The Role
The City Council is seeking a compassionate and skilled Staff Support Counsellor to join the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) within our Staff Support Service team.  The Staff Support Counsellor is responsible for the effective delivery of a quality Employee Assistant Service for the employees of the City Council.

In this role, Staff Support Counsellors provide confidential casework, counselling, support and advice to employees dealing with personal, work-related, and mental health challenges. They play an important role in promoting employee well-being, supporting resilience, and enhancing productivity within the Dublin City Council workforce.  A Staff Support Counsellor is required to provide casework, consultation, short-term counselling, crisis intervention, and referrals for specialised support where needed, helping employees manage with personal and work-related stressors.

The Staff Support Service reports to the Executive Manager of the Human Resources Department who oversees the day-to-day running of the service.