Suicide Bereavement Advisor
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Would you like to be part of a young and vibrant charity that is dedicated to supporting those who have been bereaved by suicide?
Do you want to be on the frontline, helping people through the emotional impact of their loss or offering information and guidance on some of the practical issues they may be facing?
We looking for someone to join our team of Suicide Bereavement Advisers who are the first port of call for people looking for support following their loss.
It is a hybrid role with a 60/40 split between working in our office in Westminster and from home.
About the role
As a Suicide Bereavement Advisor you will be:
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Manage a caseload of assigned clients.
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Provide emotional and practical support to clients over the phone and via email and SMS.
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Provide a safe space for them to talk about their loss and how it is impacting them, offering them empathy and validation.
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Provide information and advice about practical issues they may be dealing with.
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Where appropriate, refer them to our Counselling Service and help them to fill in the application form.
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Support them to access other relevant services through signposting.
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Log all contacts in our client management system, ensuring accurate records are kept and maintained.
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Help to identify gaps in our resources and ways to improve our services.
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Liaise with other relevant organisations to build our connections within the sector and increase awareness of our services.
This is a very rewarding role within a small, friendly and hardworking team which is committed to providing the highest quality support to our clients.
About you
You will have experience of working on a helpline or a client-facing role, ideally in the area of mental health; or you may be studying to be a counsellor.
Key attributes we are looking for include:
- A warm, empathic manner
- An ability to listen without judgement
- Calmness when dealing with people in distressing or challenging situations
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- An enthusiasm to learn and to develop knowledge and skills
- Confidence in using digital technology
- Attention to detail, especially when it comes to record keeping
You will live within commuting distance of our office in Westminster.
We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and as such are actively seeking candidates of all backgrounds to represent the diverse population of people that we serve.
This role requires eligibility to work in the UK and a Basic DBS check.Training will be given to the right candidates.
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