Console is a registered charity providing Professional Counselling Support and Helpline Services to those bereaved by suicide.

JOB PURPOSE

Console’s founding principle is to support people bereaved through suicide and suicide prevention.

POSITION: Contract Bereavement  Counsellor.

Hours of Work: Part Time  2 days ( 15 hours per week)

Profile: Efficient, responsible creative dedicated and motivated  Accredited Counsellor with a minimum of 3  years experience  of working with people in a therapeutic and multi-disciplinary setting.

Location: Donegal

Salary: €32,000 (pro rata)

Eligibility Criteria

Qualifications and/or Experience
The successful candidates will have;

A degree (or equivalent) in a relevant clinical area such as counselling, psychotherapy or psychology and professional accreditation in their relevant field.
Experience of co-coordinating multi-agency initiatives and of developing working relationships with a variety of professionals in other agencies.

Skills, competencies and/or knowledge

The successful candidate will have:

The compassionate and empathic skills required to supportively engage with bereaved families and communities across varied social settings and groups.
Knowledge or experience in the fields of suicide bereavement, suicide prevention and responding to critical incidents.
Child Protection Training and Suicide Intervention & Prevention Training (e.g., STORM, ASIST, QPR) are desirable.
The ability to prioritise work and coordinate multiple responsibilities.
Well-developed organisational, communication and networking skills.
The ability to communicate among disparate disciplines.
An awareness and understanding of cultural differences in dealing with death and grief.
The willingness to work unsocial hours and a time off in lieu system.

Reporting Relationship: Director of Services Console

Application Details

Closing Date: Closing date for applications is Friday 15th January,2016 at 5pm.

Applications should be made in writing to;

Margaret Tierney  HR  Manager,  Console, Level One, Unit 8, Galway Technology Park, Parkmore, Galway

Or by email to margaret@console.ie.

Applications should include a letter outlining suitability for the position and adherence to the eligibility criteria. Included should be an up-to-date CV and copies of relevant qualifications and accreditation.

Console is an equal opportunities employer.
Other requirements specific to the post

Own transport will be required as this post will involve regular travel.