Part-Time Suicide Bereavement Worker - Remote Support

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated Suicide Bereavement Worker to join our team at Rethink Mental Illness. This part-time role offers the opportunity to provide essential support to individuals bereaved by suicide, helping them navigate their grief and rebuild their lives. As a Suicide Bereavement Worker, you will work flexibly, delivering one-on-one and group support to those aged 18 and over across Gloucestershire.

What You'll Do

• Deliver high-quality, person-centered bereavement support, both one-on-one and in group settings.
• Utilize bereavement support planning and outcome measurement tools to track progress and demonstrate impact.
• Provide practical support, advocacy, and liaise with agencies such as police and coroners.
• Offer information, guidance, and signposting to local and national services.
• Maintain excellent working relationships with stakeholders and local communities.
• Contribute to service monitoring, evaluation, and continuous improvement.
• Support volunteers and ensure safe, ethical, and compassionate practice at all times.

Requirements

• Experience supporting individuals affected by suicide or bereavement, or working within health/social care.
• Lived experience of bereavement by suicide (with at least 3 years having passed).
• Ability to work flexibly across Gloucestershire, including evenings up to 8 PM.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to work independently.
• Experience of safeguarding, incident reporting, and lone working.
• NVQ 3 / QCF Diploma in Health & Social Care (or related subject).
• Excellent organizational and IT skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience delivering training or awareness sessions.
• Trauma-informed training.
• Knowledge of Gloucestershire services and communities.
• Experience providing advocacy or supporting individuals who self-harm.
• Knowledge of grief theories or loss support.

What We Offer

• Inclusive culture with staff networks that champion diversity and inclusion.
• Access to our Wellbeing Hub, Employee Assistance Programme, and the Unmind mental health app.
• Recognition and rewards through discounts and cashback offers.
• Flexible working arrangements and generous leave starting at 25 days annual leave.
• Structured onboarding and training opportunities for career growth.
• Financial support including a contributory pension scheme and enhanced family leave.
• Referral bonus of up to £300 for introducing someone to our team.

If you are compassionate, resilient, and ready to support individuals at one of the most critical moments in their lives, we encourage you to apply for the Suicide Bereavement Worker position. Join us in delivering hope where it is needed most.