RAPE CRISIS COUNSELLOR – 3 DAYS PER WEEK
MAIN DUTIES OF THE ROLE:
* To provide one to one counselling and support sessions to clients
of the service.
* To work with clients who have recently experienced sexual violence
with a view to offering immediate support over a short period, in
advance of joining the waiting list for more ongoing support, as
required
* To work with clients on an ongoing basis, drawing from the waiting
list
* To keep notes and data in line with RCMW policy and GDPR standards
* To maintain and update all client records on the RCNI database
* To work as part of a whole team approach
* To liaise closely with the Case Manager with regard to client
management
* To maintain levels of supervision in line with best practice and
RCMW policy.
* To commit to ongoing training and development in line with RCMW
policy.
* To participate in RCMW public awareness campaigns, as appropriate.
* To respond to other duties as required
PERSON SPECIFICATION
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
* Qualified Counsellor, registered with IACP/IAHIP/BACP - ESSENTIAL
* 3 years’ experience of working with survivors of sexual violence
- ESSENTIAL
* Knowledge of the wider DSGBV sector - DESIRABLE
* Have completed Rape Crisis specialised training (e.g. RCNI
training or equivalent) - DESIRABLE
* Knowledge of referral pathways - DESIRABLE
* Ability to work as part of a wider team - ESSENTIAL
* Ability to keep records and utilise information database -
ESSENTIAL
TERMS & CONDITIONS:
* This is a three day a week ( * hrs) post
with an initial one-year contract
* Annual leave for this post will be *.5 days
per annum
* Gross salary for this post is € *,**Apply
on the website** per annum
* Organisational pension of up to 5%
NOTE FOR ALL APPLICANTS
* Garda Vetting is a requirement. All prospective employees are
required to declare prior convictions and whether they have been or
ever having been the subject of any investigation or inquiry into
abuse or other inappropriate behaviour.
* Rape Crisis Midwest is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome
applications from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
* Please submit CV along with cover letter outlining your
suitability for the role to * – closing date
– close of business *th May **Apply on the
website**
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
