The Galway Rape Crisis Centre provides a quality professional counselling and support service for survivors of sexual violence and abuse from its premises at Foster Court, Galway and through
its outreach branches in Ballinasloe, Gort, Tuam and Oughterard.
Job Vacancies
JOB TITLE Helpline Staff
NAME OF EMPLOYER Galway Rape Crisis Centre
NO OF HOURS Five days per week ,Monday to Friday (9.30- 17.30, 7 ½ hour day)
Commencing end of May 2026
GRCC’s Helpline telephone service is often the first point of contact for individuals seeking to engage with the centre. On any given day, Helpline staff may field calls from concerned individuals seeking support or advice for themselves or a loved one, professionals wishing to make a referral or seeking practical advice, or any member of the public who might wish to talk about issues relating to sexual violence. Helpline staff may offer ongoing telephone support to current or previous clients, or field enquiries about our accompaniment services.
Please send CV and Cover Letter outlining suitability for the role to [email protected] by 5pm on 24/04/2026.
JOB TITLE Psychotherapist
NAME OF EMPLOYER Galway Rape Crisis Centre
NO OF HOURS Three days per week, 22.5 hours
LOCATION: G.R.C.C, Galway City
REPORTING TO: Clinical Director
Galway Rape Crisis Centre was established in 1984 and is now the country’s second largest Rape Crisis Centre. GRCC is dedicated to providing a professional, caring and confidential counselling and support service for those in our community affected by sexual abuse and sexual violence. We also work towards ending cultural and societal tolerance of sexual violence through advocacy, prevention and education programmes. G.R.C.C. provides client-centred therapy to adults and young people from 14 years onwards of all genders and gender identities. We offer support to individuals who have experienced any form of sexual violence, including child sexual abuse.
G.R.C.C. is seeking to hire a psychotherapist to join our clinical department to provide psychotherapy to adult and adolescent victims of sexual violence.
3 full days per week across Monday to Saturday.
Applicants should send a cover letter outlining suitability for the role and current C.V. to [email protected]. Queries regarding the position can also be sent to this address.
Closing date for applications is Friday 24th April at 5p.m.
Psychotherapist Job Description
JOB TITLE Helpline Staff
NAME OF EMPLOYER Galway Rape Crisis Centre
NO OF HOURS Five days per week ,Monday to Friday (9.30- 17.30, 7 ½ hour day)
Commencing end of May 2026
GRCC’s Helpline telephone service is often the first point of contact for individuals seeking to engage with the centre. On any given day, Helpline staff may field calls from concerned individuals seeking support or advice for themselves or a loved one, professionals wishing to make a referral or seeking practical advice, or any member of the public who might wish to talk about issues relating to sexual violence. Helpline staff may offer ongoing telephone support to current or previous clients, or field enquiries about our accompaniment services.
Please send CV and Cover Letter outlining suitability for the role to [email protected] by 5pm on 24/04/2026.
Volunteer Vacancies
Volunteer Become Part Of The Psychological Support Team
Volunteer Become Part Of The Psychological Support Team
Our team of Psychological Supports provide much needed advocacy and psychological support to survivors in the aftermath of a sexual assault or rape.
This is a 24/7 call out service provided by Galway Rape Crisis Centre within the Galway Sexual Assault Treatment Unit.
As a Psychological Support Team member you will be on call 3 times per month and commit to a minimum of 2-year service.
Please note that the role of the Psychological Supporter is NOT a counselling role, but one of providing crucial advocacy and psychological support.
This service would not exist without the incredible Volunteers that give so freely of their valuable time.
Would you like to be a part of our dynamic team whilst receiving excellent training, support and supervision?
Do you want to support survivors and make a difference?
Training Dates 2026 TBC
Please see Information Pack which contains details about the role and the recruitment process.
If you have any questions after reading the pack, please email [email protected] we will be delighted to answer your queries.
Fundraising Volunteers
Volunteers play a major role at Galway RCC. Check out our fundraising section here
If you would like to become a fundraising volunteer, or for more information simply email [email protected]
