Temporary Adult Education Guidance Counsellor

Immediate Vacancy: Temporary Full Time Position

Essential Qualifications:

• A primary degree and / or Post Graduate Diploma in Careers Guidance or Careers Guidance and Counselling or

• Master of Education (Guidance) or Master of Science in Counselling, or Equivalent post graduate qualification recognised by the Irish Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy or the Institute of Guidance Counsellors

Essential Experiences:

• Experience in adult/further education and training, teaching, employment service, youth work, community development or social science is essential.

• Knowledge of learning, training and employment opportunities and the range of services/supports available to the client target groups is essential.

• Ability to liaise with and to establish good relationships with a wide range of clients, agencies and staff.

• Experience of delivering educational guidance to adults is desirable.

• Irish language skills are desirable;

Essential Personal Qualities/Skills:

• An understanding of the needs of the diverse target groups.

• Be highly conscientious and committed to the highest standards of professional service

• Be caring and motivated by the best interests of the clients.

• Have excellent listening skills.

• Demonstrate sensitivity and empathy.

• A genuine commitment to a person centred, non-judgemental and holistic approach to working with clients

Duties & Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be required to work in the geographical areas of Galway and Roscommon. The post-holder will report to the Adult Guidance Coordinator/Counsellor/Senior Manager.

• To develop and deliver a programme of guidance provision to individuals and groups which supports the aims and objectives of the GRETB Adult Guidance and Information Service, under the direction of the Adult Guidance Coordinator/Counsellor or Chief Executive/Director of FET/AEO or Senior Manager.

• To establish effective links with relevant agencies from the statutory, voluntary and community sectors to exchange information, develop partnership working and support client progression.

• To contribute to the development and implementation of a quality and evaluation framework and to the strategic development of the Service.

• To participate in appropriate continuous professional development and training as agreed with Guidance Coordinator/Counsellor/ Senior Manager.