Job summary
This role is for a 3 year period and will be reviewed after 12
months
We are looking for a dynamic, forward thinking and experienced
bereavement counsellor to join a new project offering counselling to people
bereaved by suicide, across South East London (Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich,
Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark).
This is a joint project with Mind and SLaM and this post is
being hosted/recruited by Mind in Bexley.
The successful candidate will have evidence of post qualifying
counselling experience in an agency setting. They will have experience of
multidisciplinary working and an understanding of the issues presented by
bereavement associated with suicide.
Due to the areas covered, an element of remote working will be
required. This post will be predominantly remote working for the first year,
then subsequently based at Mind in Bexley and Bethlem Hospital.
Main duties of the job
Experience of counselling in a healthcare setting
Experience of working with clients of all ages (qualifications
to support working with children will be required)
Experience of working in multidisciplinary teams
Accredited membership with the regulatory bodies is mandatory:
BACP / UKCP
About us
We believe
no one should have to face a mental health
problem alone. We work to reduce the stigma
associated with mental health, support people in their recovery and champion
better services for all. We believe that with the right support
and resources everybody can create a life that feels meaningful irrespective of the presence of symptoms. Mind in Bexley is a local Mind mental health charity offering an extensive range
of support, advice, and information to communities in Bexley and East Kent. The
purpose and objects of the charity is 'to promote the preservation and the
safeguarding of mental health and the relief of persons suffering from mental
disorder'. We promote well-being and work to reduce poor mental health and the
stigma associated with it. We support people
in their recovery
and champion better
services for everyone.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide
counselling for clients (of all ages) who have been affected by bereavement
associated with suicide.
The purpose of the service is to offer
a community resource with open access to all people bereaved by suicide across
South East London, providing direct support and signposting to other services,
where appropriate, with the aim of reducing the risk of further deaths by
suicide in this vulnerable group by means of preventative work.
Aims:
Help families cope with the practical and
emotional ramifications of suicide
Reduce the risk of suicide and significant
mental health problems amongst those recently bereaved by suicide
Improved wellbeing, resilience, functioning
and wellbeing following a suicide
Reduced social isolation and stronger support
networks for those affected
Ensure people are signposted to other sources
of support as appropriate
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide
counselling for clients (of all ages) who have been affected by bereavement
associated with suicide.
The purpose of the service is to offer
a community resource with open access to all people bereaved by suicide across
South East London, providing direct support and signposting to other services,
where appropriate, with the aim of reducing the risk of further deaths by
suicide in this vulnerable group by means of preventative work.
Aims:
Help families cope with the practical and
emotional ramifications of suicide
Reduce the risk of suicide and significant
mental health problems amongst those recently bereaved by suicide
Improved wellbeing, resilience, functioning
and wellbeing following a suicide
Reduced social isolation and stronger support
networks for those affected
Ensure people are signposted to other sources
of support as appropriate
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma / Degree in Counselling or Psychotherapy
- Accreditation with a recognised regulatory authority (BACP/UKCP)
- Recognised qualification in working with children
- Qualification in bereavement counselling
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Evidence of post qualifying counselling experience in an agency setting.
- Experience of multidisciplinary working and an understanding of the issues presented by bereavement associated with suicide.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of counselling in a healthcare setting
- Experience of working with clients of all ages (qualifications to support working with children will be required)
- Experience of working in multidisciplinary teams
Desirable
- Post qualifying counselling experience.
- Experience of multidisciplinary working and an Understanding of the issues presented by bereavement associated with suicide.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma / Degree in Counselling or Psychotherapy
- Accreditation with a recognised regulatory authority (BACP/UKCP)
- Recognised qualification in working with children
- Qualification in bereavement counselling
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Evidence of post qualifying counselling experience in an agency setting.
- Experience of multidisciplinary working and an understanding of the issues presented by bereavement associated with suicide.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of counselling in a healthcare setting
- Experience of working with clients of all ages (qualifications to support working with children will be required)
- Experience of working in multidisciplinary teams
Desirable
- Post qualifying counselling experience.
- Experience of multidisciplinary working and an Understanding of the issues presented by bereavement associated with suicide.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).