JOB PURPOSE:
Living Life Counselling are seeking an accredited counsellor with the following recognised professional bodies e.g. IAHIP, IACP or equivalent to provide support to our team of volunteer counsellors who are a mix of qualified, accredited and trainee counsellors. Within this role you will have the responsibility to support our volunteers with the compliance and understanding of agency policy, practice and procedures. You are responsible for the intake of potential new clients and assessment as to their suitability for counselling within our service.

2. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Working with Volunteers:
Provide support to counsellors in the Centres
Participate in the orientation and training of new volunteer counsellors
Ensure that volunteers are supported in their understanding of agency policy, procedure and practise e.g.; stats/donations/diary sheets/late cancellations/holidays etc
Conduct probationary, annual and exit review meetings with volunteer counsellors

Working with Clients:
Conduct individual appointments for initial assessments of potential clients, carry out impromptu/emergency initials when necessary
Placement and matching of new clients with counsellors
Liaise with relevant third party agents in relation to client care and referrals
Support the Clinical Manager in ensuring a quality service for clients
Conduct confidential correspondence with clients and relevant third parties

Admin Duties:
Update the client database on a daily basis with client related information
To welcome clients to the centre in the evening time as well as answering the phone and taking messages.
To ensure that the building is secure at night with all windows and doors locked and all electrical appliances turned off and unplugged.
Any other duties as deemed appropriate by management

3. REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIC TO THIS POST:
The successful candidate will be an accredited counsellor/psychotherapist. He/she will comply with the ethical standards of the centre and their accrediting body. The successful candidate will have excellent assessment and report writing skills. He/she will adhere to agency policy with regards to confidentiality and will need excellent communication skills and sound judgement.

4. REQUIREMENTS EXPECTED OF ALL LIVING LIFE STAFF:
Demonstrate a sound work ethic, support the mission of the Living Life Counselling and have the ability to work within its values, policies and procedures
To be aware of and sensitive to the needs of clients from disadvantaged backgrounds
To undertake work in a manner that is friendly, flexible, courteous and respectful
To be discreet and aware of issues of privacy and confidentiality
To be a team member and to participate in the efficient flow of information to all work colleagues
To show reasonable flexibility in relation to the hours of attendance and to cover for absent staff members when necessary
To contribute as appropriate to the development of policy and procedures within the area of expertise of the position
To actively participate in staff meetings
To be vigilant of any Health, Safety and Welfare risks in the workplace.

To apply
for a position, please forward your CV to: Anne O’Connor, Clinical Manager at: anneoc@livinglifecounselling.com. Closing date: Friday 12th August 2022.