COUNSELLOR / PSYCHOTHERAPIST
(OPEN TO PUBLIC COMPETITION)
Family Carers Ireland (FCI) is _the _national charity supporting over
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the country who dedicate their lives to caring for loved ones such as
children or adults with physical or intellectual disabilities, frail
older people, those with palliative care needs or those living with
chronic illnesses or addiction. We provide a range of supports and
services for family carers nationally from our local support centres.
We initially proposed the concept of a Carers Guarantee to both the
government and the HSE in **Apply on the website**. The principle was
to tackle the postcode lottery by providing a core offering of
supports and services to family carers across Ireland, regardless of
where they live. The **Apply on the website** Programme for Government
committed to delivering this guarantee and we recently received
confirmation that we will receive a (recurring) increase in our annual
funding to enable us to implement an evidence-based framework of
support for family carers throughout the country.
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Family Carers Ireland is currently recruiting a _COUNSELLOR /
PSYCHOTHERAPIST. _This role will report to our National Lead for
Psychosocial Supports. The Counsellor/Psychotherapist will provide
one-to-one counselling in a virtual setting (online and by phone) to
family carers referred to Family Carers Ireland?s Counselling
Service. This will involve delivering the service to each client in
line with best practice and organisational policy, supporting the
overall evaluation and administration of FCI Counselling Service, and
supporting the National Lead for Psychosocial Supports in the overall
delivery of the service.
ROLE CRITERIA: The successful candidate should possess the following
ESSENTIAL criteria.
* Honours Degree in Psychotherapy or Counselling.
* Accredited with IACP, IAHIP, PSI or a comparable accrediting body.
* Excellent IT skills.
* Fluency in English (written and verbal).
* Experience delivering counselling virtually.
* Experience of supporting the mental health of family carers.
* Experience delivering counselling within a time-bound framework.
* The ability to prioritise tasks and work within a dynamic
environment.
* Experience working in a highly confidential environment.
* Flexibility in attitude and approach to the job and a willingness
to help others.
* A reflective approach to their work and a willingness to learn and
desire to implement a culture of continuous improvement.
* A strong work ethic with excellent attention to detail.
* Effective time management and organisation skills with the ability
to manage multiple activities and keep stakeholders informed.
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to establish
rapport with a diverse range of people.
* The ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a
team.
* Full drivers? licence, with access to car.
TERMS & CONDITIONS: Permanent, part-time contract (2.5 days/**Apply on
the website**.5 hours per week; Monday - Friday). The successful
candidate will adhere to a hybrid model of working i.e. from their
home location and from a Family Carers Ireland centre close to their
home location in the network area. Flexibility to travel to meetings
as required is essential. The remuneration for this role includes an
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equivalent) and access to a defined contribution pension scheme. The
annual leave entitlement of **Apply on the website** days per year.
APPLICATION PROCESS - Applicants are invited to submit their up-to
date CV and cover letter demonstrating how they meet the above
criteria to **Apply on the website**? no later than MONDAY, MARCH
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candidates may contact us for a copy of the job description if they
wish.
_FAMILY CARERS IRELAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER_
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Type: Permanent
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