Second Step

Senior Specialist Suicide Bereavement Worker

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Job summary

We are recruiting a Specialist Suicide Bereavement Project Worker to join the Beside Project. We support people bereaved by suicide who live in BNSSG and BANES. We provide emotional and practical support to those bereaved by suicide.

Main duties of the job

The role is responsible for providing a specialist bereavement service, supporting family members and individuals who have been bereaved by suicide. This role focuses on supporting an individual during their grief journey, and navigating the Inquest Process and liaising with, police, schools, universities, NHS trusts and other professionals.

About us

Second Step is a leading mental health charity in the Southwest offering housing, support and hope to people with mental health and support needs as well as specialist suicide bereavement support. Our vision is that we believe in a world where everyone affected by mental health problems can create a positive future. We promote mental health and wellbeing by supporting people and communities to build brighter futures.

Details

Date posted

11 February 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£27,198 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

SEC1080258

Job locations

162 Pennywell Road (Head Office)

St Jude's

Bristol

BS5 0TX


Job description

Job responsibilities

Working with families and close contacts of the bereaved Build therapeutic relationships with clients experiencing high levels of distress Hold a caseload of clients Liaising with police, Coroners officers, NHS colleagues and GPs and schools and universities. Receiving management and clinical supervision, together with group reflective practice.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Working with families and close contacts of the bereaved Build therapeutic relationships with clients experiencing high levels of distress Hold a caseload of clients Liaising with police, Coroners officers, NHS colleagues and GPs and schools and universities. Receiving management and clinical supervision, together with group reflective practice.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of supporting those bereaved by suicide
  • Experience of supporting those at risk of suicide
  • Experience of managing a case load and lone working in the community
  • Experience of working as a member of a team
  • Two years significant experience of working within a team
  • Experience of building strong relationship with partner agencies and services

Desirable

  • Experience of working with people with multiple needs i.e. mental health, homelessness, alcohol/drug dependency
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of supporting those bereaved by suicide
  • Experience of supporting those at risk of suicide
  • Experience of managing a case load and lone working in the community
  • Experience of working as a member of a team
  • Two years significant experience of working within a team
  • Experience of building strong relationship with partner agencies and services

Desirable

  • Experience of working with people with multiple needs i.e. mental health, homelessness, alcohol/drug dependency

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Second Step

Address

162 Pennywell Road (Head Office)

St Jude's

Bristol

BS5 0TX


Employer's website

https://www.second-step.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Second Step

Address

162 Pennywell Road (Head Office)

St Jude's

Bristol

BS5 0TX


Employer's website

https://www.second-step.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Team Manager

Marina O'Brien

marina.obrien@second-step.co.uk

Details

Date posted

11 February 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£27,198 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

SEC1080258

Job locations

162 Pennywell Road (Head Office)

St Jude's

Bristol

BS5 0TX


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