Vacancy Location: Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath, North Somerset
This is a Permanent, 14-hour vacancy.
Your role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Suicide Bereavement Worker to join our inspiring and friendly team at our Swindon & Wiltshire Support after Suicide Service.
If you would like to work for a leading mental health charity in a rewarding role where you will really make a difference, then join us here at Rethink Mental Illness.
Your role will be field-based, working from home and out in the community in Swindon, Wiltshire & Bath. You will work part-time, 14 hours per week on a permanent contract.
As a Suicide Bereavement Worker, you are part of Rethink Mental Illness’ ‘Swindon and Wiltshire Support After Suicide Service’, which is part of the new Access Community Mental Health Service (ACMH). ACMH is a new offer of mental health support in Bath, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW), leading the way for easier access to support for anyone living in BSW. You will join an established team already delivering support in Wiltshire and Swindon, providing a brand new specialized offer for people who have been bereaved by suicide.
We welcome applications from people with lived experience of bereavement by suicide, which would be advantageous for the role but is not essential.
Who I am?
I have the essentials covered:
* I have experience working in a service that has delivered support to at least one of the following groups: Support for those affected by suicide, Support for Carers, or Support for people affected by bereavement and loss.
* I have experience working in a health or social care setting.
* I work proactively and collaboratively with others; I am creative, adaptable, and bring positive enthusiasm to my work.
* I am able to work on my own initiative.
* I have high levels of resilience and the ability to self-monitor.
* I can cope with emotionally demanding and stressful situations.
* I am able to support a flexible and mobile service across Gloucestershire and provide support as required up to 8pm during the week.
* I have experience dealing with and reporting Incidents/Accidents/Near Misses and safeguarding reporting.
* I can assess, plan, and monitor support to achieve & evidence recovery and service outcomes.
* I have excellent time management skills with the ability to plan and prioritize a complex workload.
* I demonstrate significant knowledge and understanding of the needs of people with mental illness and am familiar with best practice developments.
* I have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate confidently with colleagues at all levels.
* I will engage with and place people using our services at the heart of everything we do.
* I have an NVQ 3 / QCF Diploma in Health & Social Care or a related subject.
* I have excellent IT skills – proficient in the use of Microsoft Office.
I may also have:
* I have lived experience of bereavement by suicide.
* I have experience delivering training and awareness-raising sessions.
* I have experience working with external academic evaluators to review a service.
* I have experience working with trauma or have had trauma-informed training.
* I have good knowledge of the county of Gloucestershire.
* I have experience providing advocacy.
* I have completed suicide prevention/bereavement training (e.g., ASIST, SafeTalk, PABBS, etc.).
* I have experience working with people who self-harm.
* I have knowledge of the theories of grief and experience supporting people with loss.
* I have experience supporting mental health carers.
Who are we?
We’re Rethink Mental Illness, a leading charity provider of mental health services in England. We support thousands of people through our groups, services, policy, campaigns, and advice and information. Our work supports us in delivering on our mission: “A better life for everyone severely affected by mental illness.”
What do we value?
We value passion, commitment, hope, expertise, and equity in our mission to support those severely affected by mental illness.
What will you receive?
You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your abilities with the opportunity to make a real difference every day. In addition, you will have excellent development opportunities including funded training, career development, and a range of e-learning courses. You will also receive:
* Employer funded pension
* Flexible working
* Life assurance
* Up to £55 towards the cost of new glasses or lenses
* Training opportunities
* E-learning courses & much more
* Annual leave: 25 days rising to 30, plus bank holidays
* PULSE: Reward, Benefits and Recognition Platform
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Rethink day: 1 day’s additional leave (pro rata) on your Birthday
Please be mindful that we may need to close adverts early if we receive a high volume of applications; we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
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