Suicide Bereavement Practitioner

Swindon and Gloucestershire Mind; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A local mental health charity in Swindon is seeking a compassionate individual for the role of Suicide Bereavement Practitioner. You'll provide essential support to those affected by suicide through one-to-one and group sessions. This role involves connecting with various organizations to ensure comprehensive community support. The position offers a salary of £27,000 FTE, flexible hours, and a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Flexible hours

25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

Specialist training and CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in health, social care, mental health, or bereavement support.
• Ability to confidently work with vulnerable groups and complex needs.
• Passion for improving mental health support.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support and group sessions to individuals affected by suicide.
• Connect with various community stakeholders to ensure comprehensive support.

Skills

Empathy

Professionalism

Resilience

Experience with vulnerable groups

Job description

We're looking for a compassionate and resilient individual to join Swindon & Gloucestershire Mind as a Suicide Bereavement Practitioner. In this unique role, you'll provide vital support to people, families, and communities affected by suicide-helping them find strength, hope, and connection during the most difficult of times. You'll be the steady presence that helps someone take their next step, whether through one-to-one support, group sessions, or practical guidance around inquests, funeral arrangements, or workplace communication.

Working within a supportive and collaborative team, you'll also connect with coroners, NHS partners, schools, police, and local authorities to ensure those impacted by suicide are never left to manage alone.

Responsibilities and Requirements

• Brings empathy, professionalism, and resilience to their work.
• Has experience in health, social care, mental health, or bereavement support.
• Can confidently work with vulnerable groups and complex needs.
• Is passionate about improving mental health support and strengthening community responses to suicide.

What We Offer

• A salary of £27,000 FTE
• Flexible hours and hybrid working options.
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Specialist training, supervision, and CPD opportunities
• A collaborative, compassionate team culture where your work truly matters

By joining us, you'll not only support individuals-you'll help shape a more compassionate community response to suicide across Swindon and Gloucestershire.