RSRT- Counsellor

The Vacancy RSRT Counsellor - Right Support Right Time (RSRT) Project Base

Location:

Newry or Enniskillen Salary: £32,708.00 - £37,964.53 per annum Make a Difference Through Early Intervention and Recovery Inspire is seeking compassionate, skilled and motivated Counsellors to join our innovative Right Support Right Time (RSRT) project. This exciting cross-border initiative is designed to provide timely, person-centred mental health support to individuals experiencing mild to moderate emotional and psychological difficulties, helping to build resilience, improve wellbeing and prevent deterioration.

Working within a trauma-informed, stepped-care model, you will deliver evidence-based counselling interventions that empower people to overcome challenges and achieve meaningful change in their lives. About the Project The Right Support Right Time (RSRT) project is a partnership between Inspire, Mencap, Cedar, Apex, Respond, DePaul and the Red Cross. The programme aims to improve mental health and wellbeing, strengthen community resilience and increase access to early intervention supports across Northern Ireland and the border region.

The project focuses particularly on supporting individuals and communities who are more likely to experience emotional distress and less likely to access traditional mental health services, including:
People living in areas of deprivation People with disabilities, including learning and intellectual disabilities Refugees, people seeking international protection and vulnerable migrants The RSRT project is supported by the PEACEPLUS Programme, managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB). About the Role As an RSRT Counsellor, you will provide time-limited, evidence-based counselling interventions to individuals experiencing mild to moderate mental health and psychosocial difficulties, including:
Anxiety and low mood Trauma-related presentations Substance misuse Self-harming behaviours You will work collaboratively with service users to identify goals, build resilience and develop practical coping strategies while ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate care. What We're Looking For We are looking for a counsellor who is: ? Passionate about improving mental health and wellbeing ? Skilled in delivering evidence-based counselling interventions ?

Committed to trauma-informed and person-centred practice ? Able to work independently while contributing positively to a multidisciplinary team ? Dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of clinical governance, safeguarding and professional practice Why Join Inspire? Salary of £32,708.00 - £37,964.53 per annum Opportunity to be part of a pioneering, cross-border mental health initiative Regular clinical supervision and continuous professional development opportunities Meaningful work supporting people at a crucial point in their mental health journey Collaborative and supportive working environment Opportunity to help shape innovative community-based mental health services Join Us This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified and motivated Counsellor to make a lasting impact through a transformative mental health project focused on early intervention, resilience and recovery.

Please note if successful at interview, the applicant will have to complete an enhanced adult barred disclosure check. Following the interviews a waiting list will be created for similar posts for a nine month period. Inspire is committed to equality of opportunity and to selection based on merit. If you are passionate about supporting people to achieve better mental health and wellbeing, we'd love to hear from you.

Our Organisation Inspire is an all-island charity and social enterprise and our aim is wellbeing for all. We work together with people living with mental ill health, intellectual disability, autism and addictions to ensure they live with dignity and realise their full potential. We campaign to create a society free from stigma and discrimination with a culture of compassion that focuses on people and their abilities.

Our Benefits Enhanced Annual Leave Cycle to Work Scheme Shopping Discounts Employee Wellbeing Initiatives Death in Service Benefit Occupational Sick Pay To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.