Temporary Adult Education Guidance Counsellor

Immediate Vacancy: Temporary Full Time Position Nature of the Post:

The immediate vacancy is a maternity leave cover post. A panel for any further full time/part time temporary Guidance Counsellor positions that arise may be created.

Qualifications, Experience and Personal Qualifies/Skills:

Essential Qualifications:

A primary degree and a Post Graduate Diploma in Careers Guidance or Careers Guidance and Counselling or a Masters of Education (Guidance) or a 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;

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.

Terms & Conditions of Employment: Salary

As per Department of Education guidelines, new appointees who are entering this grade for the first time will start at the minimum point of the scale, however incremental credit may apply, if, immediately prior to appointment the appointee is already a service Civil or Public Servant. Rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy.

The salary is not subject to negotiation.

New Entrants: €47,932 - €74,735

Non-New Entrants: €52,683 - €74,735

Hours of Attendance Guidance Counsellors should work for 35 hours per week. Attendance should be at such times as necessary for the delivery of the GRETB Adult Guidance and Information Service. Attendance outside of normal hours will be by prior agreement with the Adult Guidance Coordinator/CE/Director of FET/AEO of the ETB and will be offset against normal hours’ attendance.

Annual Leave Guidance Counsellors shall have 35 days annual leave, excluding public holidays. Annual leave shall be taken in accordance with the needs of the GRETB Adult Guidance and Information Service and will be determined by Adult Guidance Coordinator/CE/Director of FET/AEO / Senior Manager of the ETB.

How to Apply

Completed application form must be submitted online by 12.00 noon, Tuesday, 8th July 2025.