver
education, training and prevention programmes. We are committed to
delivering our services with care and professionalism and continue to
strive to ensure that we provide the best service for all our clients.
We are a member of Rape Crisis Network Ireland. We are looking for a
dynamic and highly motivated individual?to join our team.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL:
* Be fully qualified & an accredited member of a recognised body such
as IACP, IAHIP.
* Have experience in working with sexual violence and/or training in
same.
* Have experience in working with adolescent and adult clients.
* Demonstrate excellent communication skills.
* Demonstrate great warmth and the ability to empathise.
* Liaise as necessary with other professionals and organizations as
appropriate.
* Work as part of the Clinical Team.
* Report to the Manager of WRSAC.
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE SHALL BE REQUIRED TO:
* Work within the ethos and philosophy of WRSAC.
* Provide face to face counselling to survivors of sexual violence.
* Receive ongoing supervision.
* Participate in WRSAC internal meetings.
* Periodically liaise with other professionals and organizations as
appropriate.
* Take responsibility for one?s own continued professional
development.
* Keep up to date with best practice and procedures in line with the
Code of Ethics of IACP, IAHIP or equivalent governing body.
* Flexibility?is required as you may be required to work outside of
business hours.
(Scale for this post is based on Professional Qualified Social Worker
pro rata) _NOTE: THIS ROLE IS SUBJECT TO GARDA VETTING. _Please email
your CV to?**Apply on the website**
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS WEDNESDAY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH
NOVEMBER **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**. INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD IN NOVEMBER
**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
