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 (21 hrs) post with an initial one-year contract
• Annual leave for this post will be 17.5 days per annum
• Gross salary for this post is €27,403 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 siobhan@rapecrisis.ie – closing date – close of business 16th May 2024