Suicide Bereavement Practitioner - Bedford, United Kingdom - CHUMS

CHUMS

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Bedford, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Communication and Relationships: Make initial telephone contact with next of kin/family members within 72 hours of referral Offer individual meetings either by telephone, online or face to face Support those affected by a suicide death to identify their current needs, offer practical solutions and advice Work collaboratively with other services such as the coroner, police, schools, GPs and other support services Deliver individual emotional support sessions for adults and children/young people, facilitating conversations about bereavement by suicide and reducing feelings of isolation and stigma Facilitate per support groups for adults and children/young people Have skills of empathy, good listening skills, the ability to build a positive relationship and gain the trust of service users quickly is essential Be able to work with different cultures and diversity

Key relationships:

Clinical Director Accountable to Suicide Bereavement Service Co-ordinator Line managed by Volunteers Works with and supports Placements Works with and supports CONNECT CHUMS Service User Participation Group Liaise with CAMHS Liaise with Schools/ colleges Liaise with Key stakeholders Liaise with CYP and families Ensures best practice for clinical delivery Analytical and Judgemental: Undertake initial assessment of service user needs which may include multiple and complex issues Assess for risk and monitor service user wellbeing/mental health Provide practical and emotional support through regular contact via face-to-face visits and/or support by telephone or video link (Teams) To provide information and signposting to organisations that might be able to meet practical needs that arise following a death To communicate effectively with other agencies e.g.

the Police and Coroners staff in order to support the bereaved effectively through legal proceedings and involvement with other statutory agencies, offering to attend inquests with the bereaved where it is practical and that support is requested To provide appropriate information to professionals about the needs of the service user To be aware of referral pathways for other appropriate services Planning and Organisation:
Manage own caseload.

Assist in the co-ordination and facilitation of support groups for adults and children/young people To assist with the formulation of plans for service development in conjunction with the Service Manager and other members of the suicide bereavement team.

Completion of Routine Outcome Measures Physical: Combination of sitting, standing, walking, frequently in a restricted position. Regular travel across the county. Frequent lifting of resources. Keyboard skills.

Assessment tools.

Patient and Client Care Work collaboratively with service users to identify their current needs and support requirements Provide responsive support, adapted to suit the needs of the service user Advocate on behalf of the bereaved where necessary and liaise with relevant agencies Provide specialist advice to individuals and families to support them negotiate the challenges arising from the suicide death.

Manage your own diary and respond in a timely fashion to attend team meetings and training events.

Policy and Service:
Follows policies in own role.

Implements policies and proposes changes to practice and procedures for own area of working and works in conjunction with the CHUMS team to develop practice for the wider service

Financial and Physical Resources:
Personal duty of care in relation to equipment and resources.

Careful use of all facilities used by CHUMS Information Resources:
Records personally generated information and updates case notes on CHUMS database within 24 hours. Refers to other agencies where appropriate.

Research and Development:
Contributes to regular audit/ evaluation and analysis of clinical activity in relation to own work and CHUMS

Freedom to Act:
Works independently with service users and volunteers within policies and codes of conduct.

Has autonomy to manage own caseload additional information:

Mental Effort:
Frequent intense concentration In-depth proactive mental attention for assessment and during interventions offered to service users Intense concentration for facilitating groups

Emotional Effort:
Frequent highly distressing or emotional circumstances in supporting those bereaved by suicide Frequent dealing with multiple complex issues.

Use supervision to recognise your own needs for self care Working Conditions:
Occasional/frequent emotional distressing situations