Job Summary
James Place exists to save the lives of men in suicidal crisis through delivering free clinical services. We are recruiting for a team of clinicians to deliver our clinically proven intervention at our new James Place centre in Birmingham, due to open in early 2026.
Location
B15 3AA, Birmingham (Edgbaston). Part‑time, Permanent. Salary: £33,000 a year pro rata.
Responsibilities
* Support men who are experiencing a suicidal crisis and their supporter(s), delivering our unique intervention and co‑producing effective safety plans to maintain their safety.
* Deliver our clinically proven intervention at the new James Place centre.
* Receive training and support from the Head of Centre and the wider team.
* Assist in shaping the local culture at James Place Birmingham.
Qualifications
* A core profession such as Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker, counselling or practitioner psychologist registered with NMC, HCPC, or Social Work England OR accreditation as a psychological therapist, psychotherapist, or counsellor registered with BACP, UKCP, BABCP or equivalent, or have completed training and awaiting accreditation.
* Evidence of relevant qualification.
* Demonstrable experience working with adults experiencing acute psychological distress.
* Demonstrable knowledge of social and other factors that could lead to suicidal thinking and actions.
* Knowledge of factors contributing to male suicide.
* Evidence of being able to deliver a therapeutic session and work in a therapeutic environment.
* Effective communication skills (both written and verbal).
* Good interpersonal skills with the ability to manage difficult situations.
* Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate therapeutic interventions.
* Ability to collaborate with clients in developing a person‑centred, individual intervention plan.
* Ability to engage clients in the intervention plan, overcoming barriers to communication.
* Ability to conduct effective risk assessments and collaborative safety plans with men presenting with high risk of suicide, or be willing and able to learn how to do so.
* Ability to identify if the James Place service is not adequate to maintain the person’s safety and facilitate rapid transfer to the most appropriate service.
* Ability to maintain boundaries within a time‑limited intervention.
* Team player, manage and prioritise own workload, using initiative and confidence in decision making.
* Strong time management.
* Maintenance of up‑to‑date client records in line with James Place standards.
* Maintenance of personal and others’ safety within the centre.
* Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures.
Additional Information
Online Information Session: 1‑hour online event on Wednesday 29th October (12:30pm and 6:30pm). Email ASHKR@jamesplace.org.uk to book your place.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A D & B Service check will be required.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
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