Overview
Location: Dundee
Salary: £24,618 - £25,944 pro rata (£12.62 - £13.30 p/h equivalent)
Contract: Part Time (22.5 Hours p/w) – Fixed Term Contact (1 year)
About the service
Working within our Dundee services, Hope Point, Dundee Wellbeing Support – The Dundee Bereaved by Suicide Support Service provides support to Dundee citizens in the immediate aftermath of a suicide as well as for those who have experienced historical losses. Support following a suicide is an evidenced way of reducing risk of suicide in people who have been affected in this manner. The service is peer led and on a one-to-one basis. The design of this Support has been co-produced by a local Steering Group with wide representation, most importantly including those with lived experience of being bereaved by suicide.
Role description
Bereaved by Suicide Peer Practitioners offer authenticity and a unique insight that can enable and empower positive wellbeing. In this role you will use your own lived experience of being bereaved by suicide to inspire hope in people who use the service, as well as share coping and self-management techniques. Personal experience of being affected by a suicide is an essential element of the role, and you should be in a place where using this complex experience daily is manageable and not detrimental to yourself.
Responsibilities
* Use your lived experience of bereavement by suicide to support individuals in the service and inspire hope.
* Share coping strategies and self-management techniques on a one-to-one basis.
* Engage with colleagues at Hope Point and Dundee Wellbeing Support to provide timely support in the aftermath of suicide.
* Participate in training and development to feel confident and equipped in the role.
* Maintain your own wellbeing with access to the organisation’s supportive environment.
Qualifications and requirements
* Personal lived experience of being bereaved by suicide is essential information for the role.
* Ability to manage this complex experience daily without it being detrimental.
* Commitment to wellbeing and supportive, peer-led practice.
Benefits and development
As a mental health charity, we value the wellbeing of our staff and offer a friendly, supportive environment with training to help you thrive. We provide opportunities for developing new skills and continuous personal progress.
Application process
Please download our recruitment pack for the full job description and guidance. We cannot consider CVs — all applications must be submitted through our website. If you are unable to complete an online application, please contact recruitment@penumbra.org.uk to arrange a paper copy.
Note: We cannot offer visa sponsorship. We can only accept applications from applicants who currently have the legal right to work in the UK, or applicants who already have an application in progress to obtain this right.
Updates and responses to applications will come from our recruitment system. Check spam folders and add “Penumbra Careers” – recruitment@penumbra.org.uk to your contacts. You can also check the status in the careers portal or contact us at recruitment@penumbra.org.uk for any queries.
Equal opportunities
Penumbra is committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, neurodiverse candidates, and candidates with mental health conditions throughout the recruitment process. We will make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair and inclusive process. If you think you require reasonable adjustments, please contact us at recruitment@penumbra.org.uk.
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