Help People Find Hope After Suicide Loss
Suicide bereavement can be one of the most devastating experiences a person can face. Leeds Mind believe nobody should have to navigate that journey alone.
They're looking for a compassionate and resilient Suicide Bereavement Practitioner to join Leeds Mind's regional Suicide Bereavement Service, supporting individuals, families and communities affected by suicide across Wakefield.
This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference to people's lives by providing practical, emotional and recovery-focused support at a time when they need it most. You'll be part of a dedicated team helping people feel heard, understood and connected, while promoting hope and reducing the risk of further suicide.
Leeds Mind is the city's leading mental health charity. They believe in people's strengths and potential, and their services are built around supporting people to discover their own resources, improve their wellbeing, and live fulfilling lives.
Everything Leeds Mind do is guided by their values:
These values shape how they work with service users, volunteers, partners and colleagues every day.
Leeds Mind is committed to creating an inclusive environment – equity, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of everything that they do.
Leeds Mind are committed to ensuring that colleagues, volunteers and people who access their services feel a sense of belonging at Leeds Mind that gives them the confidence to share their unique perspectives and experience.
By creating an inclusive environment that fosters belonging, Leeds Mind aspire to attract colleagues and volunteers who offer diversity of experience and thought. They believe this will ultimately improve the service they provide as well as the employee and volunteer experience.
Leeds Mind have made significant progress in Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging in recent years, resulting in a diverse team. They are committed to maintaining strong representation in the workforce and always encourage applications from LGBTQIA+, culturally diverse, neurodivergent and disabled individuals within Leeds Mind.
The Suicide Bereavement Service is commissioned by West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board and Leeds Public Health to provide specialist postvention support across West Yorkshire.
Postvention is the support offered to people affected by suicide and is recognised internationally as an important way of reducing the impact of suicide loss and helping to prevent further suicides.
The service supports people both in the immediate aftermath of a suicide and following historical losses. Support includes:
The service operates across Bradford, Keighley & Craven, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds and Wakefield. This role will primarily support people in Wakefield.
As a Suicide Bereavement Practitioner, you will work directly with people affected by suicide, providing assessment, emotional support, practical guidance and advocacy.
Working as part of Leeds Mind's regional Suicide Bereavement Team, you will deliver a range of interventions tailored to individual needs and circumstances.
Key responsibilities include:
About You
Leeds Mind are looking for someone who combines empathy, resilience and strong interpersonal skills with a genuine commitment to supporting people affected by suicide.
Essential Skills and Experience
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: Lisa Bourne, telephone: 07870 488 615
Additional Information
Successful candidates will be required to:
* Provide evidence of their right to work in the UK.
* Complete an Enhanced DBS check.
Leeds Mind is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Registered Charity Number: 1007625.
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