Suicide Bereavement Worker-Wirral, Chester, Macclesfield, Crewe or Liverpool City Centre.
32.5-37 Hours PW, 5 days out of 7.
Part time opportunities also available.
£12.71-£13.58 PH + Overtime
About The Martin Gallier Project…
The Martin Gallier Project is a suicide prevention, intervention and postvention charity which offers immediate access to non-clinical support to anyone over the age of 16 who is affected by suicide. This includes those experiencing thoughts of suicide, those supporting a loved one trough crisis, and those bereaved by suicide.
The Martin Gallier Project is fiercely dedicated to preventing suicide, breaking down stigma & supporting families across the North West. The project was set up in memory of Martin Gallier, Jessica Gallier’s father, who took his own life in 2017. This one of a kind project has been put together to tackle the areas that were lacking during Martin’s journey and the missed opportunities to save his life.
About the Service
The Cheshire & Merseyside Suicide Bereavement Service provides immediate, compassionate and practical support to individuals, children, young people and families who have been bereaved by suicide. Commissioned through CHAMPS Public Health Collaborative on behalf of Wirral Council, the service is delivered in partnership by The Martin Gallier Project and Alfie's Squad.
Our aim is to ensure that no one has to face the impact of suicide bereavement alone. We offer timely, person-centred support, helping people to navigate their grief, reduce the risk of further suicide, build resilience and access the right support at the right time. Working closely with local partners across Cheshire & Merseyside, we provide a responsive, joined-up service that places compassion, hope and recovery at the heart of everything we do.
About this role…
Due to our growth and expansion, we have an exciting opportunity for Suicide Bereavement Workers to join our team, supporting the delivery of the Cheshire & Merseyside Suicide Bereavement Service.
Are you passionate about supporting people bereaved by suicide?
Do you have experience supporting people affected by suicide?
Do you want to make a difference in your local community?
Then this could be the role for you.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a caseload of clients bereaved by suicide, which includes the following duties:
• Offering immediate access to compassionate, non-clinical support to individuals and families bereaved by suicide.
• Making first contact with referrals and responding sensitively to establish supportive relationships.
• Using the Pathway for Assisting Life (PAL) approach throughout all client contacts to promote hope, enhance safety and support recovery.
• Delivering suicide interventions where appropriate to reduce suicide risk, develop collaborative safety plans and support clients experiencing suicidal thoughts or suicidal crisis.
• Providing one-to-one and family support to help clients navigate the impact of bereavement and move towards recovery.
• Working collaboratively with clients to identify their needs, develop personalised support plans and promote hope and resilience.
• Assessing risk and responding appropriately where there are concerns relating to suicide, self-harm or wellbeing.
• Liaising with professionals across health, social care, education and voluntary sector organisations to ensure joined-up support.
• Facilitating referrals and signposting to relevant internal and external services where appropriate.
• Keeping accurate and timely records of all client interactions in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.
• Supporting the delivery of peer support groups, remembrance events and other service activities as required.
• Attending partnership meetings, networking opportunities, fundraising and promotional events.
• Attending any mandatory training relevant to the role and actively participating in ongoing learning and professional development.
This is an office-based role, working from one of The Martin Gallier Project's bases across Cheshire & Merseyside. The successful candidate will be expected to work from their allocated base and may also be required to undertake appointments from partner organisation venues across the region, depending on client need and location.
As travel throughout Cheshire & Merseyside is an essential part of the role, the successful candidate must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to their own vehicle.
Team MGP are a dedicated, passionate and proactive group of individuals who have a desire to prevent suicide, break down stigmas and support families. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:
Experience supporting people affected by suicide.
A passion for suicide prevention.
Experience of managing a caseload.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Compassion and empathy whilst dealing with sensitive topics.
More details…
The Martin Gallier Project is open 7 days a week, 9.30am till 4.30pm. Both full time (32.5 hours) and part time (19 hours) are available and candidates must be flexible to work weekends.
Rate of pay is £12.71 per hour with a view to increase to £13.58 following a successful probation period.
This role involves being around the subject of suicide which means that applicants must be comfortable talking about suicide and supporting people who are affected by suicide.
Benefits:
Company pension
ASIST Training
Competitive Salary
28 Days Annual Leave
CPD
Continued Progression
Internal wellbeing programme
Private health care insurance (after 2 years service)
Additional holiday allowance for each year service
Your birthday off
Application questions:
Do you have experience supporting someone who is affected by suicide?
Are you comfortable being around the subject of suicide?
Have you included a Cover Letter that explains why you want to work as a Suicide Bereavement Worker at The Martin Gallier Project?
This role includes includes weekends (1 in 4 weekends). Are you able to work weekends?
The role may include travel to our Chester Base from time to time. Is this something you can do?
How To Apply ..
To apply please send your CV to deryn@gallierhouse.co.uk along with a covering letter which explains why you want to work in the field of suicide prevention. Please note, applications that do not include a cover letter will not be considered.