Job summary
Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of children and young people of Wakefield?
Compass Wakefield is looking for a Bereavement Support Practitioner to support the delivery of bereavement support activities for CYP with multiple or complex grief, and support adults and care givers to build knowledge, confidence and capacity to support all children who experience loss and grief.
The post holder will also support the team with the delivery of groupwork interventions, coordinating community activities, developing and supporting local bereavement networks and building strong links within the local community, promoting and raising awareness of bereavement support for CYP.
Main duties of the job
The candidate will:
- Have a good understanding of loss, grief and emotional wellbeing issues that affect children, young people and their families
- Have a minimum of one year of post qualification experience of working with children, young people and families
- Have a good understanding of child development and challenging behaviours
- Have experience of delivering health/wellbeing advice and support to children, young people and their families
About us
Established for over 30 years, Compass is a national charity which works in communities across the UK providing services spanning substance misuse treatment and rehabilitation, early interventions for vulnerable young people, school aged health programmes and associated prevention as well as treatment and health promotion initiatives. Compass is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and you should share our commitment. All Compass posts are subject to appropriate level DBS checks. We positively encourage applications from all members of the community, regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, gender reassignment, age or sexual orientation and encourage applications from people who have experiences in life which enrich skills and empathy. This is part of our commitment to equality and developing a truly inclusive and representative workforce. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments individuals may require in the recruitment process, on commencement, or once in post.
Benefits
- 27 days holiday + bank holidays, rising to 32 days over time
- Life assurance at 2 x basic salary
- Competitive contributory pension scheme
- Family-friendly policies
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and OH service
- Enhanced sick pay
- Excellent learning & development opportunities and career progression
- Annual performance / salary review
- Access to the Blue Light Card and Tickets for Good
Closing date: 26 02 2023
Interview date: 07 03 2023
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of children and young people of Wakefield?
Compass Wakefield is looking for a Bereavement Support Practitioner to support the delivery of bereavement support activities for CYP with multiple or complex grief, and support adults and care givers to build knowledge, confidence and capacity to support all children who experience loss and grief.
The post holder will also support the team with the delivery of groupwork interventions, coordinating community activities, developing and supporting local bereavement networks and building strong links within the local community, promoting and raising awareness of bereavement support for CYP.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of children and young people of Wakefield?
Compass Wakefield is looking for a Bereavement Support Practitioner to support the delivery of bereavement support activities for CYP with multiple or complex grief, and support adults and care givers to build knowledge, confidence and capacity to support all children who experience loss and grief.
The post holder will also support the team with the delivery of groupwork interventions, coordinating community activities, developing and supporting local bereavement networks and building strong links within the local community, promoting and raising awareness of bereavement support for CYP.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC higher diploma or foundation degree in relevant field or equivalent skills/knowledge and experience
Experience
Essential
- Understanding of loss, grief and emotional wellbeing issues that affect children, young people and their families
- Child development and understanding behaviours
- Safeguarding children and adults guidance and legislation
- Confidentiality, consent and mental capacity
- Data Protection guidance and legislation
- Minimum of one year of post qualification experience of working with children, young people and families
- Delivery of health/wellbeing advice and support to children, young people and their families
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Ability to learn in a variety of settings and using a variety of learning methods
- Computer literate
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Access to own transport or evidence of ability to commute efficiently between community venues.
Desirable
- Experience of working in an education settings
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC higher diploma or foundation degree in relevant field or equivalent skills/knowledge and experience
Experience
Essential
- Understanding of loss, grief and emotional wellbeing issues that affect children, young people and their families
- Child development and understanding behaviours
- Safeguarding children and adults guidance and legislation
- Confidentiality, consent and mental capacity
- Data Protection guidance and legislation
- Minimum of one year of post qualification experience of working with children, young people and families
- Delivery of health/wellbeing advice and support to children, young people and their families
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Ability to learn in a variety of settings and using a variety of learning methods
- Computer literate
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Access to own transport or evidence of ability to commute efficiently between community venues.
Desirable
- Experience of working in an education settings
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
