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1.5 days per week Mon-Fri                                       Finsbury Park, London & Remote 

Sessional Supervisor

icap is a charity offering counselling and psychotherapy for the Irish community. Each week, we see 200 people across our services. We are looking for qualified and experienced supervisors to supervise groups of three to four therapists undertaking therapy with individual clients. Alongside this we are also interested in hearing from supervisors to supervise icap group facilitators.

Successful candidates will be required to:

• Supervise weekly and/or monthly groups of three to four therapists working with icap clients on a 1 to 1 basis.
• Update icap organisational systems on a weekly basis to update on attendance and ensure client allocations are up to date.
• Attend and proactively participate in monthly supervisors’ meetings to engage in discussions and report on any themes, issues and concerns. (These groups currently run on the first Tuesday of each month between 12.00 and 1.30 pm)
• Work closely with the icap Clinical Team, ensuring any issues of concern are recorded and communicated in a proactive and timely manner and proactively raise any issues regarding attendance or other concerns relating to supervisees
• Supervise groups of three to four therapists working with icap clients in groups. (if applicable)

What icap offers:

• An Interesting and varied caseload with the opportunity to supervise short, medium- and longer-term client work
• £60 per hour rate
• Monthly meetings of the supervision team
• Free attendance at CPD events run by icap
• The opportunity to work with an experienced and friendly clinical team
• Admin & clinical management support

Please send us your CV if you meet the person specification below and have;

• A recognised qualification in psychotherapy and supervision
• Accreditation with BACP/ UKCP/BAP or a similar recognised body;
• 5 years’ post-qualification experience as psychotherapist;
• 4 years’ experience as a supervisor including experience of supervising therapists using a range of modalities
• An extensive understanding of psychotherapy approaches;
• Experience in supervising work with clients with a history of trauma and complex presentations
• An understanding of the issues facing Irish people living in Britain and of historical institutional abuse in an Irish context;
• Knowledge and understanding of the importance of measuring outcomes in therapy;

For more information about the role, please email opportunities@icap.org.uk

If you are interested, please complete the application form and send it to: opportunities@icap.org.uk using the header Supervisor.

Job Types: Freelance, Part-time
Part-time hours: 1.5 per week
Pay: £60.00 per hour

Benefits:
• Work from home

Schedule:
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Remote, In Person (Finsbury Park, London) or Hybrid.

Person Specification
1. Qualifications and Professional Experience
• Professional Qualifications:
o A recognised qualification in psychotherapy (e.g., accredited by BACP/ UKCP/BAP, or a similar recognised body).
o Clinical Supervision qualification (e.g., Certificate or Diploma in Clinical Supervision).
• Experience:
o At least 5 years post-qualification clinical experience in psychotherapy or counselling, ideally with a variety of client groups (e.g., trauma, abuse survivors, addiction).
o 4 years’ experience as a supervisor including experience of supervising therapists using a range of modalities.
o Familiarity with different psychotherapeutic modalities (e.g., Psychodynamic, Person-Centered Therapy, Existential, CBT, etc.).
2. Skills and Abilities
• Clinical Supervision:
o Ability to provide clinical supervision that fosters personal and professional development for therapists and other mental health professionals.
o Knowledge of and ability to apply supervision models (e.g., Hawkins and Shohet’s Seven-Eyed Model, Bernard and Goodyear’s Functional Model).
o Competence in providing support and feedback in a constructive, non-judgmental, and supportive manner.
• Therapeutic Competence:
o High level of understanding and application of ethical practices in psychotherapy.
o Ability to provide insight and guidance into complex clinical cases.
o Strong awareness of boundaries, confidentiality, and ethical dilemmas that arise in therapy.
• Communication Skills:
o Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
o Ability to listen actively and respond empathetically.
o Capacity to manage difficult conversations, including conflict resolution and providing emotional support to supervisees.
• Cultural Competence:
o A deep understanding of the diverse social, cultural, and historical contexts in which icap clients and supervisees operate.
o Ability to support therapists who may work with vulnerable populations, including those from diverse or marginalized backgrounds.
3. Administrative and Technical Requirements
• Record Keeping:
o Knowledge of appropriate and secure documentation and record-keeping practices for clinical supervision.
o Familiarity with confidentiality agreements and maintaining professional standards of data protection (e.g., GDPR compliance).
• Policy and Procedure Adherence:
o Ability to follow organisational policies, including supervision procedures, supervision contracts, and safeguarding procedures.
o Experience in developing and reviewing supervision contracts with clear expectations for both parties.
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD):
o Commitment to ongoing professional development and engagement in regular supervision for their own practice.
o Willingness to attend relevant training and workshops to stay up-to-date with current best practices and ethical standards.
• Ethical and Legal Compliance:
o A solid understanding of ethical and legal frameworks relating to therapy practice and supervision.
• Technology Proficiency:
o Familiarity with using digital platforms for online supervision sessions (e.g., Teams, Zoom, Skype, or secure video conferencing platforms).
o Understanding of tools for case management and secure record-keeping systems.
o Ability to access, utilise and update Microsoft systems including SharePoint, Excel and other similar programmes.
4. Knowledge and Understanding of Historical Institutional Abuse in the Irish Context
• Trauma-Informed Approach:
o Solid understanding of the impact of trauma, particularly historical institutional abuse, on mental health and healing.
o Ability to work with and support supervisees who are working with individuals who may have complex trauma histories related to institutional abuse, including residential schools, religious orders, and state-run institutions.
o Ability to supervise therapists who work with clients who are survivors, helping supervisees navigate the complexities of providing effective care while addressing trauma triggers.
• Awareness of Historical and Social Context:
o An understanding of the issues facing Irish people living in Britain;
o Solid knowledge of Ireland’s history of institutional abuse, particularly in relation to Magdalene laundries, orphanages, mother-and-baby homes, and industrial schools.
o Understanding of the long-term effects of institutional abuse, including shame, secrecy, and the intergenerational trauma it creates.
o Familiarity with governmental and social responses, such as the Irish Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse (The Ryan Report) and the subsequent redress schemes.
o Understanding the specific therapeutic needs of survivors of institutional abuse, including those related to attachment, trust, and identity.
o Sensitivity to the nuanced relationship between historical abuse, the Irish cultural landscape, and the role of institutions such as the Catholic Church, the state, and other entities that have been complicit in abuse.
5. Personal Qualities
• Empathy and Compassion:
o Strong capacity for empathy and understanding, particularly for individuals who have experienced historical trauma.
• Resilience and Emotional Intelligence:
o Emotional maturity and the ability to manage personal emotional responses, particularly in dealing with complex and emotionally charged subjects like institutional abuse.
o Ability to understand and seek out own support needs
• Professional Integrity:
o High ethical standards and integrity, with a commitment to supporting vulnerable clients and supervisees.
• Commitment to Social Justice:
o A commitment to promoting social justice and addressing the ongoing effects of institutional abuse.

Up to 10 hours per week Mon-Thurs                                        Finsbury Park, London & Remote 

We are looking to take on a Fundraising Volunteer  to support the Fundraising Manager during busy events throughout the year with admin, social media, event planning.

Main Responsibilities

Fundraising Administration Duties

Events

• Working with Fundraising Manager to prepare for dinner
• Following up on bookings / dietaries
• Issuing invoices
• Working on brochure with Tara & Stella
• Printing raffle envelopes as required
• Helping with goody bags if required
• Approaching restaurants / companies for raffle / auction / goody bag items
• Working with guests to finalise all details of the event
• Social media
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Other tasks

• Regular social media updates
• Helping with Christmas cards where needed
• General admin, the ideal candidate will have good IT skills, good telephone manner and good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise.
• Attend planned events in person
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If you are interested in applying, please send your CV to opportunities@icap.org.uk