Suicide Bereavement Specialist - Exmouth, United Kingdom - Pete's Dragons
Description
Pete's Dragons is an award-winning charity which provides post-vention support to those affected by suicide.
As the Charity continues to grow we need to increase the number of Suicide Bereavement Specialists who provide the Charity's post-vention offering at our Plymouth office.
Job Summary
The role of the Suicide Bereavement Specialist is to provide a proactive and timely community-based support to individuals, families, groups and/or communities who have experienced a suicide loss.
*Please note: Ability to travel is an essential part of this role.
Main duties
- Support_
Offer rapid response (within 48 hours), information and support to individuals, families, groups or communities who have been bereaved by suicide, in their home or other agreed settings, and follow with ongoing practical and emotional support; mainly through non-clinical interventions that promote coping and resilience so our beneficiaries can face and overcome their traumatic bereavement.
Exercise good judgement in assessing each case and establishing the most appropriate steps for ongoing support, signposting or onward referral.
Co-ordinate where necessary, a safeguarding response in line with local practices and services to ensure that an individual is safe and has an organised package of care to ensure they survive their crisis in the most helpful manner for them.
Produce an area-specific suicide bereavement resources pack to include all relevant information on support services and processes following a suicide death.
Assist with the early identification of potential suicide connected deaths and liaise with the Pete's Dragons suicide surveillance team and appropriate stakeholders and relevant agencies, to ensure timely and appropriate coordinated responses.
- Administration_
Work internally with the Senior Management Team, suicide bereavement colleagues, placement counsellors and therapists and in conjunction with external agencies to ensure parity of service across the whole of the County of Devon.
Maintain an effective and efficient diary of appointments.
Participate in the implementation and promotion of the Devon Suicide Prevention Implementation Plan and understand how the role of both the Suicide Bereavement Specialist and Pete's Dragons fits within it.
Gather and report on all qualitative and quantitative data required in relation to monthly activities and casework.
Adhere to all Pete's Dragons' policies and procedures and ensure security and confidentiality of all related data.
- Attributes_
Flexible in approach and able to work on own initiative with minimum supervision, prioritising time and workload appropriately.
Able to take an active role in community engagement in the main geographical area of operation in awareness and fundraising.
The closing date for this role is Monday 4th March 2024
Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent
Salary:
£12.50 per hour
Expected hours:
per week
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Licence/Certification:
- Enhanced DBS Certificate (preferred)
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location:
In person
Application deadline: 04/03/2024
Reference ID:
SBS Exmouth
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