Bank Suicide Bereavement Counsellor Location: Field‑based across the Black Country (Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall & Wolverhampton)Salary: £14.50 per hourDisclosure: Enhanced DBS with Adult & Children’s Barred ListsProfessional Registration: BACP registered (or eligible) Who we are At Rethink Mental Illness, people severely affected by mental illness are at the heart of everything we do. We’re passionate about leading the way to a better quality of life, working with openness, expertise, hope, and understanding – and always striving for equity. Our Black Country Support After Suicide Service provides compassionate, timely and person‑centred support to adults, children and young people bereaved by suicide. We support people through the immediate shock and pain of loss, helping them find ways to cope and begin to move forward. About the role We are looking for a BACP‑registered Suicide Bereavement Counsellor to join our specialist service delivering high‑quality, safe and trauma‑informed counselling to people bereaved by suicide. This is a field‑based role, working from home and delivering support across the Black Country in community settings and people’s homes. You’ll be part of a small, dedicated multi‑disciplinary team providing counselling, psychosocial support, practical guidance and peer support interventions. You’ll work flexibly to meet people’s needs, including evening and occasional weekend appointments. What you’ll be doing Delivering specialist suicide bereavement counselling, tailored to individual needs Undertaking holistic, person‑centred assessments and managing risk safely Supporting adults, children and families experiencing complex grief and trauma Using clinical outcome measures to evaluate impact and inform practice Working collaboratively with Suicide Bereavement Workers and partner agencies Maintaining high standards of clinical record‑keeping, confidentiality and safeguarding Contributing to service monitoring, reporting outcomes and supporting continuous improvement Upholding Rethink Mental Illness values and CARES behaviours in everything you do About you You’ll have: A recognised Diploma in Counselling (or equivalent) enabling BACP registration Post‑qualification experience delivering bereavement counselling Strong knowledge of grief theories and suicide bereavement Experience of assessment, risk management and evidence‑based interventions The ability to build trusting, compassionate therapeutic relationships Excellent communication, organisation and IT skills Resilience and confidence working in emotionally demanding situations A flexible approach to working across locations and hours It’s great if you also have: Lived experience of suicide bereavement Experience working with children and young people Trauma‑informed training or experience Knowledge of the Black Country area Suicide prevention or bereavement training (e.g. ASIST, SafeTalk, PABBS) Why work for Rethink Mental Illness? Be part of a values‑driven organisation making a real difference Receive regular supervision, peer support and opportunities for development Work in a role where compassion, quality and people come first Join a supportive, knowledgeable team who truly care about what they do Ready to apply? If you’re passionate about supporting people through suicide bereavement and want to be part of a service that puts people and values first, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and help us ensure no one has to face bereavement by suicide alone.