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. 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)