Suicide Liason Officer

Would you like to make a positive impact on the lives of those affected by suicide? Are you a resilient, passionate, and aspirational individual who thrives in environments where they support others? Do you have experience working in a pastoral/support role where you dealt with high-intensity grief and emotions?

Then this role is for you!

Hooray is proud to be exclusively supporting a local charity to assist in the recruitment of a Suicide Liaison Officer to join their team on a part-time basis. The charity is dedicated to aiding individuals affected by suicide, aligning their efforts with local and national suicide prevention strategies, and adhering to best practices.

Benefits

• Annual Salary offering £26,000 - £27,300 (Pro-rata)
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Pension contribution
• Wellbeing days and activities
• Free parking

What are the day-to-day responsibilities of the role:

• Assist in suicide risk assessments whilst providing immediate referrals or interventions when needed.
• Create and develop support plans for a range of individuals experiencing bereavement, including continuous monitoring - including psychological support tailored to the needs of children and young people.
• Support management team in collaboration with outside agencies including the Coroner's Office, The Police, and the NHS (Ensuring effective communication is maintained).
• Facilitate and attend support sessions and drop-in sessions, with an emphasis on creating a safe and welcoming environment.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Prior experience working with and supporting vulnerable individuals.
• A basic understanding and the ability to use Microsoft Office applications.
• Be a compassionate and understanding individual, who is actively looking to improve the quality of life of others.
• The ability to deal with challenging and intense situations whilst ensuring you are actively monitoring and managing your own personal well-being.
• Prior experience with risk assessments/writing support plans (Preferable, however not essential).

If you are interested and have the relevant experience, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV and we promise to get back to you.

• Hooray is acting as an agency on behalf of the client for this position.
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