JOB DESCRIPTION

PAPYRUS is the national UK charity dedicated to the prevention of suicide

and the promotion of positive mental health and emotional wellbeing in young people.

DESIGNATION                        Suicide Prevention Adviser

HOURS                                    26 - 30 hours per week

Mainly unsocial hours including weekends (predominantly weekend and evening working)

SALARY NJC Scale 23-25 (£26,470 - £28,221) + 5% Pension contribution

LOCATION                                 Registered Office, Cardiff

RESPONSIBLE TO HOPELINEUK Manager

PURPOSE OF POST

To advise and support service users and other stakeholders through our helpline, literature and outreach services to help prevent young suicides. 

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Head of Helpline Services; CEO; Staff and Volunteers; Chairman; Board of Trustees; PAPYRUS Members; Press Office

• MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  1. Help to deliver HOPELINEUK (the PAPYRUS national helpline) as part of a team participating in shift cover on a rota system, with a significant amount of weekend and evening working.
  2. Help to deliver PAPYRUS online support for young people and those concerned about their mental health.
  3. Contribute to the advice and information PAPYRUS provides on its website, its social media portals and in its literature for the public and stakeholders.
  4. Deliver presentations on PAPYRUS and training on suicide prevention to stakeholders.
  5. Engage with and support members and stakeholders when required.
  6. Work directly with young people as key stakeholders when required.
  7. Contribute to PAPYRUS Campaigns as outlined in the Strategic Plan.
  8. Help to plan, contribute to and attend PAPYRUS training, conferences and seminars as required.
  9. Contribute to the ongoing maintenance of an up-to-date information database.
  10. Contribute to quality control systems for our suicide prevention services.
  11. Respect confidentiality and manage data according to PAPYRUS policy.
  12. Understand your duties and manage any matters relating to safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults within PAPYRUS policy.
  13. Attend and contribute constructively to regular line management supervision, clinical supervision and appraisal protocols.
  14. Attend training courses as required.

• ADDITIONAL DUTIES

​It is the nature of the work of PAPYRUS prevention of young suicides that tasks and responsibilities are in many circumstances, unpredictable and varied. All staff are, therefore, expected to work in a flexible way when the occasion arises and when tasks not specifically covered in their job description have to be undertaken. These additional duties will normally be to cover unforeseen circumstances or changes in work and they will normally be compatible with the regular type of work. If the additional responsibility or task becomes a regular or frequent part of the member of staff’s job, it will be included in the job description in consultation with the member of staff.

• CONFIDENTIALITY

 It is expected that all PAPYRUS employees understand that our work is confidential and that neither details about those who use its services nor any other PAPYRUS business should be divulged to members of the public. A confidentiality agreement must be signed on taking up this post. Further details are outlined in the PAPYRUS Confidentiality Policy.

• BASIC PRINCIPLES  

​The post holder is expected to be familiar with and have regard to the ethos and values of PAPYRUS and work within that framework. He/she must be prepared to operate without prejudice to all who approach PAPYRUS or work with the organisation at any level.

• CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

​ Conditions of Service are broadly in line with those set out by the National Joint Council for Local Government Services. PAPYRUS has a probationary period of 6 months for all posts. Appointment to this post may be subject to satisfactory Enhanced CRB Disclosure and/or completion of Vetting and Barring Scheme checks.

• QUALIFICATIONS

​See Person Specification

The application form for this role can be found on our website. 

Please do not send your CV as this will not be considered as part of your application.

Applications must be submitted using the online application only.

Employment type: Interns

Department: Policy Team

Contract Duration: 6 months

Citizens Advice offers confidential advice online, over the phone, and in person, for free. Through our national network of charities, we give people the knowledge and the confidence they need to find their way forward – whoever they are, and whatever their problem.

Would you like to gain experience of working on policy for an influential and well-known national organisation?

We're looking for 5 paid policy and advocacy interns to work with us for up to six months. We'd like you to work with us to produce an influential piece of policy research, which will be published with your name on it. It'll allow you to learn research, analytical, campaigning and influencing skills on the job. You'll also have an opportunity to work on a range of subjects.  At the end of your six months with us, you'll have the skills and experience to take your next steps in the sector and beyond.

You don't need to have any experience, as we'll give you the training and support you need. You'll need to have an interest in UK politics and social policy, have some knowledge of research methods and be a good communicator.

We are committed to recruiting people from the widest talent pool. Our Policy and Advocacy internship scheme is designed to attract a diverse range of candidates and enhance opportunities for people to develop their career aspirations in policy and research.

All internships are based at our central London or Cardiff offices. You can work full or part time, providing you can commit to at least 3 days a week.

In your application form, please outline how you meet each of the 5 essential criteria set out in the job pack. 

We know that it can be difficult to know how to write an application which will get you noticed, so we've written a blog which you can view by clicking the apply button setting out what we're looking for when we're assessing applications and how we score them.

We will be running an optional pre-application webinar on Tuesday 12th November from 5.30-6.30pm for people who would like to know more about this role. We particularly encourage you to sign up if you are BAME, disabled, aged 40+ or face disadvantages in beginning a career in policy research. The webinar will cover what policy research is, what it's like to work in these roles and what we are looking for in candidates. The webinar can be accessed via the apply button.

If you are interested in joining us for the webinar please fill in the form on our website via the apply button to help us to understand what you're looking to get from it and to submit your questions in advance (there will also be the opportunity to ask questions during the livestream).

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented throughout Citizens Advice. We are a member of the race equality campaign at Business in the Community, the Prince’s responsible business network and are committed to improving employment opportunities for ethnic minorities across the UK. We also welcome applications from, LGB and Trans and non binary candidates.

We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people and guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role as set out in role profiles.

Interview date: Early December

Full time, fixed term until September 2021

Whizz-Kidz is a national charity working hard to transform the lives of young disabled people across the UK, supporting them to become confident and independent young adults.

With thanks to a number of funders, including the National Lottery Community Fund, we have new employability opportunities for young people ahead of us, and we’re looking for an Employability Support Coordinator to facilitate young people into Work placements and training through our Employability hubs.

Based in the South (Bristol / M4 Corridor), you will cover the South of England and South Wales with sourcing young people and companies to support our employment programme. You will have experience of working with young people, building partnerships with a range of employers, and managing projects.

As well as focusing on employability, this role will support young wheelchair users to become more confident, engage in using public transport, and build independence and self esteem.  Personalised employability skills training and work placements will provide young people with vital skills and experience to help them as they transition into adulthood.

The post holder will be responsible for supporting the Services Delivery Managers within the South of England and Wales regions with the coordination of Work Placements and Employability Skills Days. You will have experience of writing risk assessments for youth based activities and working with young people to identify an action plan to support future employment progress. 

For more information and to apply please visit our website.

Closing date: 22nd November 2019, 5pm

No Recruitment Agencies Please.  Please note, only candidates successful in obtaining an interview will be contacted.

The job of the Communications Officer is to ensure that the Society reaches all of its audiences effectively. At the core of the role is our Fellowship – strengthening our communication of their achievements, and making it easier for them to engage effectively with the Society.

The Officer will ensure that the Society’s work – including our events, policy work and medals for achievement – reaches a wider audience than ever before. They will also work with our partners in the higher education sector to promote our activities within universities, and to ensure strong engagement with our new programme for Early Career Researchers.

The Officer will take responsibility for a number of communication channels, including the Society’s website, social media, Fellows’ bulletin and mailing lists. They will develop our press coverage and help to ensure a strong presence at relevant external events.

The role is based at the Society’s offices in Cathays Park, Cardiff.

A day in the life of the Communications Officer

Your working day will be varied – including both regular tasks and a wide range of activities relating to the Society’s current priorities. Daily tasks will include social media posts, promoting events, and keeping the website up to date. You will also need to keep on top of our overall work programme – taking a keen role in staff meetings, and talking to other team members so that you take account of their communication needs.

When we are putting on public events, you will spend time writing emails, tweets, press releases and other material to help ensure they are well attended. You’ll also need to attend some of the events, taking full advantage of opportunities for press coverage, social media and photo/video output.

In November each year, we open nominations for the Society’s Medals – this will be a key time for the Communications Officer, as you will need to promote the Medals to a wide audience. Another busy time of year is when we announce the election of new Fellows in Spring – you will have the task of working with our partner universities to celebrate their achievements.

Although you will work closely with our small team of five other staff members, you’ll need to be able to work accurately and sometimes with limited supervision. We expect the Communications Officer to adapt to the Society’s current communications style quickly, but also to advise us on how we can become more engaging.

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Swydd y Swyddog Cyfathrebu yw sicrhau bod y Gymdeithas yn cyrraedd ei holl gynulleidfaoedd yn effeithiol. Craidd y swydd yw ein Cymrodoriaeth – cryfhau’r ffordd rydym ni’n cyfathrebu eu cyflawniadau, a’i gwneud yn haws iddyn nhw ymgysylltu’n effeithiol gyda’r Gymdeithas.

Bydd y Swyddog yn sicrhau bod holl waith y Gymdeithas – gan gynnwys ein digwyddiadau, gwaith polisi a medalau cyflawniad – yn cyrraedd cynulleidfa ehangach nag erioed. Bydd hefyd yn gweithio gyda’n partneriaid yn y sector addysg uwch i hyrwyddo ein gweithgareddau mewn prifysgolion, a sicrhau ymgysylltu cryf gyda’n rhaglen newydd ar gyfer Ymchwilwyr Gyrfa Gynnar.

Bydd y Swyddog yn gyfrifol am nifer o sianeli cyfathrebu, gan gynnwys gwefan y Gymdeithas, cyfryngau cymdeithasol, bwletin y Cymrodyr a rhestrau postio. Bydd yn datblygu ein presenoldeb yn wasg ac yn helpu i sicrhau presenoldeb cryf mewn digwyddiadau allanol perthnasol.

Lleoliad gwaith y Swyddog fydd swyddfa’r Gymdeithas ym Mharc Cathays, Caerdydd.

Diwrnod ym mywyd y Swyddog Cyfathrebu

Bydd eich diwrnod gwaith yn amrywiol – yn cynnwys tasgau rheolaidd ac amrywiaeth eang o weithgareddau’n ymwneud â blaenoriaethau cyfredol y Gymdeithas. Bydd tasgau dyddiol yn cynnwys postio ar y cyfryngau cymdeithasol, hyrwyddo digwyddiadau, a chadw’r wefan yn gyfredol. Bydd hefyd angen i chi ymwneud â’n rhaglen waith gyffredinol – gan gymryd rhan yn frwd mewn cyfarfodydd staff, a siarad gydag aelodau eraill o’r tîm er mwyn i chi roi ystyriaeth lawn i’w hanghenion cyfathrebu.

Pan fyddwn ni’n trefnu digwyddiadau cyhoeddus, byddwch yn treulio amser yn ysgrifennu negeseuon ebost, trydar, datganiadau i’r wasg a deunydd arall i helpu i sicrhau presenoldeb da. Bydd hefyd angen i chi fynychu rhai o’r digwyddiadau, gan fanteisio’n llawn ar gyfleoedd am sylw yn y wasg, y cyfryngau cymdeithasol a chynnyrch ffotograffig/fideo.

Ym mis Tachwedd bob blwyddyn, rydym ni’n agor enwebiadau ar gyfer Medalau’r Gymdeithas – bydd hwn yn gyfnod allweddol i’r Swyddog Cyfathrebu, gan y bydd angen i chi hybu’r Medalau i gynulleidfa eang. Cyfnod prysur arall yn y flwyddyn yw cyhoeddi etholiad y Cymrodyr newydd yn y gwanwyn – f chi fydd â’r dasg o weithio gyda’n prifysgolion partner i ddathlu eu cyflawniadau.

Er y byddwch yn gweithio’n agos gyda’n tîm bach o bum aelod arall o staff, bydd angen i chi allu gweithio’n gywir ac ambell waith gyda goruchwyliaeth gyfyngedig. Rydym ni’n disgwyl i’r Swyddog Cyfathrebu addasu i arddull cyfathrebu cyfredol y Gymdeithas yn gyflym, ond hefyd ein cynghori ar sut i wella ein hymgysylltu.